Suspect Charged After Puppy Left at King George Shelter
A suspect faces charges after a boxer puppy was left behind the King George Animal Shelter while it was closed. The sheriff’s office says the puppy was placed in a kennel earlier this month without food or water, and no staff were notified. Investigators used surveillance video and license plate cameras to identify the suspect, […]
Read MoreDaytime Delays Expected on Norris Bridge
Drivers crossing the Norris Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties can expect brief daytime delays starting today. A routine inspection will reduce part of the bridge to one lane on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through October 30, weather permitting. Automated flagging devices will direct traffic across the Rappahannock River. Lane closure updates […]
Read MorePublic Hearings Set for Norris Bridge Replacement
Virginia transportation officials will hold two public hearings next month on the proposed design for replacing the Norris Bridge over the Rappahannock River. The first is October 21 at Lancaster High School in Irvington. The second is October 22 at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill. Both run from 5 to 7 p.m. […]
Read MoreLancaster Plans Hearing on Housing, Solar Rules
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold an Oct. 15 public hearing on zoning changes required under new Virginia laws affecting manufactured homes and utility-scale solar facilities. The revisions would require newer manufactured homes to be allowed in zoning districts that permit site-built homes, provided they meet state conditions. Proposed solar-rule changes would also reduce […]
Read MoreVirginia Lawmakers Consider School Nurse Requirement
Virginia lawmakers are considering a proposal to require licensed nurses in every public school starting in July 2028. About 8% of the state’s schools currently operate without a nurse. Districts unable to fill positions could receive two-year waivers if they show they tried to hire. A school boards representative supports the goal but says a […]
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