Huge Cost Overruns Adding Up In Connection With Wind Energy Project
Dominion Energy is now blaming cost overruns from an off-shore wind project for an upcoming increase in Virginia electric bills. The utility told stockholders on Monday that the price of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has increased by 900-million dollars. Dominion and investment partner Stonepeak will absorb some of the cost, but Dominion customers […]
Read MoreDeputy Kim Simon Retires After More Than 3 Decades
The King George Sheriff’s Office is bidding farewell to Deputy Kim Simon, who has retired after more than three decades in law enforcement. Simon began her career with the Prince George’s County Police Department in 1991, and since then she has served in various roles, including as a deputy sheriff, school resource officer, and firearms […]
Read MoreUpgrading Tappahannock With An Eye On Safety
The town of Tappahannock is planning upgrades at the Water Lane-Duke Street intersection to improve traffic control. The Virginia Department of Transportation will add continental crosswalks, new ramps, and school zone signs along Water Lane to address speeding and cut-through traffic concerns. A traffic study will also be conducted to evaluate the need for additional […]
Read MoreTax Scammers Trying To Get Your Money
With tax season underway, Virginians are being warn to be on high alert about a circling scam where thieves are posing as the IRS to get into your wallet. Katie Gray reports… SCRIPT Scammers are posing as the IRS to deceive taxpayers into divulging personal information by claiming they qualify for a $1,400 stimulus check. […]
Read MoreVirginia Students Struggle With Reading And Math
Virginia students continue to struggle with reading and math scores, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress. Despite efforts to improve, fourth graders’ reading scores remained stagnant, with 42% scoring below basic. Eighth-grade reading and math scores both dropped by four points, while math scores for fourth graders saw a modest two-point increase. […]
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