Plan Moves Forward To Halt Colonial Beach Erosion
Colonial Beach leaders are advancing a shoreline protection plan aimed at stopping erosion that threatens one of Virginia’s largest public beaches and nearby infrastructure. Town officials say satellite imagery shows steady shoreline loss over the past three decades, making regular breakwater maintenance and replenishing sand from local sources critical. The Town Council recently heard updates […]
Read MoreThree New Murals Showcase Northern Neck History And Culture
Three new murals are now on display across the Northern Neck, highlighting the region’s history and local character. The artworks were installed in King George at the Dahlgren Heritage Museum and King Automotive, with a third mural unveiled in Heathsville at Kathy’s Korner. Community leaders say the projects are designed to boost tourism while celebrating […]
Read MoreIce Isolates Tangier And Smith Islands, Halts Travel And Supplies
Large sheets of ice have surrounded Tangier and Smith islands, cutting off boat travel and stopping deliveries of food, medicine and mail since last Friday. Residents say frozen waterways have also kept watermen from reaching their boats and crab shanties, leaving many unable to work. An icebreaker is scheduled to reach Smith Island today and […]
Read MoreIce And Bitter Cold Halt Oystering
Bitter cold and ice have brought oystering to a standstill across most of the area, leaving many watermen tied to the dock and out of work. Frozen waterways have made conditions too dangerous to head out, and crews say the shutdown adds pressure to an industry already strained by competition and shifting markets.
Read MoreSchools Closed, Delays Continue In Essex, Richmond And Northumberland Counties
Public schools remain closed Wednesday in Essex and Richmond counties as crews continue dealing with lingering impacts from recent weather. Northumberland County Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay again, giving staff extra time to address road conditions and building safety. Families are encouraged to monitor local updates for any additional changes.
Read MoreElectric Bill Shock Hits Dominion Customers As Winter Rates Rise
Residents across the Dominion Energy service area are seeing sharp jumps in electric bills, driven by freezing weather and a recent rate hike. Some families say monthly charges are far higher than normal, forcing cutbacks on groceries and other essentials just to keep the lights on. Dominion says colder temperatures pushed usage up and confirms […]
Read MoreGala Meals Donated to Shelters After Event Postponed
When a charity gala in Virginia Beach was postponed, the Hampton Roads Cancer Care Foundation found another way to help—donating 500 prepared gourmet meals to some local shelters. The food, originally meant for gala guests, was redirected to people facing hardship. The group says they chose to turn a setback into an opportunity. Shelter recipients […]
Read MoreSome Area Schools Reopen as Icy Roads Keep Others Closed
Some students are easing back into class, while others remain sidelined by icy roads. Northumberland County schools reopened with a two-hour delay. Lancaster County returned to a normal schedule, joining Middlesex County and Mathews County, which were already back to regular operations. But Richmond County and Essex County remain closed because of lingering ice on […]
Read MoreIce Cuts Off Tangier Island, Leaving Residents Waiting on Medicine
Residents on Tangier Island are effectively stranded after thick ice sealed off the community, stopping all boat and air traffic since Friday. Ice now surrounds the island, and the snow-covered runway has grounded flights, cutting off groceries, mail, and daily prescription deliveries from the mainland. The last supply boat made it in several days ago. […]
Read MoreHigh Power Bills Hit Dominion Energy Customers After Rate Hike, Cold Snap
Residents across the Dominion Energy service area say sticker shock is setting in as electric bills jump sharply, driven by freezing weather and a recent rate hike. Customers report monthly charges far higher than normal, forcing some families to cut back on groceries and other essentials just to keep the lights on. The utility says […]
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