Virginia Early Voting Drops Ahead of Primary
Early voting in Virginia’s Democratic and Republican primaries was down about 10 percent from 2024. More than 164,000 ballots had been cast through Sunday. Democratic early voting fell about 12 percent, while Republican voting dropped about seven and a half percent. Voters are choosing congressional candidates and the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in today’s […]
Read MoreVirginia Early Voting Drops Ahead of Primary
Early voting in Virginia’s Democratic and Republican primaries was down about 10 percent from 2024. More than 164,000 ballots had been cast through Sunday. Democratic early voting fell about 12 percent, while Republican voting dropped about seven and a half percent. Voters are choosing congressional candidates and the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in today’s […]
Read MoreTrailer Crash Kills Mathews County Woman
Virginia State Police have identified 71 year old Elizabeth Bush of New Point as the woman killed Saturday on New Point Comfort Highway. Investigators say a trailer disconnected from a truck driven by 61 year old Donald Turbin of King William and struck Bush’s pickup. Turbin is charged with operating an uninspected trailer and failing […]
Read MoreMathews County Cancels National Night Out
The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office has canceled tonight’s National Night Out because of expected severe weather. The event had been scheduled from 4 to 7 at the Mathews High School football field. Officials say community safety is the top priority, and the event will not be rescheduled this year.
Read MoreVirginia Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday will run from this Friday through Sunday. Shoppers can buy qualifying school supplies costing $20 or less per item and clothing or footwear priced at $100 or less without paying sales tax. Certain emergency supplies, generators, chainsaws and Energy Star or WaterSense products also qualify under separate price limits.
Read MoreMiddlesex Sheriff Election Filing Deadline Nears
Another reminder today, candidates seeking to become Middlesex County sheriff have only until 5 p.m. August 14th to file for the November 3rd special election. The race was triggered by the resignation of former Sheriff David Bushey. The winner will serve the remainder of the term through the end of 2027.
Read MoreGloucester Library Plans Insect Program for Children
The Gloucester County Public Library will hold a “Butterflies, Beetles and Bugs” program Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at its Main Street Center. Children in kindergarten through third grade will study insect life cycles, examine real bugs under microscopes and learn about insects found in their own backyards. Registration is now open. Families can call 804-693-2998 […]
Read MoreLancaster Health Department Plans Back-To-School Vaccine Clinic
The Lancaster Health Department will hold a special back-to-school vaccination clinic on Thursday. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the health department office at 9049 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.
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