Virginia may soon ban so-called “blue headlights” if a bill is approved by the General Assembly. WRIC reports the legislation affects aftermarket lights that are often installed in older vehicles, not the LED bulbs factory-installed in newer vehicles. Authorities say the aftermarket lighting is brighter than the regular halogen bulbs and can affect oncoming drivers. … Read more
The Gloucester Country Sheriff’s Office announces the teenager wanted in a fatal New Year’s Day shooting is in custody. A man was killed outside a Guinea Road home in the Hayes area and another person suffered a gunshot woun. That person was hospitalized and released. It’s not clear where the teenager was found or when … Read more
A man from Saluda is killed in a shootout at an Amelia County home. Sheriff’s deputies and state troopers were called last Wednesday to do a welfare check and an investigation determined the man identified as Nicholas S. Lassiter had multiple arrest warrants. Lassiter fired at the officers and a state trooper fired the fatal … Read more
Christy Tomlinson Morton received the 2022 President’s Award from the Virginia Economic Developers Association. The Gazette-Journal reports the Gloucester native was vice president of external affairs for the Virginia Economic Development Partnership representing it with the General Assembly, the state administration and the Commonwealth’s congressional delegation. Morton also served as executive director of the Virginia … Read more
The Mathews County Planning Commission is reviewing the fiscal year 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. According to the Gazette-Journal the commission reviews capital improvement requests then develops a timeline for meeting those requests based on the funds available. Recommendations are to be made this month to the Mathews County Board of Supervisors so they can be … Read more
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources completes its investigation into last August’s discovery of 4 headless birds on Castlewood Beach. News on the Neck reports a department biologist determined both human and disease-linked causes have been ruled out. The biologist says the birds were washed ashore headless and that may have resulted from them being … Read more
It was back in July 2021 when Middlesex County and the town of Urbanna joined the Chesapeake Bay Region Cigarette Tax Board to levy a 40 cent-per-pack tax. The Southside Sentinel reports since then the county has collected over $254,000 and the town receives close to $12,000. The county revenues are going into the general … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles invites car dealerships to participate in a contest which raises raise money for organizations through the sale of revenue-sharing license plates. According to a news release dealership that sells the most revenue-sharing license plates from now through February wins the contest. A revenue-sharing license plate is a license plate … Read more
A pair of Virginia delegates are sponsoring a bill to create a new state committee on gambling addiction. The Virginia Mercury reports the bill will enable collaboration between treatment providers and the gambling industry on efforts to reduce the negative effects of problem gambling. The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling reports more that 850 calls … Read more
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is again conducting a campaign to encourage good decisions with alcohol throughout the year. The “Sip Responsibly” campaign takes place during what is traditionally a slow time for sales. It includes tips and ideas to select drinks that have lower alcohol by volume. Officials say it is important for … Read more