Businesses Still Hurting Months After Potomac Sewage Spill
Three months after a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, businesses that rely on the water are still taking a hit. More than 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the river after part of the Potomac Interceptor pipeline collapsed. Marina operators, fishing charters, and water sport businesses say they’ve lost thousands in […]
Read MoreJudge Rules Essex School Board Violated FOIA
A judge has ruled the Essex County School Board violated the Freedom of Information Act and must pay more than 6-thousand dollars in attorney fees. Judge John S Martin found the board failed to respond properly and on time to a records request involving internal emails. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of reporter Victoria […]
Read MoreFiorina Named New CEO Of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Leadership is changing at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as longtime CEO Cliff Fleet steps down. The board has named Carly Fiorina as the new chief executive, effective immediately. Fleet, who served since 2020, is credited with restoring the foundation’s financial footing and raising more than 560 million dollars during a major campaign. Fiorina, a former […]
Read MoreKing George Supervisors Question Use Of Traffic Cameras
Leaders in King George County are raising concerns about how traffic cameras are being used as budget pressure builds. During a recent work session, Supervisor Bryan Metts questioned the use of Flock cameras, while Supervisor Cathy Binder pushed back on relying on school zone cameras to generate revenue. The discussion comes as the county faces […]
Read MoreVirginia Secures $110 Million From Tobacco Settlement
The state of Virginia is getting a major financial boost tied to past tobacco litigation. Attorney General Jay Jones says the commonwealth has secured 110 million dollars as part of the long-running Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement with major tobacco companies. The funding is expected to support public health programs, enforce tobacco laws, and help reduce […]
Read MoreVirginia Rejoins Regional Climate Program Amid Energy Cost Debate
The state of Virginia is rejoining a regional climate program aimed at cutting emissions, but the move is drawing debate over energy costs. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation bringing the state back into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to pay for carbon emissions. Supporters say the program could help lower long-term power […]
Read MoreKing George Woman Admits To Nearly $300 Thousand Dollar Fraud Scheme
A 41 year old woman from King George has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after bilking the federal government out of nearly 300 thousand dollars. Prosecutors say Nehemie Almonor submitted timecards claiming to work full-time hours at multiple government jobs at the same time, sometimes reporting more than 120 hours in a single work week. […]
Read MoreMurder Charge Certified Against Lancaster Man In Gloucester Shooting
A 67 year old man from Lancaster is headed to a grand jury after a deadly shooting in Gloucester County. Steven Alvin Curry is accused in the December killing of 43 year old Branden Patrick Green at a Tri-River ASAP office in Hayes. A judge has now certified charges of first-degree murder and use of […]
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