The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is accepting public comment on proposed amendments to regulations that oversee and provide governance to wildlife management, hunting, fishing, and boating. According to News on the Nect comments are being taken online through May 10. To see all of the amendments, go to dwr.virginia.gov and then select Public Comment … Read more
The State Corporation Commission gives the green light to Dominion Energy’s plans to construct 23 new solar and battery projects. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch ratepayets will be assessed a surcharge amounting to about 38 cents for a 1,000 kilowatt-hour bill. Once the projects come online they will generate more than 800 megawatts of electricity, … Read more
Virginia’s Department of Elections reports a registered voter list was shared with someone in early March but officials say the disclosure of people’s personal information was “not the work of a malicious actor or a system failure” but “human error.” An employee accidentally sent Virginia’s list of registered voters, including people’s personal information, to someone … Read more
Virginia’s general fund revenues through last month are ahead of forecasted amounts by $124.2 million even though March’s collections fell by 3.8% compared to March 2022. The forecast projects an overall decline in total tax due payments primarily due to last year’s decline in equity markets and the increase in the standard deduction. Through March, … Read more
A man from Tappahannock is charged in the February burglary of a St. Stephens convenience store. According to the King and Queen Sheriff’s Office an investigation determined the man stole money from under the cash register then left only to return an hour later this time taking a small safe. He’s being held in Middle … Read more
Kilmarnock Mayor Shawn Donahue has called a Special Meeting of the Kilmarnock Town Council on April 20 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall. On the agenda is a budget work session for the Fiscal Year 2024. This is a work session where the public may attend and observe but there is no … Read more
The Kilmarnock Planning Commission is looking at establishing restrictions on the number of sheds an individual can have on their property. The Rappahannock Record reports a resident asked the commission to consider regulating the amount of sheds by the size of the property. The commission determined it would be best to research regulations in place … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is considering creating a new human resources poisition in the 2023-2024 budget. The Gazette-Journal reports it would be a compensation position and would cost around $100,000 annually in salary. The new position will help free up the time of Human Resources Director Elaine Johnson and her staff. Supervisors are … Read more
The Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation holds its 19th annual Preakness Party on May 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Providence on the Piankatank River in Deltaville. The event coinciding with the running of the Preakness Stakes will feature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and a most audacious hat contest. … Read more
Colonial Brach’s 5th annual Osprey Festival is this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. According to News on the Neck activities include bird walks at James Monroe’s birthplace and at Westmoreland State Park. Colonial Beach Parks & Rec will host Osprey Kite Flying Day later in the afternoon. The event also features nest tours, … Read more