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Read MoreNorris Bridge Inspection Prompts Lane Closures
Drivers crossing the Norris Bridge should expect delays again today as VDOT continues its bridge inspection. A portion of the span will be reduced to one lane until 3:30 this afternoon. Additional daytime lane closures are also possible Saturday from 9 to 3:30.
Read MoreMilford Haven Coast Guard Station Expected to Resume Full Operations in 2027
Coast Guard Station Milford Haven in Mathews is expected to return to full operations in 2027 for the first time in 3 years. The station had shifted to scheduled staffing because of workforce shortages. Coast Guard officials say improved recruiting will allow Milford Haven and five other stations to restore full operations, increasing capacity for […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Limits Trick or Treating to Children 12 and Younger
Remember that Kilmarnock has set rules for trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Under town ordinances, only children 12 years old and younger may trick-or-treat, although parents and guardians may accompany them. Townwide trick-or-treating will take place only on Halloween, and all activities must wrap up by 9 p.m.
Read MoreIn Person Early Voting Nears End in Virginia
In-person early voting concludes tomorrow across Virginia at 5pm, ahead of Tuesday’s mid-term election. Mail-in ballots have to be postmarked by Election Day, and must be received by the Board of Elections by next Friday at noon.
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
And set those clocks back Saturday night, as daylight saving time comes to an end at 2am on Sunday.
Read MoreTrial Begins for 3 Accused of Misusing Essex County School Funds
A trial begins today in Essex County for three people accused of misusing public school funds. Former superintendent Harry Thomas, former accounting director Elizabeth Franklin and current School Board member Garlyn Bundy face embezzlement-related charges stemming from an investigation into school division finances. The trial is scheduled to continue through Friday.
Read MoreNorthumberland County Extends Property Tax Deadline to November 20
Northumberland County taxpayers now have until Nov. 20 to pay real estate and personal property taxes. Supervisors approved a one-time extension from the original Nov. 5 deadline because of reassessment delays, staffing shortages and extra time needed to print tax bills. No late penalties or interest will be charged during the extension.
Read MoreKilmarnock Council Approves Budget Increase for Operations and Wastewater Work
Kilmarnock Town Council has unanimously approved a $1.59 million increase to its current budget. The added spending covers administrative and legal costs, real estate fees, comprehensive plan work and continued wastewater treatment plant improvements. About $703,000 of the new revenue will come from previously approved wastewater treatment grants.
Read MoreFederal Government Races to Stop Website Hack
The federal government is scrambling to stop a major hack targeting federal websites, with an urgent effort underway to bring the attack to a halt…
Read MoreFederal Grants Support Rappahannock Tribe Fisheries Restoration
Two federal grants will help restore fisheries tied to the Rappahannock Tribe’s homeland. The tribe received nearly $460,000 to restore more than eight acres of oyster reef in the Rappahannock River. Separately, the Smithsonian Institution received $85,000 to plan fish passage improvements at Jones Creek Dam. That work could eventually reopen nine miles of spawning […]
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