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Read MoreVirginia Tech Expects Graduate Enrollment Decline
Virginia Tech is preparing for a significant drop in graduate student enrollment this fall, with officials projecting a 20 percent decline in incoming doctoral students. University leaders say fewer international students, declining interest in some computer science graduate programs and increased competition for students are driving the trend. The university is responding by restructuring some […]
Read MoreLancaster High School Construction Worker Injured in Crash
A construction worker at Lancaster High School was injured in a traffic crash Thursday in Lancaster County. The collision happened on Irvington Road near Weems. Authorities have not released the worker’s condition or additional details about what led to the crash. The incident remains under investigation,
Read MoreGloucester Wine Festival Set for September
Tickets are now on sale for the Gloucester Wine Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. More than two-thousand people are expected to attend the annual event, which will feature wine, whiskey and other attractions from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking will be available at Ware Academy with shuttle service […]
Read MoreGloucester Approves Two Solar Farm Projects
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors met recently, and approved plans for two utility-scale solar farms along Fary’s Mill Road. The Fox Mill Solar and Daffodil Fields projects each received 6-to-1 approval despite mixed public comment over environmental impacts, drainage and long-term viability. Each project will include about 50 acres of solar panels capable of […]
Read MoreMathews Voters To Decide School Sales Tax
Mathews County voters will decide in November whether to approve an additional one-percent local sales tax to help pay for school construction and major renovations. The tax is expected to generate about one million dollars a year and could also be used to reduce debt from recent school improvement projects. County supervisors unanimously approved placing […]
Read MoreUtility Rate Increases Hit Virginia Customers
Some Virginia residents are seeing higher utility bills after rate increases took effect July 1. Dominion Energy says higher fuel costs are adding about eight dollars a month to the average residential electric bill for customers using one-thousand kilowatt-hours of electricity. At the same time, several local utilities across the Commonwealth have also raised water […]
Read MoreCruising Course Begins July 15 In Kilmarnock
The Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron will begin its seven-week Cruising Under Power and Sail course next Wednesday in Kilmarnock. Classes will then meet every Wednesday, with registration open for both members and non-members interested in improving their boating knowledge and skills.
Read MoreMiddlesex Sheriff Election Filing Deadline Nears
Candidates seeking to become Middlesex County sheriff have until 5 p.m. August 14th to file for the November 3rd special election. The race was triggered by the resignation of former Sheriff David Bushey. The winner will serve the remainder of the term through the end of 2027.
Read MoreWhite Stone Council Fills Vacancy, Explores Park Improvements
The White Stone Town Council met recently, and appointed Thomas Wilson to fill a vacant council seat until November’s election following the mayoral succession. Council members also discussed repairing the aging ball field and exploring a public playground partnership as the town reports a growing school-age population.
Read MoreVirginia State Police Report 15 Holiday Traffic Deaths
The numbers are now in, and Virginia State Police say 15 people were killed in 14 crashes during the four-day Independence Day holiday travel period. Troopers investigated 892 crashes, issued more than 3,100 speeding citations and made 70 DUI arrests. Investigators say speed and failure to wear seat belts contributed to several of the fatal […]
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