Kilmarnock Approves $930,500 Well Project, Eyes Bike Trails and New Grants
The Kilmarnock Town Council’s recent meeting was a busy one. Town leaders have approved a $930,500 contract to replace the aging Hawthorne Avenue well, bringing the system up to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality standards. The project will be funded through a mix of current dollars, short-term financing, and pending federal and state assistance, with […]
Read MoreDragon Run Conservation Effort Tops 650 Acres Preserved
More than 650 acres of critical wildlife habitat have now been permanently protected along Dragon Run, a rare blackwater system that flows into the Piankatank River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. The milestone was announced by Friends of Dragon Run and Chesapeake Conservancy and protects more than two and a half miles of stream frontage, […]
Read MoreNew Lancaster High School Nears Completion
Construction on the new Lancaster High School is entering the final stretch, nearly two years after groundbreaking. Crews are now installing cabinetry, flooring, and tile, with parking lot paving and bleachers also underway. District officials say furniture arrives in May, with plans to vacate the current high school by June 30. The new campus is […]
Read MoreReport Shows Rising Local Taxes Squeezing Virginia Restaurants, Hotels
A new report from the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association finds local taxes on meals and hotel stays are climbing across Virginia, adding pressure on already strained hospitality businesses. The group reviewed meals, hotel occupancy, and sales taxes in all 133 localities and found about 43% raised or added at least one of those […]
Read MoreResponders Warn Public to Stay Off Dangerous Winter Ice
First responders across the region are warning people to stay off frozen ponds, lakes, and rivers as temperatures drop. They warn that natural ice is unpredictable, thick in one spot and dangerously thin in another. Falling through can be deadly within seconds, because cold-water immersion quickly robs people of strength and coordination. Officials stress the […]
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