The Virginia Lottery released its March sports wagering report and bets were up by 9% from March of 2022. Bets topped $511 million and winners took home over $456 million. State law places a 15% tax on sports betting activity based on each permit holder’s adjusted gross revenue. 97.5% of those revenues go into the … Read more
Dominion Energy released its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan which presents a suite of strategic pathways to ensure the utility’s generation fleet is positioned to provide consistent delivery of electricity to Virginia’s families and businesses 24/7/365. The plan includes an expanded need for baseload generation technologies such as natural gas and nuclear, in addition to renewable … Read more
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing tomorrow ar 7:00 p.m. about a permit application to build a Family Dollar store on the east side of Saluda. According to the Southside Sentinel the hearing is in the board room of the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse. Last month the Middlesex County Planning Commission … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors approves changes to public camping regulations. The Rappahannock Record reports the changes include a separate recreational vehicle ordinance removing it from the tent camping regulations and changing “travel trailer” to “recreational vehicle”. The board also approved increasing the maximum stay from 7 to 10 days but tabled action on … Read more
The Virginia Waterway Maintenance Fund awards grants for 2 dredging projects. The Gazette-Journal reports the grants cover projects at the Hole in the Wall channel between Milford Haven in Mathews and the Chesapeake Bay, and the channel in Gloucester’s Aberdeen Creek. According to the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission the Hole in the Wall channel … Read more
The Richmond County Middle School’s Drama Program presents “The Wizard of Oz” on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at the Rappahannock High School auditorium. Friday’s show is at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday’s showtime is 6:00 p.m. Saturday night there will be a baked potato bar included with the ticket price starting at 5:00 … Read more
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Heathsville holds its 2023 Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. According to organkizers yhe festival is one of the largest community events in the region and draws thousands of people. There will also be more than 100 craft artists and other exhibitors displaying original … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock held a reopening at Joe Curry Memorial Park after a makeover was completed. The town removed the old playground set and installed an amazing new set for the kids in the community. Mayor Shawn Donahue and Lyn Curry were at the re-opening and officials say Joe Curry was definitely shining down … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted the 6th annual Unsung Heroes Award Ceremony recognizing those who provide exemplary service and support to victims of crime. The Office of the Attorney General established these awards to acknowledge Virginians who dedicate their work to support crime victims with trauma-informed responses in their recovery and healing journey. Miyares says … Read more
Virginia received a payment of $137.3 million from the major tobacco companies as a result of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The settlement in 1998 resolved Virginia’s lawsuit against the major tobacco companies for violations of consumer protection laws and deceptive marketing practices that caused damages to the state, including increased healthcare costs.Virginia has received … Read more