Judge Blocks Virginia Assault Weapons Ban
A Lancaster County judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing a new law banning the sale, transfer and manufacture of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. The law was set to take effect July 1st. Judge John S. Martin ruled the state is unlikely to prevail on the constitutional issues raised in the lawsuit. The injunction […]
Read MoreNew Virginia Laws Take Effect
A number of new Virginia laws took effect yesterday, bringing changes for workers, drivers, renters and restaurants. New measures require salary ranges in job postings, make it illegal to livestream while driving, ban Styrofoam food containers and expand protections for renters.
Read MoreLancaster Supervisors Seek Traffic Safety Improvements
Lancaster County supervisors have approved requests for speed studies on Windmill Point Road and Irvington Road in an effort to improve traffic safety. The board also voted to seek Smart Scale funding for three transportation projects in Kilmarnock. Residents raised concerns about speeding, limited visibility at intersections and increased traffic near the county’s new park […]
Read MoreUrbanna Postpones Independence Day Music Weekend Due to Heat
Urbanna has postponed its Independence Day Live Music Weekend at Taber Park because of the forecast for extreme heat. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 5th, during Labor Day weekend. Town officials say children’s activities beginning at 10 a.m., including face painting, a bike rally, an ice cream truck, a mist tent and […]
Read MoreDangerous Heat Wave Grips Region Through Holiday Weekend
A prolonged heat wave is expected to begin today and continue through the holiday weekend, with highs reaching 97 to 103 degrees and heat index values between 105 and 110. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of central Virginia today, while an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect today for eastern and central Virginia […]
Read MoreVirginia Increases Holiday Water Patrols
Another quick reminder today, that the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has ramped up boating patrols statewide for the Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water. Officers will be watching for impaired boaters, life jacket violations and other safety issues. Boaters are urged to designate a sober operator, wear life jackets and […]
Read MoreLancaster County Opens Cooling Centers During Heat
Lancaster County residents can find relief from the extreme heat at designated cooling centers through the holiday weekend. The Lancaster Community Library and the Northern Neck Family YMCA are offering air-conditioned spaces during regular business hours. Officials remind residents that cooling centers are not overnight shelters and recommend calling ahead before visiting. People are also […]
Read MoreExtreme Heat Watch Issued for Eastern Virginia
An Extreme Heat Watch remains in effect through 8 p.m. Friday for eastern Virginia, including the Kilmarnock area. Forecasters say heat index values could reach 111 degrees. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, remain in air-conditioned buildings when possible, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
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