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Read MoreNorthern Neck Bike Club Plans River Ride
The Northern Neck Bike Club’s River Ride returns Saturday, October 10, with routes ranging from 10 to 63 miles. Matt Cunningham says the scenic ride supports the club’s mission. Riders have five routes to choose from. Registration details are on the club’s Facebook page.
Read MoreKing and Queen County Names Emergency Services Coordinator
King and Queen County has named veteran firefighter Brad Burgess its new emergency services coordinator. Burgess began his career in the Air Force and most recently served as Virginia’s deputy state fire marshal. He also spent 37 years volunteering with Abingdon Fire and Rescue in Gloucester County, including nine years as chief. County officials say […]
Read MoreFCC Pauses Verizon Plan to End Copper Landline Service
The Federal Communications Commission has put Verizon’s initial request to end copper-based landline service across much of Virginia on hold, according to Congressman Ben Cline’s office. Cline had urged the agency to review the plan, citing concerns about rural communities with limited cellphone coverage. He says ending landline service before reliable alternatives are available could […]
Read MoreVirginia Approves New Student Assessment Rules
Virginia’s Board of Education has approved new rules for local student assessments, including those used in subjects without statewide Standards of Learning tests. The guidelines require additional public reporting and a second review of at least 15 percent of student responses. Some school leaders raised concerns about costs and introducing requirements after classes began. State […]
Read MoreGloucester High Class of 1981 Plans Reunion
The Gloucester High School Class of 1981 will hold its 45th reunion Saturday, October 10th, from three to six p.m. The gathering will be at 443 Lillies Lane in Hudgins. Admission is 45 dollars per person. For payment information, contact Rene Moran. We have that contact information posted on our station website under local news. […]
Read MoreMathews Emergency Radio System Has Indoor Coverage Problems
Mathews County emergency responders say their radio system works well from vehicles but has poor reception inside some homes, businesses, schools and churches. The system installed last year was designed to cover 95 percent of the county outdoors. A public safety committee is considering a switch to Motorola that could cost three to four million […]
Read MoreVirginia Expands High School Graduation Course Options
Virginia students have more ways to meet graduation requirements this school year. African American History and Advanced Placement African American Studies can now count toward a world history or geography requirement. Certain International Baccalaureate courses can satisfy the required economics and personal finance credit. The state also added exemptions from CPR and first aid training […]
Read MoreVirginia Attorney General Seeks Larger Share of Meta Settlement
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones wants his office to keep one-third of the state’s share of a settlement with Meta, setting up a dispute over who controls the money. Virginia is guaranteed 353 million dollars under the multistate deal, which resolves claims involving Meta’s social media platforms and their effects on children. Jones’s proposal would […]
Read MoreDaytime Delays On Norris Bridge
Drivers crossing the Norris Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties can expect brief daytime delays for about the next month. A routine inspection will reduce part of the bridge to one lane on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through October 30, weather permitting. Automated flagging devices now direct traffic across the Rappahannock River. […]
Read MoreSuspect Charged After Puppy Left at King George Shelter
A suspect faces charges after a boxer puppy was left behind the King George Animal Shelter while it was closed. The sheriff’s office says the puppy was placed in a kennel earlier this month without food or water, and no staff were notified. Investigators used surveillance video and license plate cameras to identify the suspect, […]
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