Trolley Proposal Surfaces Again
Pinetop Supervisor Randy Crittenden has suggested that Bay Transit consider providing trolley service between Deltaville marinas and the village shopping areas to better serve transient boaters. However, Bay Transit Director Ken Pollock noted that a previous trolley service in the area had low participation, averaging only 50 rides per season. Pollock suggested that an Uber-style […]
Read MoreBrent Family Donation Benefits YMCA
The Brent family has donated land and funds to the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck to develop the Roanoke Farm Ball Fields. The fields will be part of the new Youth and Teen Center complex, set to break ground in March. Mason Brent, whose family has served the Northern Neck for 173 […]
Read MoreChesapeake Bank Reports Contributions
Chesapeake Bank has reported significant success in community outreach for 2024, contributing over $515,000 in donations and logging more than 4,600 volunteer hours across its service areas. The bank’s staff supported 174 organizations in regions including the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Chesapeake Bank also partners with local schools and nonprofits to provide financial education […]
Read MoreLocal Student Selected As National Finalist
Audrey Dawson, a local student, has been selected as a finalist in the Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest, sponsored by SC Johnson Professional. Out of over 300 entries nationwide, her artwork made it to the top five in the 6th-12th grade category. Audrey says her design highlights the importance of hand hygiene. Voting for the […]
Read MoreVirginia Lawmakers Debate Medicaid Expansion
Virginia lawmakers debate the state’s Medicaid expansion plans with potential cuts being proposed. Katie Gray reports… SCRIPT: Senators Creigh Deeds and Ghazala Hashmi are pushing to remove a trigger that would roll back the expansion if federal funding is cut. The expansion covers roughly 630,000 residents, and if funding is slashed, which could be rolled […]
Read MoreFCC Considering End To PBS/NPR Funding
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS’s sponsorships, expressing concerns that their member stations may be airing commercials that violate federal law. NPR’s chief executive meanwhile, claims that their sponsorships comply with regulations, while PBS simply emphasized its commitment to noncommercial educational programming. Meanwhile, Chairman Brendan Carr […]
Read MoreMore Air Crash Details Released
Details about the deadly crash in Washington D.C. continue to unfold this morning. The names of the victims onboard are beginning to be released including those from Virginia communities. Katie Gray reports… SCRIPT: Officials say Inna Volyanskaya, an ice skating coach at Ashburn Ice House, was one of the crash victims. Her ex-husband, Ross Lansel […]
Read MoreNewly Discovered Asteroid Possibly On Collision Course With Earth… Well, Maybe
A newly discovered asteroid has a chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. While scientists are monitoring its path closely, they good news is that risk remains very low, with a 99% likelihood it will miss Earth entirely. The asteroid is being tracked closely by some of the world’s top telescopes.
Read MoreAudit Shows Gaps In Northumberland County
A forensic audit of Northumberland County’s finances revealed significant gaps in oversight, documentation, and policy enforcement. The audit, covering 2019-2023, found issues with payroll, procurement, and budgeting, particularly within the school system. Following the presentation, the board directed a corrective action plan to be developed by February 13, focusing on improved financial management and succession […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Re-Organizes For The New Year
At its first meeting of the year, the Kilmarnock Town Council appointed a new vice mayor, with Rebecca Nunn taking over the role after a 3-2 vote. The council also welcomed new member Matt Cunningham and appointed Alice Cooper as the planning commission liaison. Updates were made to regulations at Town Centre Park, restricting dogs […]
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