Millions Awarded for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Projects
More than 44 million dollars in federal grants are being awarded for restoration work across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency will support projects to improve water quality, restore wetlands, and reduce agricultural runoff. Officials say the money will also fund stormwater treatment […]
Read MoreSmall Earthquake Shakes Virginia–North Carolina Border
A small earthquake rattled the Virginia–North Carolina border region Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude 2.2 quake struck just before 8 p.m., with an epicenter about six miles east-southeast of Independence, Virginia, at a depth of roughly five miles. Light shaking was reported in parts of northwestern North Carolina, including areas […]
Read MoreVirginia ABC Rejects Happy Hour Extension Request
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has rejected a proposal to extend the state’s happy hour beyond the current 9 p.m. cutoff. The request came from the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association, which argued a later happy hour could help attract late-night customers and support struggling businesses. The proposal drew opposition from public safety […]
Read MoreBiosolids Ban Bill Scaled Back in General Assembly
A proposal to ban the use of biosolids on Virginia farmland has been significantly narrowed as it moves through the legislature. Senate Bill 386 was amended to drop an outright ban and instead set chemical thresholds for land application. Under the revised bill, biosolids could not be spread if combined PFAS chemicals exceed 50 parts […]
Read More2026 Virginia Elk Hunt Scheduled
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has announced plans for another limited elk hunt in 2026, following what it calls a successful season last year. The hunt is scheduled for October 10 through October 16 within Virginia’s Elk Management Zone. Five antlered elk licenses will be issued through a lottery. Applications for the 2026 Virginia […]
Read MoreVirginia Senate Budget Drops Data Center Tax Break
The Virginia Senate has approved a proposed state budget that removes the long-standing sales tax exemption for data centers, a move expected to generate more than one billion dollars in new revenue. Senate leaders say the added money could support tax relief and other priorities, but the change opens a sharp divide with the House […]
Read MoreBCWDB Gets $60,000 to Support Worker Training
The Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board has received $60,000 in federal funding to help regional employers train and retain workers. The money comes from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and is aimed at incumbent worker training. The funding will be used to help employers develop customized training plans to upskill existing employees in high-demand […]
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