The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is urging homeowners to prepare for possible flooding with spring rains on the way along with the potential for hurricanes later in the year. Nearly 90% of Virginia’s communities qualify to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. You can learn about your property’s flood risk … Read more
The Kilmarnock Town Council reviewed the results from its annual financial audit and report at a meeting last month. The Rappahannock Record reports the presentation from CPA Michael Moran of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates gave the town’s finances in 2022 a clean bill of health. The audit determined the town’s net position for governmental activities … Read more
The Urbanna Town Council is looking at ways to reduce the feral catr population. The Southside Sentinel reports a resident brought the matter up at a meeting last month saying the number of cats around the marina is resulting in lost business. Another commenter said there’s been a decrease in the number of birds in … Read more
Construction is under way on a new bridge on Route 637 over Cat Point Creek. News on the Neck reports the project is scheduled to be completed by February 2024. The bridge has been closed since June 2021 when a storm came through that area. The DOT decided that it was better to replace the … Read more
Join the Friends of Belle Isle State Park for an afternoon of great stories, community, and refreshments as they continue the Virginia Writers Series with Ann Eichenmuller on Wednesday, March 15. Ann is a former educator who took up her pen in 2015 and began a second career as a writer. The program cost is … Read more
Bay Transit is seeking part time Trolley drivers for weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Applicants are required to have excellent driving records and customer service skills. Drivers need to be 21 and older with a high school diploma or a GED. A valid Virginia CDL license with a passenger endorsement is required. Get … Read more
Gloucester County’s Arts on Main has a new executive director. WAVY reports Dr. Kathryn Swanson succeeds Interim Executive Director Betsy Henderson and is expected to start in early June. Swanson says Arts on Main is a vibrant organization and an important feature of the Gloucester community with opportunities to explore art from a variety of … Read more
1st Disatrict Congressman Rob Wittman participated in the Choose Clean Water Coalition’s 11th Annual Chesapeake Bay Day Briefing. The event alloiws members of Congress and Coalition members to discuss the importance of clean water programs and Chesapeake Bay policy priorities. Wittman is Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus. Prior to serving in Congress Wittman … Read more
Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction has resigned. The Virginia Mercury reports Jillian Balow will stay on with the Youngkin administration as a consultant. A spokesperson for the governor said he thanks Balow for her service and work in advancing his education agenda to empower parents and restore excellence in education. No reason was given for … Read more
Virginia residents are more educated than ever before. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the Lumina Foundation found that in 2021 close to 60% of working-age adults have earned a college degree, certificate or credential. That’s a 2% increase from since Lumina’s last survey. The increase occurred despite a drop in the total number of college students … Read more