Plans Eye Privatizing U.S. Postal Service After Massive Losses And Poor Service
On-time delivery continues to be a problem with the US Postal Service, and the problem is more severe here in Virginia than in most of the rest of the country. Now a glimmer of hope though… President-elect Trump is considering privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, revisiting his first-term goal to address the agency’s financial struggles. […]
Read MoreIdeas To Dispose Of That Old Christmas Tree
What do you do when your it’s time to get rid of your old natural Christmas Tree? Thomas Cage has some answers…
Read MorePlan Would Repeal Vehicle Property Tax
Virginia Lawmakers are considering Gov. Youngkin’s vehicle tax relief proposal and potentially eliminate the property tax. Katie Gray reports….
Read MoreToday Is Officially “Tricia Brown Day”
At BlueRidge Bank, today it’s Tricia Brown Day. Tricia has served in many roles over her 24 years, and at our local stations, she’s been there for us, always pleasant, professional and prompt to return our calls. So on her last day before retirement, our best wishes to you Tricia!
Read MoreEssex’s Coach Jones Named Coach Of The Year
Essex High School’s Todd Jones has been named the Virginia High School League Class 1 Coach of the Year after leading the Trojans to a state championship with a 14-1 record. Jones, who has coached Essex for 27 years, guided the team to a 22-0 win over Grayson County in the Class 1 state final, […]
Read MorePilot Program Offers Free Mail Order Narcan
A pilot program in the Richmond area will now mail free Narcan to anyone. Charley O’Brian with details…..
Read More$810,000 Funding Approved For Events & Festivals
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced over $810,000 in matching grant funds for 81 events and festivals across Virginia in 2025. The funding, part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Special Events & Festivals Sponsorship Program, aims to boost visitation and support local tourism businesses. The program is expected to generate more than $5.6 million in marketing […]
Read MoreVirginia Based Grocery Chain Agrees To Pay Federal Claims Exceeding $8M
A Virginia-based grocery chain has agreed to pay the federal government over eight-million dollars to settle claims related to the opioid crisis…
Read MoreVirginia Minimum Wage Increases January 1, 2025
Christmas comes again January 1st for lots of Virginians. The “reason” from Charley O’Brian…..
Read MoreMontross Dealing With Waste Issues
At their most recent meeting, and in what was the final Montross Town Council meeting of 2024, Mayor Terry Cosgrove addressed ongoing issues between Westmoreland County and Republic Waste Services regarding trash disposal fees. A budget shortfall last year resulted in Republic charging the county for hauling fees, which led to changes in the system. […]
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