Northumberland Planners Recommend Approval of New Fueling Station
A new fueling station could be coming to Burgess. The Northumberland County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a property at Northumberland Highway and Folly Road. The proposed facility would be operated by NWP Energy, providing propane storage and service along with unattended card-operated fuel pumps. The three-and-a-half-acre site […]
Read MoreYMCA breaks ground on $7 million Camp Silver Beach modernization
The YMCA has broken ground on a seven-million-dollar modernization of Camp Silver Beach in Jamesville. The project marks the camp’s 25th anniversary and will update cabins, the amphitheater, chapel and sports pavilion. Families, alumni and supporters gathered Thursday for the ceremony, where camper Connor Tyler turned the first shovel of dirt. The YMCA also announced […]
Read MoreVirginia State Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted in Marijuana Business Investigation
Federal prosecutors have indicted 82 year old Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth in connection with a long-running corruption investigation involving a family-operated marijuana business. Lucas, a Democrat who serves as president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, is among the state’s most powerful lawmakers. The Justice Department announced the indictment Thursday. Details […]
Read MoreLancaster Planners Recommend Changes to Solar and Manufactured Home Rules
The Lancaster County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended changes to zoning regulations governing manufactured homes and large solar energy projects. The revisions follow new laws approved by Virginia lawmakers earlier this year. Manufactured homes would be permitted in all zoning districts allowing traditional homes, with certain requirements. Solar projects would face revised setback requirements and […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Moves Forward With Downtown Revitalization
Kilmarnock officials are seeking public input as plans move forward to revitalize the town’s downtown business district. The project, supported by a 75-thousand-dollar state grant, will focus on improving businesses, buildings and public spaces along portions of Main, Church and School streets and Irvington Road. Residents, business owners and visitors can provide feedback through a […]
Read MoreLancaster County student killed in Norfolk shooting; man charged
A Norfolk State University senior from Lancaster County is dead after what police say was an accidental shooting. Police say 22-year-old Semaj Coleman was shot in a Waffle House parking lot in Norfolk. She later died at a hospital. Officers arrested 23-year-old Matthew Croslin of Newport News at the scene. He faces charges of involuntary […]
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