Gala Meals Donated to Shelters After Event Postponed
When a charity gala in Virginia Beach was postponed, the Hampton Roads Cancer Care Foundation found another way to help—donating 500 prepared gourmet meals to some local shelters. The food, originally meant for gala guests, was redirected to people facing hardship. The group says they chose to turn a setback into an opportunity. Shelter recipients […]
Read MoreSome Area Schools Reopen as Icy Roads Keep Others Closed
Some students are easing back into class, while others remain sidelined by icy roads. Northumberland County schools reopened with a two-hour delay. Lancaster County returned to a normal schedule, joining Middlesex County and Mathews County, which were already back to regular operations. But Richmond County and Essex County remain closed because of lingering ice on […]
Read MoreIce Cuts Off Tangier Island, Leaving Residents Waiting on Medicine
Residents on Tangier Island are effectively stranded after thick ice sealed off the community, stopping all boat and air traffic since Friday. Ice now surrounds the island, and the snow-covered runway has grounded flights, cutting off groceries, mail, and daily prescription deliveries from the mainland. The last supply boat made it in several days ago. […]
Read MoreHigh Power Bills Hit Dominion Energy Customers After Rate Hike, Cold Snap
Residents across the Dominion Energy service area say sticker shock is setting in as electric bills jump sharply, driven by freezing weather and a recent rate hike. Customers report monthly charges far higher than normal, forcing some families to cut back on groceries and other essentials just to keep the lights on. The utility says […]
Read MoreGloucester Supervisors Set Public Hearings On Zoning And Capital Plan
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will meet this evening at 6 in the colonial courthouse to hold two public hearings, starting with proposed zoning ordinance changes covering livestock, stables, day care centers and cluster developments. The board will also take public input on the county’s proposed fiscal years 2027 through 2031 Capital Improvement Plan. […]
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