Westmoreland 911 Dispatcher House Fire Hits Close To Home
A Westmoreland County dispatcher and her family are coping with the loss of their home after a devastating fire on March 10. Firefighters battled the blaze at the Franklin Street home of Ginny McDowney. Two of their pets tragically perished in that blaze. The Red Cross has provided support, and the family’s GoFundMe goal was […]
Read MoreNorris Bridge Work Getting Underway
A major rehabilitation project on the Norris Bridge is getting underway this month. The Virginia Department of Transportation will oversee the extensive work, which will include repairs and updates to the structure. The project is expected to cause some traffic disruptions, but officials say the improvements are necessary for safety and long-term maintenance. Motorists are […]
Read MoreString Of Robberies Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating a suspected multi-county robbery spree, including a recent incident at a Sheetz in King George. Recently, just after a robbery at the King George Sheetz, a suspect with a hoodie and face mask robbed the Sheetz in Ladysmith just minutes later. Law enforcement is linking this crime to a string of robberies […]
Read MoreWarsaw Approves Land Lease With Dominion For Solar Facility
The Warsaw Town Council has approved a land lease agreement with Dominion Energy for a new solar facility. In a 4-3 vote, the council agreed to lease 200 acres of town-owned land near the wastewater treatment plant on Wellfords Wharf Road. The solar project is expected to provide a clean energy source for the area […]
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