Kilmarnock Officer Honored For Saving Man In Crisis
Kilmarnock Police Officer Nick Goodwyn has received a Life Saving Award for his actions during a March 8 crisis call involving an armed suicidal man. Police say Goodwyn and Lancaster County deputies responded to the scene, where the man held a firearm to his head during tense negotiations. After a deputy deployed a taser, Goodwyn […]
Read MoreDominion, NextEra Announce Mega Utility Merger
As we first told you yesterday, Dominion Energy plans to merge with Florida-based NextEra Energy in a deal that would create the world’s largest electric utility company. The proposed merger could affect millions of customers from Florida to Virginia and includes a plan for possible electric bill credits for Dominion customers if regulators approve the […]
Read MoreVirginia Governor Vetoes Retail Marijuana Sales Bill
Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would have launched legal retail marijuana sales in Virginia beginning next January. The move marks the third straight year a Virginia governor has blocked retail cannabis sales, despite Democrats controlling state government. Spanberger said the bill lacked enough enforcement authority, product testing standards and compliance tools to properly […]
Read MoreLaw Officers Memorial Service Held in Tappahannock
Law enforcement agencies from across the Northern Neck gathered in Tappahannock for a Law Officers Memorial Service honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The ceremony was held recently at Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church and included members of the Tappahannock Police Department, Essex County Sheriff’s Office and Warsaw Police Department. The service featured […]
Read MoreUrbanna Memorial Day Ceremony Moving to New Location
Another reminder today that the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Urbanna is moving to a new location this year because of the closure of the bridge leading to the town marina. The community tribute honoring fallen service members is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at the historic Lansdowne estate on Virginia Street. Town officials say […]
Read MoreVDOT Proposes Traffic Changes in Tappahannock
The Virginia Department of Transportation is proposing a major traffic redesign in Tappahannock through a project known as a “road diet.” The proposal would change traffic patterns between Wright Street and Queen Street and is being considered for funding through the state’s SMART Scale transportation program. Tappahannock Town Council is now reviewing the application, which […]
Read MoreFairfax Man Dies After Lancaster County Crash
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Lancaster County that claimed the life of 71 year old Jeffrey William Cole of Fairfax. Troopers say Cole was driving a Mercedes-Benz SUV through the intersection of Route 200 and Route 646 last Friday morning when he failed to yield and was struck by a […]
Read MoreSenator Kaine Visits Northern Neck Health Clinic, Warsaw Project
Senator Tim Kaine recently visited the Northern Neck, making stops in Kilmarnock and Warsaw to discuss healthcare and economic development projects. In Kilmarnock, Kaine toured the Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic and discussed a planned dental expansion backed by one million dollars in congressional funding he secured. Clinic leaders say the project will improve dental […]
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