The American Red Cross of Virginia reminds residents to donate blood now as a way to prevent a blood shortage as the holiday season approaches. Data shows more than 28,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. and officials say emergencies that require blood don’t take a break for the … Read more
A Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation results in 13 arrests for felony narcotic offenses and other charges. The Sheriff’s Office says that “Operation Hammer Down” resulted in a search warrant executed at a New Monrovia Road home on Tuesday. The suspects range in age from 21 to 67. The investigation is continuing and additional … Read more
The Lancaster County planning commission is working on a new short-term rental zoning ordinance to address the growing frustrations of residents in the county. The Rappahannock Record reports the commission reviewed ordinances from other municipalities in preparation for its own updates. The county only has a short-term rental registry ordinance and a transient occupancy tax … Read more
A public hearing is set for Nov. 15 on deeding the Confederate monument on the Mathews County court green to a private entity. The Gazette-Journal repiorted the meeting vote came after a contentious Board of Supervisors meeting that enbded up with tempers flaring. The Board didn’t disclose what entity would get the statue and title … Read more
The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority is applying to the Virginia Tourism Corporation for a $120,000 grant. According to the Southside Sentinel the funds are already allocated to Middlesex County and must be used to promote tourism in the county. Proposed uses include development of a Middlesex County Blueway Trail targeted at individuals, groups and … Read more
Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day and Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance members are joining with several Sheriff’s Offices to collect unused or expired drugs for proper disposal. Participating agencies include the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department, the Ledwith Lewis Free Clinic in Tappahannock, the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office in Saluda, the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
On Halloween Gloucester County officials have established a trick-or-treat timeframe of 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Sheriff’s office recommends these activities be limited to children 12 years of age and younger under adult supervision. Organized events are a safe way for your child to enjoy Halloween. The Gloucester Main Street Association and Gloucester County … Read more
If you haven’t filed your Virginia income taxes for 2021 the deadline to file is Tuesday. The commonwealth automatically allows for a 6-month filing extension. Filing a 2021 return is required to be eligible for the commonwealth’s one-time tax rebates of up to $250 for single filers and $500 for married couples filing together. You … Read more
A 30-day delay is triggered for implementing Governor Glenn Youngkin’s new transgender student guidelines. According to 8 News the delay is due to public comments claiming the guidelines violate state law or regulations. The earliest effective date for the new policies could be November 26 but so far no specific release date has been announced. … Read more
As Halloween approaches, Attorney General Jason Miyares is encouraging parents and guardians to be on the lookout for counterfeit THC-laced edibles. These products are designed to resemble popular brands of candy and snacks, making it difficult for children, and even adults, to differentiate between legitimate food products and copycat THC-infused products. Symptoms of THC overdose … Read more