White Stone Adopts New Budget
The White Stone Town Council has approved a 453-thousand-dollar budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The spending plan includes funding for general government operations and public utilities. Council also delayed filling a vacant council seat until July and continues to voice concerns about a proposed boat and RV storage facility near town limits.
Read MoreKilmarnock Council Reviews $9 Million Budget
Kilmarnock Town Council has completed a first review of a proposed 9-million-dollar budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Town officials say the plan focuses heavily on water and sewer infrastructure projects while keeping local tax rates unchanged. Council is scheduled to hold a final vote on the spending plan during a special meeting that is […]
Read MoreDrought Warning Continues Across Virginia
Virginia remains under a drought warning as dry conditions persist across most of the Commonwealth. State officials say streamflows, groundwater levels and soil moisture continue to decline, with some monitoring wells at critically low levels. Residents and businesses are being asked to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by at least 10 percent as officials warn […]
Read MoreAAA Predicts Record July Fourth Travel
If your 4th of July plans include travel, you won’t be alone. AAA predicts a record 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday period from June 27th through July 5th. Most travelers are expected to drive, with more than 61 million hitting the road.
Read MoreVirginia Reaches Cannabis Market Agreement
Virginia leaders have reached an agreement to create a legal retail cannabis market, with recreational marijuana sales proposed to begin July 1st, 2027. The plan would allow up to 350 retail licenses statewide, increase the possession limit to two ounces, and impose strict rules aimed at protecting children and consumers. Revenue from cannabis sales would […]
Read MoreVirginia Foam Container Ban Takes Full Effect July 1
Virginia’s ban on expanded polystyrene food containers will fully take effect July 1. Under a law approved in 2021, all food vendors in the state must stop using foam containers similar to Styrofoam. Businesses that fail to comply could face fines of up to 50 dollars per day unless granted a local hardship exemption. State […]
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