Gloucester School Board Approves New Administrators
The Gloucester County School Board has approved several administrative appointments for the 2026-2027 school year. Rueben Geno Casas III was named principal of Abingdon Elementary School. Nathaniel Peterson was reassigned as assistant principal at Peasley Middle School, while Crystal Thompson was named an assistant principal at Gloucester High School. Bryan Leybold was also appointed supervisor […]
Read MoreVirginia Tax-Free Weekend Begins Today
Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend runs now through Sunday, giving shoppers a break on the state’s 5.3 percent sales tax. Eligible purchases include school supplies costing $20 or less per item, and clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less. The holiday also covers certain hurricane preparedness items, including generators and chainsaws, along with qualifying Energy Star […]
Read MoreLightning Strike Kills Seven Animals in Gloucester County
Six donkeys and an alpaca were killed by a lightning strike during a storm in Gloucester County. The animals were in a pasture at Sandy Creek Pet Resort when lightning struck a nearby tree and traveled through the ground. Owner Donna Hall says the animals were heading uphill to be fed when they were killed. […]
Read MoreDriver Injured in Gloucester Rollover Crash
A driver was injured in an overnight rollover crash in Gloucester. Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue says crews responded around 12:50 Thursday morning to Route 17 and Providence Road. Firefighters found a heavily damaged vehicle and debris scattered across the roadway. The driver was taken to a local hospital. The extent of the injuries has […]
Read MoreSpanberger Questions Dominion-NextEra Merger
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she is intervening in the proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra merger, raising concerns about what the deal could mean for electricity costs. Spanberger says she wants regulators to closely examine the merger’s long-term impact on Virginia customers before making a decision.
Read MoreYoungkin Launches Conservative Policy Group
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has launched a conservative policy group called Empowering America’s Parents. The organization will promote a federal tax credit allowing taxpayers to donate up to $1,700 to scholarship groups and receive an income tax credit. The group plans a multimillion-dollar campaign targeting states that have not adopted the program, including several […]
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