Mathews County Approves Real Estate Tax Increase
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has approved a two-cent increase in the county’s real estate tax rate as part of its new fiscal year budget. The new rate rises to 62 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value and is expected to generate about 430-thousand dollars in additional revenue. Supervisors also approved an increase […]
Read MoreArts In The Middle Festival Returns To Urbanna In June
The Arts in the Middle Spring Fine Arts Festival is set to return June 6 and 7 at Hewick Plantation just outside Urbanna. Now in its 12th year, the event will feature more than 70 juried artists from across the East Coast showcasing work ranging from painting and sculpture to jewelry and glass. Admission and […]
Read MoreEssex Grand Jury Issues Indictments Against 16 People
An Essex County grand jury has handed down indictments against 16 individuals on a wide range of charges including forgery, drug distribution, assault on law enforcement officers, malicious wounding, and felony DUI. Among those indicted was 46 year old Joseph James Gibbs of Tappahannock, who faces dozens of forgery and uttering charges tied to alleged […]
Read MoreGloucester Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death at Fox Mill Centre
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office continues to conduct a death investigation at Fox Mill Centre. It resulted in the temporary closing part of the parking lot during the investigation. Authorities maintain that there is no threat to the public and no evidence of criminal activity connected to the death. Investigators consulted with the Tidewater Office […]
Read MoreVirginia Expands Access to Free School Meals
Nearly 708-thousand students across Virginia now have access to free breakfast and lunch through a federal school nutrition program. No Kid Hungry Virginia says more than 12-hundred public schools in 116 school divisions are taking part in the Community Eligibility Provision, which allows qualifying schools to offer meals at no cost to all students. Advocates […]
Read MoreEPA Finishes Potomac River Cleanup Early After Massive Sewage Spill
The Environmental Protection Agency says cleanup and restoration work on the Potomac River has been completed months ahead of schedule following the collapse of a major sewer line earlier this year. The January collapse of the 72-inch Potomac Interceptor pipe released more than 200 million gallons of wastewater containing E. coli and other bacteria into […]
Read MoreVirginia Beach Launches Campaign to Reassure Tourists
Virginia Beach leaders are spending one million dollars on a tourism campaign aimed at reassuring visitors the Oceanfront remains safe ahead of the busy summer season. City council approved the funding after recent shootings and crowd problems raised concerns about public safety in the resort area. The campaign will target markets including Washington, New York, […]
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