Middlesex Prosecutor Sues Over Body Camera Staffing
Middlesex County Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Hurd is asking a circuit court to require county supervisors to fund a full-time assistant prosecutor or discontinue use of body-worn cameras. Hurd says state budget language requires one assistant commonwealth’s attorney for every 75 body cameras. The sheriff’s office began using the cameras in March, but supervisors did not […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Gives Administrator Power to Grant Styrofoam Ban Exemptions
Northumberland County supervisors have authorized County Administrator Luttrell Tadlock to approve temporary exemptions from Virginia’s ban on expanded polystyrene food containers. The statewide ban now applies to all food vendors and covers items such as plates, cups, trays and takeout containers. Businesses may request an exemption if complying would create a hardship. Tadlock can now […]
Read MoreKing George Joins PFAS Settlement
King George County is joining a multibillion-dollar settlement involving PFAS contamination tied to firefighting foam. The Board of Supervisors approved the move last month. County officials say no PFAS had been detected as of July 2023, but joining the settlement preserves access to money if contamination is found later. King George could receive an estimated […]
Read MoreRCC Student Turns Mental Health Calling Into Career
Rappahannock Community College student Allie Cole has turned an interest in helping others into a career in behavioral health. Cole originally enrolled in diagnostic medical sonography before switching to social work. Through RCC and the Virginia Youth Mental Health Corps, she gained hands-on experience with Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health, including crisis-line work. Cole […]
Read MoreSentara-Anthem Contract Dispute Could Affect 380,000 Virginians
Nearly 380,000 Anthem members in Virginia could lose in-network access to Sentara beginning January 1 if the two sides fail to reach a new contract agreement. Sentara says commercial and Medicare members remain in network through December 31, while Medicaid members remain covered through January 28. Sentara says negotiations have continued for more than eight […]
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