Judge To Rule Soon In Lawsuit Over School Closure
A Northumberland County Circuit Court judge is expected to issue a decision by Monday in a lawsuit tied to the closure of St. Margaret’s School in Tappahannock. Judge John S. Martin made the announcement after hearing more than an hour of arguments involving the Church Schools of the Diocese of Virginia, which shut down the […]
Read MoreIrvington Reviews Capital Projects Ahead Of Budget Talks
Irvington planners are outlining potential capital improvement projects as the town prepares for upcoming budget discussions. A top priority is creating a town-owned storage facility, with officials considering purchasing land behind the Steamboat Era Museum for about eighty-five thousand dollars and allocating additional funds for construction. Other proposals include environmental studies for a possible town […]
Read MoreIrvington Moves To Buy Lot For Town Storage Facility
Irvington town leaders are moving to secure long-needed storage space with the planned purchase of a vacant lot next to the Town Commons. Council voted five-to-zero, with one abstention, to pursue buying the property at 182 King Carter Drive for up to ninety-five thousand dollars, covering the purchase, title work and relocation of a propane […]
Read MoreNaval Destroyer Commissioned Honoring Reedville Hero
A new U-S Navy destroyer is now in active service following a commissioning ceremony in Norfolk honoring 95 year old retired Marine Corps Colonel Harvey C. Barnum Jr. of Reedville, a Medal of Honor recipient. The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. was officially placed into service April eleventh, with his wife Martha Hill serving as […]
Read MoreLancaster Considers Tax Hike To Boost Economic Development
Lancaster County leaders are moving forward with a plan to expand economic development, including a proposed increase in the transient occupancy tax from two percent to eight percent. Supervisors voted unanimously to advance the proposal, saying the added revenue would help fund grants, loans and business support programs through the county’s economic development authority. Officials […]
Read MoreVirginia Redistricting Vote Nears Deadline
Voters across Virginia have just days left to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment tied to congressional redistricting. Early voting runs through this Saturday, with Election Day set for Tuesday, April twenty-first, when polls will be open from six a-m until seven p-m statewide. Election officials say in-person ballots must be received by seven […]
Read MoreSpanberger Charts Centrist Course Amid Pressure
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is carving out a more centrist path as she faces lukewarm approval and mounting Republican criticism. In her first legislative session, the former CIA officer signed more than one-thousand bills while vetoing eight and proposing changes to at least one-hundred-eighty others, signaling a hands-on approach and a willingness to break with […]
Read MoreVirginia Tax Revenues Hold Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Virginia tax collections are holding steady even as economic warning signs begin to build. State officials report revenues remained strong through March, despite rising unemployment. Economists say the trend shows resilience for now, but caution that higher costs and a slowing labor market could impact future collections. Lawmakers continue monitoring the numbers closely as budget […]
Read MoreFree Clinic Expands Services While Holding Funding Request Steady
The Northern Neck–Middlesex Free Health Clinic is expanding services and seeing more patients, but isn’t asking for additional local funding. The clinic reports a busy year that included new hires, stronger partnerships, and increased demand for care across the region. Despite the growth, leaders are keeping their funding request to Lancaster County unchanged for the […]
Read MoreVirginia Governor Proposes Delay In Legal Cannabis Market
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is pushing to delay the state’s legal cannabis marketplace by six months while also tightening rules. The proposal would cut the number of retail stores, raise taxes on sales, and increase penalties for violations. Lawmakers are set to review the changes when the General Assembly reconvenes April 22. Supporters say the […]
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