Middlesex Museum Plans Discovery Center Open House
The Middlesex County Museum will unveil its new Discovery Center Sunday at 3 p.m. in its annex at 777 General Puller Highway in Saluda. Visitors can explore historical maps of the county and hands-on learning materials for children. The event is free, and registration is appreciated. The museum also plans a floral arranging fundraiser October […]
Read MoreIrvington Property Owners Propose 150 Homes
The owners of a 128-acre tract along Irvington Road are seeking a zoning change for a development that could include about 150 homes and a small commercial area. Julien Patterson and Terri Wesselman say their plan would keep roughly 51 acres as open and green space. Residents raised questions about traffic, sewer service and the […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Board Backs Menhaden Companies
Northumberland County supervisors voted September 10 to support Ocean Harvesters and Omega Protein as regulators consider cutting the Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest cap by as much as half. County officials say the companies are major local employers and a lower cap could affect the regional economy. Public comments are due October 9.
Read MoreAttorney General Seeks More Time for Dominion-NextEra Review
Virginia’s attorney general is asking regulators to restart their review of the proposed 67-billion-dollar Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger. In a September 18 filing, Jay Jones said new terms submitted by the companies four days earlier amount to a revised deal. Those terms include four years of residential bill credits and five years of job protections. […]
Read MoreCoastal Flood Warning Issued for Northern Neck
A coastal flood warning is now in effect until 8 Friday morning for Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties. The National Weather Service says a nor’easter could put two to three feet of water above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Flooding could close roads and threaten waterfront homes and businesses. […]
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