Gas prices more than a dollar higher than a year ago
Fuel prices in Virginia are starting the week averaging $4.09 a gallon for regular unleaded, down 12 cents from the previous week, but still $1.12 ahead of a year ago. Diesel statewide is averaging $6.27 a gallon. according to GasBuddy.com. The Middle Neck average is 4.11 a gallon. Gloucester County is among the state’s cheapest […]
Read MoreLancaster man sets new Virginia watermelon record
Junior Brent of Lancaster set a new Commonwealth watermelon record to win first place at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia, which wrapped up yesterday in Doswell. Brent’s giant of a watermelon weighed in at 271 pounds, breaking the previous mark by 12 pounds.
Read MoreOver 348000 ballots already cast in midterm elections
More than 348-thousand ballots have been cast in early voting ahead of the November general election, more than double the pace in the 2022 mid-term election. Over 222,000 ballots have been cast in person so far. The deadline to register to vote in this election is October 23rd. Early voting runs through October 31st.
Read MoreMiddlesex first responders reunite with child they saves
A Middlesex County child who nearly drowned in a swimming pool in May and their family were reunited Thursday with the first responders who helped save their life. The child has made a full recovery after CPR was started within minutes of the 911 call. The sheriff’s office says the reunion offered responders a chance […]
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