A new Virginia Commonwealth University poll finds Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a 52% approval rating, up from 49% in the last survey. 32% disapprove of the Republican’s performance. More than half of respondents said they want to see Youngkin specifically intervene around the issues of inflation, education, and crime during the 2023 General Assembly session. … Read more
The Virginia Department of Social Services announced it will once again furnish an emergency allotment for its Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program this month. Benefits will be automatically loaded onto recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer cards on January 16. The enhanced SNAP benefit is made available through a public health emergency declaration that requires government agencies to … Read more
Jessica Lynn Haynie is crowned queen of the 126th Holly Ball held last week at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. The Rappahannock Record reports the Christopher Newport University student is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Haynie of Reedville. Jessica was crowned by the orator of the evening, Charles Harrison Williams III. … Read more
We’re learning more about the explosion of a fishing boat that happened last week. The Southside Sentinel reports Captain Billy Wyatt was getting ready for one of the last days of the Rockfish season when the explosion happened as he walking to the boathouse at Broadcreek Marina and Boat Works in Deltaville. The boat named … Read more
A 12-year-old girl is rescued after falling through the ice of a Patriots Walk subdivision retention pond. The Gazette-Journal reports the girl was about 30 feet out from the shoreline and was hanging onto the edge of the ice. 2 Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad firefighters went into the icy waters and brought the … Read more
The town of Colonial Beach inks a property lease deal with its Volunteer Rescue Squad. News on the Neck reports the lease for 700 Colonial Avenue is at a dollar a year for a 40-year term. This is all part of a plan to help the Rescue Squad with relocating to a facility that would … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock is accepting applications for this year’s Hometown Heroes Veterans Banners until March 24. The custom banners honoring those who served the country will hang in Steptoe’s District between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The cost is $100 per banner. To obtain a banner download the application from the town’s Facebook page. … Read more
Christchurch School is holding an open house for families and students interested in either day or boarding opportunities on January 16 at 9:30 a.m. Campus tours will be available as will the opportunity to meat teachers, coaches, and students. Finiancial aid personnel will also be available. Those who would like to enroll can register for … Read more
The State Board for Community Colleges names David Doré to serve as the next chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. Doré currently serves as president of campuses and executive vice chancellor for student experience and workforce development at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. He’s previously worked as an instructor, director, department chair, dean … Read more
Virginia makes it into the top 5 on U-Haul’s list of most popular states for relocation. The moving rental equipment company’s Growth Index rankings are determined by calculating the net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks arriving in a state compared to those departing. Texas topped the rankings with Florida coming in second followed by South … Read more