Urbanna Secures Federal Grant For Marina Bridge Replacement
A major step forward in Urbanna could help fix a failing bridge leading to the town marina. Officials say the town has been awarded a $450,000 federal grant with no local match required to begin planning work on replacing or repairing the structure. The funding, secured through the U.S. Department of Transportation, will cover engineering, […]
Read MoreYMCA Honors Middlesex Volunteers At Community Impact Dinner
Volunteers in Middlesex County are being recognized for their impact on the community through the local YMCA. The YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas honored Megan Howell as Volunteer of the Year and Charlotte Smith as Teen Volunteer of the Year during its Community Impact Dinner on April 16. Howell was recognized for years of leadership […]
Read MoreDragon Run Group Hosting Fire Ecology Presentation
A conservation group in Middlesex County is inviting the public to learn more about wildfire and forest management. The Friends of Dragon Run will hold a virtual meeting April 26 featuring a presentation on fire ecology by Lisa Deaton with the Virginia Department of Forestry. Deaton, a forester with more than 25 years of experience, […]
Read MoreMiddlesex School Staff Could Receive Retention Bonuses
School employees in Middlesex County could receive $1,000 retention bonuses as officials work to keep staff for the upcoming school year. The plan would cover all returning employees for 2026-2027, using a mix of state and local funding without asking for additional county money. About 55 percent of staff qualify for state-funded bonuses under standards […]
Read MoreHistoric Hartfield Mansion Demolition Sparks Preservation Debate
A historic antebellum mansion in Middlesex County has been demolished, putting a spotlight on the lack of local preservation laws. The 1840s home known as “Woodstock on the Piankatank,” once owned by Jessie Harlan Lincoln, granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln, was torn down in March after a legally issued permit. The Southside Sentinal reports that county […]
Read MoreThree Candidates Qualify For Middlesex County Sheriff Race
Three candidates are officially in the running for sheriff in Middlesex County following the resignation of longtime Sheriff David P. Bushey. 47 year old Christopher J. Easter of Saluda, 43 year old Bryan P. Longest of Locust Hill, and 46 year old Kristen L. Schomburg of Hartfield have all qualified for the November 3 special […]
Read MoreVirginia Faces Growing Challenge In Data Center Race
Virginia’s position as the nation’s top data center hub is facing increasing pressure as Texas ramps up competition with aggressive incentives and expansion plans. Industry data shows Virginia still leads with more than 300 operating data centers, but Texas is rapidly closing the gap with hundreds more under construction and planned. Lawmakers in Virginia are […]
Read MoreLancaster Man Charged In Virginia Beach Oceanfront Shooting
20 year old Ja’Quarrias Damerrion Morris of Lancaster is facing multiple felony charges following a shooting at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Police say Morris is one of three suspects charged after gunfire broke out April 11 along Atlantic Avenue, leaving eight people injured. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an altercation between two unrelated groups […]
Read MoreWeems Man Charged In Kilmarnock Convenience Store Shooting
22 year old Jamonte Malik Norris of Weems is facing multiple charges after a shooting inside a Kilmarnock convenience store. Police say Norris allegedly fired several shots from inside the Mobil station on North Main Street, with bullets striking the storefront doors and heading toward the street. No injuries were reported, and officers took Norris […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Council Approves Spontaneous Events Ordinance
Kilmarnock Town Council has approved a new “spontaneous events” ordinance despite strong public opposition, passing the measure in a 4 to 2 vote. The ordinance requires permits, fees and insurance for organized gatherings of 21 or more people on public property, including demonstrations tied to public issues. Town officials say the rules are designed to […]
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