As the General Assembly continues discussiond on the new state budget Gov. Glenn Youngkin said there is plenty of money available to incorporate a tax cut. 8 News reports Youngkin said he will call a special session for the state budget as soon as they need one and urged lawmakers to work together to send … Read more
The NFL’s Washington Commanders will soon have a new owner. According to Virginia Business current owner Dan Snyder accepted a $6 billion offer from a group of investors including NBA legend Magic Johnson and led by Philadelphia 76ers NBA team owner Josh Harris and Maryland billionaire Mitchell Rales. Snyder agreed to sell the team after … Read more
Public schools throughout Virginia will be required to install and maintain automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, a medical device used to help a heart return to a normal rhythm in an emergency. According to the Virginia Mercury the law passed by the General Assembly requires school boards to develop a plan for their placement and … Read more
It’s 35 years behind bars for a Gloucester County man convicted of firearm and drug charges from a 2020 road rage shooting. Prosecutors say Nathan Mattocks fired at another driver and when he was arrested police found he possessed a drug known as “Roxacet 30” which contains fentanyl. Investigators also determined Mattocks made attemtps to … Read more
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing today on the proposed 2023-2024 budget. According to the Southside Sentinel the meeting is at 7:00 p.m. in the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse on General Puller Highway in Saluda. The proposed spending plan carries an 18% increase from the current budget and totals just … Read more
The Kilmarnock Planning Commission is looking into ways it can prevent so-called “formula franchise businesses” from opening in the Steptoes District. The Rappahannock Record reports Mayor Shawn Donahue told the commission taking measures to prevent franchise businesses in the downtown area is critical to maintain the town’s personality and nature. As of now there are … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportastion announces changes coming to Northumberland Highway after another car crashed into Ye Old Book Shoppe last month. According toi the Northumberland Echo the DOT will install additional signage, add dashed yellow skip “puppy” tracks to help guide drivers around the curve plus lighting will be upgraded to LED technology. 4 … Read more
The Lancaster By The Bay Chamber of Commerce and Virginia’s River Realm have teamed up with area businesses for an outdoor shopping and dining event. The “Sidewalk Saturday” event is on April 22 and it’s an opportunity for the community to come out and see the best of what businesses have to offer. Retailers in … Read more
Rappahannock Community College’a partnership program with the Haynesville Correctional Unit #17 graduates its first class to receive certifications in Solar Panel Installation, and Career Readiness Skills. The Solar Hands-On Instructional Network of Excellence is the first field unit and Community College collaborative program being offered in the Eastern Region of Virginia. The 8 inmate graduates … Read more
The State Board for Community Colleges meets next month to consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for all community colleges to go into effect with fall classes. The board could vote for no increase or up to a nearly 5% hike subject to budget provisions of the 2023 General Assembly. The maximum potential increase would … Read more