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Kilmarnock Moves to Sell Land for Solar Farm

Kilmarnock’s Town Council has voted to enter an agreement to sell 48 acres of town-owned industrial land to Dimension Energy for a solar farm. The negotiated price is just over one point two million dollars. The company has a two-year period to study the property before completing the purchase. Town officials say residents could subscribe […]

Flooding Closes Mathews Schools, Moves Gloucester Classes Online

Flooding is disrupting classes in Gloucester and Mathews counties again today. Gloucester County Public Schools have switched to virtual learning because high tides could make roads unsafe for school buses. The district has posted photos of flooded roads in low-lying areas. Mathews County schools are closed because of expected widespread flooding. All extracurricular activities and […]

Clean Virginia Seeks Review of NextEra’s Past in Dominion Merger Case

Clean Virginia wants state regulators to examine NextEra Energy’s past political activity and failed utility takeovers as they review its proposed 67 billion dollar merger with Dominion Energy. The group says that history could help regulators judge risks to customers. Dominion argues the allegations involve past employees and fall outside the commission’s role. The State […]

Virginia Tribes Withdraw From Chesapeake Bay Partnership Talks

Seven federally recognized Virginia tribes have ended talks to join the Chesapeake Bay Program. The tribes wanted a voting role in bay cleanup decisions. Their council says program leaders would not offer that status or adequately recognize tribal sovereignty. The Bay Program says it remains willing to work with the tribes. Tribal leaders say they […]

Nor’easter Brings Coastal Flood Threat to Northern Neck

A coastal flood warning remains in effect through 8 Friday morning for much of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Forecasters say today’s high tides could put two to three feet of water above ground level in low-lying areas, closing roads and threatening waterfront homes and businesses. The Windmill Point gauge is forecast to reach […]

Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Northern Neck

A coastal flood warning remains in effect until 8 Friday morning for Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties. The National Weather Service says a nor’easter could put two to three feet of water above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Flooding could close roads and threaten waterfront homes and businesses. Drivers […]

Middlesex Museum Plans Discovery Center Open House

The Middlesex County Museum will unveil its new Discovery Center Sunday at 3 p.m. in its annex at 777 General Puller Highway in Saluda. Visitors can explore historical maps of the county and hands-on learning materials for children. The event is free, and registration is appreciated. The museum also plans a floral arranging fundraiser October […]

Irvington Property Owners Propose 150 Homes

The owners of a 128-acre tract along Irvington Road are seeking a zoning change for a development that could include about 150 homes and a small commercial area. Julien Patterson and Terri Wesselman say their plan would keep roughly 51 acres as open and green space. Residents raised questions about traffic, sewer service and the […]

Northumberland Board Backs Menhaden Companies

Northumberland County supervisors voted September 10 to support Ocean Harvesters and Omega Protein as regulators consider cutting the Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest cap by as much as half. County officials say the companies are major local employers and a lower cap could affect the regional economy. Public comments are due October 9.

Attorney General Seeks More Time for Dominion-NextEra Review

Virginia’s attorney general is asking regulators to restart their review of the proposed 67-billion-dollar Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger. In a September 18 filing, Jay Jones said new terms submitted by the companies four days earlier amount to a revised deal. Those terms include four years of residential bill credits and five years of job protections. […]