Coleman Tolls Ending
Tolls on the Coleman Bridge are coming down. The Virginia General Assembly’s new budget bill ends all toll collections on the span linking Gloucester Point to Yorktown starting January 1, 2026. Tolls were first imposed in 1952, dropped in 1976, then brought back in 1996 to fund a widening project.
Read MoreVirginia’s Most Popular Baby Names Revealed
Charlotte and Liam are still at the top of the list when it comes to baby names here in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health and the Office of Vital Records released a list of 2024’s top baby names last week. Charlotte, Olivia, Emma, Sophia and Amelia were at the top of the girls’ list, […]
Read MoreVirginia Opening Gateway To The World
A Virginia port will soon become an international hub for shipping food. Joe Murano with more… 2025-05-07 – WKWI-MURANO-NEW PORT (GREEN 36)
Read MoreColonial Beach Back In Compliance
Colonial Beach is back in compliance with state wastewater standards after years of violations. Town officials are happy to report that recent improvements, including new pumps and updated equipment, have helped reduce overflow and bring the system under control. The town had been under a corrective action plan since 2020. Now, the fixes not only […]
Read MoreNorthumberland School Financial Problems Ramping Up
Pressure is mounting in Northumberland County as local leaders call for two school officials to be placed on leave during a potential state police investigation. Supervisor James Brann urged the School Board to suspend Superintendent Dr. Holly Wargo and Finance Director Tara Booth without pay. The Board of Supervisors can’t mandate the move, but the […]
Read MoreBig Water Leak Under Investigation
A major leak in the Dahlgren water system is draining an estimated 3 million gallons a month, and officials still don’t know where it’s coming from. King George Service Authority brought in the Virginia Rural Water Association to investigate. Crews identified four faulty fire hydrants, but those don’t account for the full loss. Cameras aren’t […]
Read MoreUrbanna Eyes Drone Light Show
Urbanna could swap fireworks for a high-tech drone light show this Independence Day weekend. The Town Council approved a contract with Airloom Drone Shows for a 200-drone display set for Saturday, July 5, pending final site approval. The 15-minute show would feature drones forming patriotic and custom shapes in sync with music. Rosegill is the […]
Read MoreBruce Named Middlesex Kiwanis Teen Of The Year
Middlesex High School senior Hailey Bruce has been named the 2025 Middlesex Kiwanis Teenager of the Year. Bruce, a standout in academics and athletics, helped raise $14,000 through a community project aiding local veterans. She’s a member of the National and Spanish Honor Societies, a volleyball team captain, and ranked second on the varsity tennis […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Approves Budget
Middlesex County supervisors approved a $36.3 million budget for the next fiscal year after a lengthy debate over employee bonuses and sewer system funding. The board ultimately settled on a $700 bonus for most county workers, after rejecting earlier proposals for $750 and $207. The new budget also shifts $78,000 in the sheriff’s department to […]
Read MorePrison Attack By MS-13 Gang Members
ON MAY 2, FIVE VIRGINIA PRISON GUARDS WERE INJURED IN AN ATTACK BY MS-13 GANG MEMBERS IMPRISONED AT THE SUPER-MAXIMUM SECURITY WALLENS RIDGE STATE PRISON. ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI SAYS THE ATTACK EXPOSES A NEED FOR EVEN HIGHER SECURITY FOR PRISONS HOLDING VIOLENT INMATES…. ALL FIVE OFFICERS WERE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL, AND THREE WERE […]
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