Governor Glenn Youngkin laid a wreath at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, South Korea to pay tribute to Virginia soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean war. Tens of thousands of American lives were lost along with hundreds of thousands of Koreans. The War Memorial of Korea recognizes the tremendous sacrifices made … Read more
A fire on Wednesday damaged a home on Lord Carrington Dr. in Gloucester County. Firefighters encountered heavy flames coming from the second floor and the attic of the structure. Crews from the Mathews County Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Gloucester County firefighters. Officials say units were on the scene for three hours. It’s not known … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors repeals an ordinance prohibiting people from transporting, possessing, or carrying loaded shotguns or rifles in vehicles on public streets, roads, or highways within the county. According to the Northumberland Echo the ordinance was originally based on a Virginia law which was repealed in 2004. Hunters are no longer required … Read more
The Lancaster County Planning Commission held a publiuc hearing on its proposed revisions to the short-term rentals oirdinance. According to the Rappahannock Record the commission agreed to postpone a decision to allow absent commission members an opportunity to provide input. Proposed changes include a 2.5% transient occupancy tax on all rentals and requiring rental operators … Read more
Middlesex County residents who are 65 and older can now apply for real estate property tax relief of up to $750. The Southside Sentinel reports the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to he increase the maximum amount of real estate property tax relief from $500. Those eligible must be 65 or older as of Dec. … Read more
The Northern Neck Master Gardener Association is accepting applicantions for two $1,000 scholarships. They will be awarded to a Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, or Westmoreland county resident currently enrolled in a curriculum related to horticulture or agriculture or who plan to seek a college degree in one of those fields. High school or technical school … Read more
The family of a man killed in an April 2022 fire gathered at the Kilmarnock Museum to celebrate his life. News on the Neck reports a plaque to honor Stacey Kellum was placed at he museum’s memorial garden. Kellum was found in a downstairs apartment on Irvington Road after the fire that destroyed an entire … Read more
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources reminds the public that personal watercraft operators age 14 and older and all operators of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine need to take a boating safety course. No person under the age of 14 may operate a personal water craft. Get more information on the requirement … Read more
Virginia Beach Delegate Glenn Davis is named as the Director of Virginia’s Department of Energy. WAVY reports Davis resigned Monday after serving in the House of Delegates for nearly a decade. He announced his new role on Twitter Wednesday and says he’s excited to implement Governor Glenn Younkin’s All-American energy plan.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo to discuss trade and business investments between the commonwealth and Japan. Youngkin reiterated a theme of friendship, trust and mutual vision for economic prosperity as he promoted the expansion of more trade and foreign investments. Youngkin met with officials from semiconductor chip manufacturer … Read more