Essex EDA Donates Seed Money to RivahFest 2026
The Essex County Economic Development Authority is providing seed funding to the RivahFest Committee for the festival set for May 23. The decision came after authority members got an update on the festival’s progress at the EDA meeting. The EDA agreed to contribute to help launch the one-day event. Organizers say the funding will support […]
Read MoreHampton Roads Health Systems Require Masks for Flu Symptoms
Hospitals in Hampton Roads are now requiring masks for anyone with flu-like symptoms as the region sees a surge in flu cases. Riverside and Sentara health systems say the rule applies to patients and visitors showing signs such as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, or vomiting. Masks will be provided on arrival, and patients must […]
Read MoreMathews Planners Recommend Approval for Cobbs Creek Storage Facility
The Mathews County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a conditional use permit for a 9.7-acre self-storage facility at Cobbs Creek. Proposed by ProSafe Acquisition LLC, the project would begin with two climate-controlled buildings totaling 35,000 square feet and 225 units, with potential future expansions including additional storage and RV or boat space. The facility would feature […]
Read MoreInvasive Blue Catfish Continue to Overpopulate Virginia Waters
More than 60 years after their introduction, invasive blue catfish are thriving in Virginia rivers, particularly the James and York. Researchers say the hardy species eats native wildlife, including blue crabs, and reproduces for decades, making population control difficult. They say efforts to remove large numbers face challenges, and a commercial fishery has limited profitability. […]
Read MoreFrigidaire Expands Minifridge Recall To Nearly One Million Units
If you have a minifridge, you should listen closely to this… Curtis International is recalling about 964,000 Frigidaire minifridges, many of them sold right here in Virginia, after multiple fire reports. Owners are urged to stop using the fridges, safely disable the appliance, and follow instructions from the company to request a refund.
Read MoreVerizon Offers Credit After Nationwide Network Outage
Did you lose your cell phone service on Wednesday. Tens of thousands did, including many Virginia residents, and now Verizon says it will issue a 20 dollar credit to customers affected by a nationwide network outage. The company says credits can be claimed through the myVerizon app. Verizon has not disclosed the cause of the […]
Read MoreColonial Beach Wins Regular Season Rappahannock Claims District Tournament In Scholastic Bowl
Colonial Beach captured the Regular Season Scholastic Bowl Championship while Rappahannock took the District Tournament title. Both teams will represent the Northern Neck District in the Class 1 Region A Championships at Colonial Beach High School on Saturday, January 24, starting at 10 a.m. Players from both schools were also named to the Northern Neck […]
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