Virginia DEQ Issues Statewide Consent Order Against Dominion Solar Projects
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has imposed a new statewide consent order on Dominion Energy, tightening oversight of all its solar projects and subsidiaries. The move comes after DEQ documented violations, including erosion and sediment runoff affecting wetlands in Richmond County. The order requires Dominion to stabilize slopes, prevent future sediment releases, and comply […]
Read MoreWillaby’s Closes Waterfront Location Ahead Of Norris Bridge Replacement
Willaby’s Restaurant in White Stone served its final customers on Dec. 20 as the long-planned replacement of the Robert O. Norris Bridge moves forward. VDOT reports right-of-way acquisitions, utility assessments, and an Environmental Assessment are underway, with construction scheduled for 2028. The restaurant’s property will be acquired for the project, prompting owners to relocate to […]
Read MorePeninsula Heating And Air Consultant Retires After 36 Years
Tom Phillips is retiring from Peninsula Heating and Air on Dec. 31 after 36 years with the company. Phillips, who started as a service technician in 1989, spent the majority of his career as a comfort consultant, meeting with clients and providing pricing and project guidance. Colleagues praised his dedication, personal connections, and mentorship within […]
Read MoreGas Prices In Virginia Remain Below National Average With Local Variations
Drivers in Virginia are paying an average of about $2.74 a gallon for regular unleaded fuel, below the national average… that according to AAA’s latest data. Statewide prices have dipped slightly in recent weeks. In the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck areas and Kilmarnock, local pump prices for regular are generally near $2.70. Prices remain lower than a […]
Read MoreMathews Board Approves 1 Point 34 Million Budget Increase
Mathews County supervisors approved a $1.34 million increase to the current fiscal year budget, raising total spending to $37.49 million, a 3 percent boost. The 3-2 vote followed a public hearing where residents expressed concern over tax impacts, while others supported funding for schools. The budget includes $211,628 for school resource officers, $117,668 for a […]
Read MoreMathews Native Rhonda Carroll Named President of Central Virginia MLS
Mathews native Rhonda Carroll has been installed as the 2026 president of the Central Virginia Regional Multiple List Service. Carroll, a Mathews High School 2001 graduate, began her career in real estate in 2012 and quickly rose to prominence, earning Rookie of the Year in her first full year. She previously owned her own firm […]
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