Kilmarnock Moves to Sell Land for Solar Farm
Kilmarnock’s Town Council has voted to enter an agreement to sell 48 acres of town-owned industrial land to Dimension Energy for a solar farm. The negotiated price is just over one point two million dollars. The company has a two-year period to study the property before completing the purchase. Town officials say residents could subscribe […]
Read MoreFlooding Closes Mathews Schools, Moves Gloucester Classes Online
Flooding is disrupting classes in Gloucester and Mathews counties again today. Gloucester County Public Schools have switched to virtual learning because high tides could make roads unsafe for school buses. The district has posted photos of flooded roads in low-lying areas. Mathews County schools are closed because of expected widespread flooding. All extracurricular activities and […]
Read MoreClean Virginia Seeks Review of NextEra’s Past in Dominion Merger Case
Clean Virginia wants state regulators to examine NextEra Energy’s past political activity and failed utility takeovers as they review its proposed 67 billion dollar merger with Dominion Energy. The group says that history could help regulators judge risks to customers. Dominion argues the allegations involve past employees and fall outside the commission’s role. The State […]
Read MoreVirginia Tribes Withdraw From Chesapeake Bay Partnership Talks
Seven federally recognized Virginia tribes have ended talks to join the Chesapeake Bay Program. The tribes wanted a voting role in bay cleanup decisions. Their council says program leaders would not offer that status or adequately recognize tribal sovereignty. The Bay Program says it remains willing to work with the tribes. Tribal leaders say they […]
Read MoreNor’easter Brings Coastal Flood Threat to Northern Neck
A coastal flood warning remains in effect through 8 Friday morning for much of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Forecasters say today’s high tides could put two to three feet of water above ground level in low-lying areas, closing roads and threatening waterfront homes and businesses. The Windmill Point gauge is forecast to reach […]
Read MoreCoastal Flood Warning Issued for Northern Neck
A coastal flood warning remains 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. Drivers […]
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