Richmond County Supports Three Proposed No-Wake Zones
The Richmond County Board of Supervisors has approved local support for three proposed no-wake zones. The areas include Totuskey Creek between the boat ramp and bridge, waters near Little Totuskey Creek and the Settler’s Landing community pier. Residents say speeding boats create safety concerns and shoreline erosion. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will decide […]
Read MoreWestmoreland Moves Toward Sale of McGuire’s Wharf Property
The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors is moving toward selling the county-owned property at 385 McGuire’s Wharf. Supervisors decided to advertise a public hearing on a possible sale through an auction, sealed bids or a real estate agent. The property includes a deteriorating structure described as being close to falling into the water. Officials want […]
Read MoreHistorical Marker to Honor Elizabeth Key in Heathsville
The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail will unveil a historical highway marker honoring Elizabeth Key at noon September 19 in Heathsville. The ceremony will take place at 72 Monument Square, near Route 360, and will be followed by a reception. Key’s life and landmark legal case are part of Virginia’s early history involving freedom and […]
Read MoreMathews County Plans Flock Camera Question-and-Answer Session
The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public question-and-answer session Thursday about its Flock license plate reader cameras. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the county courthouse on Buckley Hall Road. Officials will explain how the cameras are used, what information they collect and how long data is kept. The department will also […]
Read MoreVirginia Voters to Decide Three Constitutional Amendments
Virginia voters will decide three proposed changes to the state constitution in November. One would protect access to reproductive health care, including abortion, while allowing some third-trimester restrictions. A second would remove the constitution’s ban on same-sex marriage and recognize legal marriages between two adults. The third would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted […]
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