News Staff A 19 year old woman from Chesterfield County was shot in the head while driving on Interstate 85 in Sinwiddie County. T’miya Murphy died. She had been driving a Kia Optima southbound on I85 midmorning on August first, when her car was got by a passing vehicle near exit 63. The shooting led her to … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin traveled to the southern border of Texas to visit the Virginia National Guard soldiers and airmen on deployment as part of Operation Lone Star, a multi-state effort to combat the illegal flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, curb human trafficking and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the southern border of … Read more
Westmoreland County’s Fall 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is Saturday, September 30, 2023, 9a.m.-2p.m. at the A.T. Johnson Building Parking Lot located at 18849 Kings Hwy., Montross, VA. The event is open to Westmoreland County Residents and Property Owners. The first 100lbs are free, then there is a $1.05lb fee. Cash/Checks accepted onsite. Credit … Read more
Mathews County says please be advised that Rt. 611 Tabernacle Road and Rt. 613 Knight’s Wood Road will both be closed to through traffic at their intersection Tuesday August 1 thru Friday August 4 for a drainpipe replacement. Message boards will be placed next week to alert drivers. As before, the detour will be via … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock seeks applications from interested town residents who wish to serve on the Kilmarnock Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants should be qualified by knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of town growth, comprehensive planning, ordinances, and development. The Kilmarnock Planning Commission meets on the second Monday of … Read more
Gloucester Parks, Recreation, and Tourism says mark your calendars. Fall registration will open on August 14th for Gloucester residents and August 16th for non-residents! There are so many great athletic, park, & recreational programs being offered! To view the full catalog of current activities please visit gloucesterva.gov/civicrec
Mathews County says Please be advised that Rt. 611 Tabernacle Road and Rt. 613 Knight’s Wood Road will both be closed to through traffic at their intersection Tuesday August 1 thru Friday August 4 for a drainpipe replacement. Message boards will be placed next week to alert drivers. As before, the detour will be via … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Laser Thermal, a Virginia-founded nanotechnology company that helps semiconductor manufacturers and other small-electronics makers innovate their product portfolios and improve quality control, will invest $2.9 million to expand in the City of Charlottesville, creating an additional 28 new jobs at its manufacturing, research, and development facility. Founded as a … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation says you can expect delays on Route 223 (Old Ferry Road) this week, as you’re going to or leaving Gwynn’s Island overnight, as crews continue repair work on the bridge. Crews are repairing the moveable swing span bridge over Milford Haven. Vehicle traffic will be stopped overnight. Vehicle traffic will … Read more
Virginians can now list their blood types on their driver’s licenses. It’s optional, and not required. It’s a way to help first responders in the case of an emergency. Customers who wnat to replace, renew, or apply for a new driver’s license or ID card will be asked whether they want to have their blood … Read more