Middlesex Officials Clash Over Proposed School Raises
A budget standoff is brewing in Middlesex County as school leaders push for larger raises than county officials say they can support. The school board approved a plan calling for a 5 POINT 2 percent raise for teachers and 4 POINT 2 percent for other staff, arguing higher pay is needed to stay competitive with […]
Read MoreCharges Filed In Lancaster County Cases
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple arrests and charges involving violent and child-related offenses. Authorities say 23 year old Jaquan Marquis Pope of Weems faces a felony charge of aggravated malicious wounding along with a misdemeanor assault charge. In a separate case, 23 year old Ivonta Nasir Brown of Warsaw and 23 year old […]
Read MoreWater Leak At Middlesex High School Costs Near $10 Thousand
A major water leak at Middlesex High School has now cost taxpayers close to ten thousand dollars. Officials say the problem was discovered after a spike in usage showed 180 thousand gallons of water used in a single month, triggering a nearly 27 hundred dollar bill. Repairs, testing, and asbestos work pushed total costs past […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Delays Decision On Proposed Cell Tower
Northumberland County supervisors are holding off on a decision over a proposed Verizon cell tower, choosing instead to review the site and consider alternate locations farther from nearby homes. The 195-foot tower is aimed at improving cell and internet coverage, but residents raised safety concerns, including structural risks and lightning hazards. County officials say federal […]
Read MoreElectric Providers Explain Rising Power Bills
Electric companies are responding after customers across the state reported higher-than-expected utility bills. Officials with Dominion Energy say a recent rate increase added about eleven dollars a month for the average customer, with another smaller hike already approved for next year. They point to rising costs for labor, equipment, and major upgrades to the power […]
Read MoreLancaster Unveils Proposed $53 POINT 4 Million Budget
County leaders in Lancaster are reviewing a proposed $53 POINT 4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with no changes to current tax rates. The plan includes three percent raises for county employees and accounts for a seven percent increase in health insurance costs. Officials say revenues are expected to rise nearly four percent, […]
Read MoreVirginia Lawmakers Send Sweeping Bills To Governor
Virginia lawmakers wrapped up their session by sending hundreds of bills to Governor Abigail Spanberger, even as a final budget deal remains unresolved. The legislation covers a wide range of issues, signaling how far Democrats could push their agenda under unified control. Among the measures are plans to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars […]
Read MoreLancaster County Hazardous Waste Collection Set For Saturday
Lancaster County residents will have a chance to safely dispose of hazardous household materials this weekend. A hazardous and electronic waste collection is scheduled from 8 a m to noon on Saturday in the parking lot of the Lancaster County Courthouse on Mary Ball Road. Officials say residents may bring items such as oil based […]
Read MoreWhite Stone Expanding Hometown Heroes Banner Program
White Stone officials plan to expand the town’s Hometown Heroes banner program ahead of Memorial Day. Town leaders expect increased interest after nearby Kilmarnock announced it is ending its longtime program. White Stone displayed 38 banners last year and plans to cap the display at 50 this year. Banners cost $100 and will be displayed […]
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