FBI Links Alan Wilmer Sr To More Murders
The FBI has now connected deceased Mollusk resident Alan W. Wilmer Sr. to the 1986 deaths of 27 year old Cathleen Thomas and 21 year old Rebecca Dowsk, bringing his known total to six murders in eastern Virginia. The two women were found in their vehicles along the Colonial Parkway, part of a series of […]
Read MoreMiddlesex County Officials Outline 2026-27 Budget Schedule
Middlesex County supervisors and the school board are preparing for a series of budget meetings and public hearings for the 2026-27 fiscal year. A work session is set for February 5 at the historic courthouse in Saluda, followed by the school board presenting its budget on February 10 and holding a public hearing February 23. […]
Read MoreDeltaville House Fire Claims One Life
The investigation continues after a body was recovered from a Deltaville home destroyed by fire Friday night on Paces Neck Road. The body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Richmond for an autopsy. Firefighters arrived to find flames from every window and a collapsed roof, and sprand into action to prevent the […]
Read MoreWoman’s Club of White Stone Accepting Super Bowl Chili Orders
The Woman’s Club of White Stone is taking orders for its fourth annual Super Bowl chili sale. Orders are due by Monday, February 2, for drive-by pickup on February 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Chesapeake Drive. Quarts are $18 each and come ready to freeze for game day or […]
Read MoreWhite Stone Planning Commission Holds First Meeting in Years
White Stone’s Planning Commission reconvened last week after a multi-year break, electing Thomas Wilson as chairman. Members reviewed duties under the Code of Virginia covering planning, land subdivision, and zoning. The commission plans to address upcoming Chesapeake Bay compliance reviews and possible zoning updates. The next meeting is set for 6 p.m. February 19 at […]
Read MoreNorthumberland School Board Reviews Budget Adjustments for 2026-27
Northumberland County officials continued fine-tuning the 2026-27 school budget following a public hearing Wednesday. A review of all 1,160 account lines included previously excluded expenses and projections. Proposed options include a technology refresh costing up to $116,000 and a 10% compensation increase to offset rising health insurance costs, bringing the budget to about $22.1 million. […]
Read MoreCoastal Low Pressure System Brings Wintry Weather This Weekend
Better brace for another round of wintry weather as a coastal low pressure system moves into the region this weekend. Forecasters say we should expect a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, creating hazardous road conditions and potential travel disruptions. Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing, raising the risk of icy roads and […]
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