Mathews Schools Continue To Plan Upgraded Security Measures
Mathews County Public Schools are moving forward with new security upgrades, including weapons detectors at Mathews High School and Thomas Hunter Middle School, and environmental sensors in Mathews High School bathrooms. District officials say the $84,800 state-funded initiative will also include fencing and a carefully developed protocol for staffing and deployment. They say they plan […]
Read MoreData Centers Drive Virginia Energy Debate Ahead of Election
As Virginia voters prepare for the 2025 governor’s race, data centers have become a central issue in the state’s energy debate. Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley” hosts 13% of global capacity, and new facilities are expanding across the state. Critics warn of rising energy costs and environmental strain, while supporters cite job creation and economic […]
Read MoreTappahannock-Essex Airport Breaks Ground on New Hangars
The Essex County Airport Authority broke ground last week on a $2.4 million project to build six new hangars at the Tappahannock-Essex County Airport. The project, expected to be finished by March, is funded largely by the FAA and Virginia Department of Aviation, with the Authority contributing from fuel sale profits. Airport officials say the […]
Read MoreTappahannock Sets Trick or Treating Rules for Halloween
Trick or treating in Tappahannock is scheduled for this Friday, with town rules allowing children to go door-to-door until 8 p.m. Masks or face coverings are prohibited for anyone over 12 in public unless attending a private or public Halloween party. Extra patrols will monitor neighborhoods, and parents are urged to accompany young children. Town […]
Read MoreVirginia Coin Distribution Sites Stop Supplying Pennies
Four coin distribution sites here in Virginia have stopped supplying pennies, raising concerns for cash transactions. The move comes as the U.S. Mint faces ongoing penny shortages, and the Richmond Federal Reserve warns that cash customers could face a “rounding tax” as merchants adjust prices. Officials say the change is expected to impact small purchases […]
Read MoreVDOT Spending $100k to Fix Shoulder Extension Issues in Lancaster
VDOT will pay an extra $100,000 to fix driveway entrances missed during a shoulder widening project on Mary Ball Road in Lancaster County. The Northern Neck safety initiative extends road shoulders by about two feet, but some transitions were left uneven where driveways meet the new pavement. Officials say the adjustment will improve safety and […]
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Begins in Virginia Amid Rising Health Insurance Costs
Open enrollment for Virginia’s health insurance marketplace starts Saturday, and the State Corporation Commission warns hundreds of thousands could be pushed into the uninsured pool if the federal government doesn’t reopen so that Congress can vote to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for U.S. citizens. Renewal notices already show hikes from 4% to 40%, […]
Read MoreNational Night Out Brings Community Together in Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach hosts its annual National Night Out in October, focusing on community outreach and building trust between law enforcement, first responders, and residents. The event, set for today from 5 until 8pm at the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues, gives local officials a chance to showcase equipment and safety tools while fostering connections […]
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