Westmoreland Receives $100k Grant To Identify Local Business Sites
Westmoreland County officials have been awarded $100,000 to identify potential business sites across the Northern Neck. The funding, aimed at boosting economic development, will support surveys and planning to attract new commercial ventures and expand opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Officials say the project will focus on mapping available parcels, evaluating infrastructure needs, and providing recommendations […]
Read MoreLancaster Residents Demand Action On Lingering Fire Smoke
Lancaster County residents are urging officials to address ongoing smoke and odors linked to a fire at Ransone’s Nursery last August. The issue was raised at a recent Lancaster Board of Supervisors meeting, with multiple residents citing health concerns and reduced quality of life. The Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department coordinated mutual aid with six neighboring […]
Read MoreMidlothian High Graduate Killed In Brown University Shooting
Mukhammad Umurzokov, a recent Midlothian High School graduate, was one of two killed in a classroom shooting Saturday at Brown University. Umurzokov, a freshman studying biochemistry and neuroscience, had dreamed of becoming a neurosurgeon. Nine others were injured in the attack. Brown University has canceled classes and exams for the rest of the semester. A […]
Read MoreVDOT Seeks Public Input On Proposed Kilmarnock Road Improvements
About 35 local residents recently attended a public session at Lancaster Elementary School to review potential improvements along Irvington Road and North Main Street. VDOT representatives outlined options including roundabouts, traffic signals, medians, and dedicated turn lanes to improve traffic flow and safety. The projects are part of the STARS program, which considers congestion, development, […]
Read MoreDr Curtis H Smith Retires After 30 Years Of Service In Kilmarnock
Dr. Curtis H. Smith resigned from Kilmarnock Town Council in November after more than 30 years of public service. Beginning as vice mayor in 1994, Smith helped lead downtown revitalization, sewer and water expansions, and development of Town Centre Park. A former pharmacy director at Rappahannock General Hospital, Smith earned a doctorate while raising three […]
Read MoreIrvington Planners Review Apartments And Tiny Homes In Business District
Irvington town planners recently discussed allowing apartments and tiny homes within the business B1 zoning district. Town Administrator Justin Nelson said the town cannot regulate long-term rentals over 30 days, while transient lodging under 30 days must pay occupancy tax. Commissioners debated potential abuse of “tourist home” designations and agreed apartments above existing businesses are […]
Read MoreSmith Point Lighthouse Tops Virginia Zillow Listings in 2025
The Smith Point Lighthouse in Reedville was Virginia’s most-clicked home on Zillow this year, drawing attention as the state’s only active lighthouse listed among national favorites. Built in 1897, the four-bedroom, one-bath property is fully furnished and listed for $450,000 as a cash-only sale. The lighthouse sits almost three miles from shore in the Chesapeake […]
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