Northern Neck Hidden History Trail To Unveil Marker
The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail will dedicate a new marker on Saturday, September 19. The noon ceremony will include the unveiling of the marker honoring Elizabeth Key Grinstead, who in 1656 successfully sued for her freedom, making history as the first Black woman in the American colonies known to win her freedom through the […]
Read MoreKennedy Center Faces Possible Closure
The Kennedy Center could close unless officials soon find a way to prevent the performing arts center from going bankrupt…
Read MoreGovernor Pledges Continued Support for Tangier Island
Governor Abigail Spanberger visited Tangier Island, meeting with residents and Mayor Ooker Eskridge about preserving Virginia’s last inhabited Chesapeake Bay island. The community faces continued threats from erosion and severe weather. Spanberger toured the island while attending a Chesapeake Bay Commission meeting. She said Virginia must protect Tangier’s environment, traditional watermen’s economy and generations-old way […]
Read MoreThree Found Dead After Gloucester County Fire
Three people were found dead after a detached garage apartment caught fire early Sunday in the 4200 block of Hickory Fork Road. Investigators believe the victims are two adults and an 8 year old girl who lived there. Oxygen tanks stored downstairs may have exploded during the fire. The cause remains under investigation by the […]
Read MoreFeral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Lancaster County
A feral cat found September 3 in Lancaster County has tested positive for rabies. Anyone who may have been bitten, scratched or exposed to the cat’s saliva should call the Lancaster County Health Department at 804-462-9919. Health officials advise residents to avoid wild or stray animals, keep pet vaccinations current and seek prompt medical care […]
Read MoreSCC Orders Public Hearings on Utility Merger
Virginia regulators have ordered three in-person public hearings on the proposed $67 billion merger of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy. The first will be held November 5 in Richmond, with two more dates and locations to be announced. Telephone testimony is also scheduled November 5, 9 and 10.
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