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Read MoreMathews School Consolidation Plans Moving Forward
Mathews County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to consolidate from three schools to two. Thomas Hunter Middle School will close, with Mathews Elementary expanding to serve kindergarten through seventh grade. The school board also voted to rename the building the Thomas Hunter Education Center as it transitions into a multi-use facility for school […]
Read MoreUSAF Heritage Band Returning to Irvington
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will return to Irvington on June 27 for its 32nd annual appearance. The free concert at Irvington Commons will feature patriotic music, Broadway favorites, film scores and a tribute to the nation’s military branches as part of the America 250 celebration. Organizers expect hundreds of attendees […]
Read MoreMiddlesex County Welcomes Three New Employees
Middlesex County has hired three key employees to fill important government positions. Joyce Wolfe has been named director of Planning and Community Development, Darnell Polk is the county’s new Facilities and Grounds superintendent, and Elizabeth Ott has joined the staff as Geographic Information Systems and E-911 coordinator. County leaders welcomed the trio during the June […]
Read MoreNorthern Neck Orchestra Announces Chamberfest Concerts
The Northern Neck Orchestra will present two Chamberfest concerts in Kilmarnock this month. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at Grace Episcopal Church and then on June 28 at Good Luck Cellars. The series will feature works by some of history’s greatest composers, along with music inspired by folk traditions, jazz and cultures from […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Supervisors Deny Bay Ordinance Exception
Northumberland County supervisors have unanimously denied a request to build a pole barn within the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area on the Little Wicomico River in Reedville. Supervisors voted 5-0 against the exception, saying the proposed structure did not meet requirements for development within the protected resource area and conflicted with the intent of the Bay […]
Read MoreFourth of July Travel Set New Record
A record number of Americans is expected to travel over the Fourth of July holiday, continuing a trend of strong summer travel demand nationwide…
Read MorePedestrian Safety Upgrades Underway in Kilmarnock
New pedestrian safety improvements are coming to two busy intersections in Kilmarnock. The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun work on signalized pedestrian crossings at Main Street and East Church Street, as well as Main Street and Irvington Road. Once completed, the intersections will feature pedestrian crossing signals integrated with traffic lights, aimed at providing […]
Read MoreWhite Stone Adopts New Budget
The White Stone Town Council has approved a 453-thousand-dollar budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The spending plan includes funding for general government operations and public utilities. Council also delayed filling a vacant council seat until July and continues to voice concerns about a proposed boat and RV storage facility near town limits.
Read MoreKilmarnock Council Reviews $9 Million Budget
Kilmarnock Town Council has completed a first review of a proposed 9-million-dollar budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Town officials say the plan focuses heavily on water and sewer infrastructure projects while keeping local tax rates unchanged. Council is scheduled to hold a final vote on the spending plan during a special meeting that is […]
Read MoreDrought Warning Continues Across Virginia
Virginia remains under a drought warning as dry conditions persist across most of the Commonwealth. State officials say streamflows, groundwater levels and soil moisture continue to decline, with some monitoring wells at critically low levels. Residents and businesses are being asked to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by at least 10 percent as officials warn […]
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