Middlesex County Names Kevin Gentry New Administrator
Middlesex County supervisors have appointed Kevin Gentry as the county’s next administrator. The board approved the move four to one as current administrator Matt Walker prepares to retire at the end of March. Gentry has served as the county’s technology director for two decades and helped lead local broadband expansion efforts. County leaders say he […]
Read MoreMiddlesex County Considers Cutting Half Of Bus Transit Service
Middlesex County supervisors are considering cutting funding for one Bay Transit bus as part of the upcoming fiscal year budget. The move would remove nearly forty eight thousand dollars from the county budget but could eliminate half of the current transit service. The board has extended budget discussions into April before making a final decision.
Read MoreWater Leak At Middlesex High School Triggers Costly Repairs
A major water leak at Middlesex High School has led to thousands of dollars in unexpected costs and required asbestos handling during repairs. Officials discovered the leak after a monthly water bill jumped from about three hundred dollars to roughly two thousand seven hundred. The leak was traced to an aging water line beneath the […]
Read MoreLancaster School Board Set To Finalize $21 POINT 9 Million Budget
The Lancaster County School Board is expected to approve a proposed twenty one point nine million dollar budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The spending plan includes a three percent pay raise for staff, higher health insurance costs, and a longevity bonus for licensed employees. The proposal would also set the starting salary for teachers […]
Read MoreNorthern Neck Waterfowl And Wildlife Expo Set For March In White Stone
The Northern Neck Waterfowl and Wildlife Expo returns to White Stone March twentieth through the twenty second at the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department. The event will feature more than forty five vendors offering wildlife art, hand carved decoys, photography, and maritime themed crafts. Admission is ten dollars, with children twelve and under admitted free. […]
Read MoreLancaster Supervisors Approve Traffic Improvement Plan
Lancaster County supervisors have approved several traffic improvement proposals aimed at easing congestion and improving safety. The recommendations will be submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s SMART SCALE program for possible funding. Plans include intersection changes on North Main Street and future upgrades along Irvington Road. Officials say the projects are based on traffic […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Approves Funding For Well Replacement Projects
The Kilmarnock Town Council has approved more than three hundred thirty thousand dollars to replace a municipal well. The funding will cover engineering work and construction to drill a new Hawthorne Avenue well during the 2026 fiscal year. Council members also approved a two hundred thousand dollar loan through the National Rural Water Association to […]
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