Northumberland Backs Menhaden Fishing Companies
Northumberland County supervisors have unanimously approved a resolution supporting Ocean Harvesters and Omega Protein as regulators consider cutting the Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest cap by up to 50%. County officials say the companies directly employ 260 people, support another 250 jobs and provide $29 million annually in payroll and benefits. A public hearing on the […]
Read MoreNew Kent Buc-ee’s Opening Delayed Until 2032
The planned Buc-ee’s travel center in New Kent County has been delayed again, with the opening now expected in 2032. The store had most recently been scheduled to open in December 2031. Construction depends on highway improvements, including widening and a new interchange at Exit 211 along Interstate 64. That work remains on schedule for […]
Read MoreVirginia Narrows Felony Voting Restrictions
Virginia has sharply reduced the number of felony convictions that result in the loss of voting rights. Under a federal court order, only convictions for murder, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter now disqualify voters. People convicted of other felonies may register and vote after being released, although those still incarcerated remain ineligible. The ruling found […]
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