Northumberland Residents Push Back on Proposed Tax Hike
Residents packed a public hearing in Northumberland County to voice concerns over a proposed 21 percent increase in property taxes. If approved, it would mark the third straight year of tax hikes. County officials say the increase would help strengthen fund balances and support county operations, while many residents argued the county has a spending […]
Read MoreHistoric Cemetery Restoration Effort Advances in Kilmarnock
Restoration work continues at the historic Old St. John’s Baptist Church Cemetery in Kilmarnock. Volunteers and local churches have helped improve the cemetery entrance with new brick pedestals, fencing and informational plaques. Organizers say the African American burial ground has also been deemed eligible for state and national historic recognition, with additional preservation efforts planned.
Read MoreLancaster County Adopts Budget With Tax Increase
Lancaster County supervisors have approved a $57 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that includes a nine percent increase in the real estate tax rate. The rate will rise from 55 cents to 60 cents per $100 of assessed value. County leaders say the budget funds employee raises, higher health insurance costs, emergency medical […]
Read MoreOvernight Lane Closures On Norris Bridge
Motorists traveling on Route 3 across the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties should expect to continue brief overnight delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation says maintenance work has reduced the bridge to one lane with one-way alternating traffic controlled by automated flagging devices. Closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to […]
Read MoreBoys And Girls Club To Celebrate Northumberland Expansion
The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Northumberland’s Phase One project. The event runs from 3 until 6 p.m. at 8200 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville. Community members are invited to tour the facility, meet local leaders and celebrate the project’s opening.
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