The Montross Historic District is among 10 historic sites added to the Virginia Landmarks Register. The Free-Lance Star reports the commonwealth’s Board of Historic Resources approved the new Virginia Landmarks Register listings during its quarterly public meeting last week. The Montross Historic District is made up of about 170 acres and a significant concentration of … Read more
Personal finance website WalletHub ranks Virginia in the top 10 for states where taxpayers get the best return on investment. Researchers used nearly 30 metrics to compare the quality and efficiency of state government services across five categories: education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure & pollution. Virginia is ranked second best for economy, fourth for … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting an increase of cases involving a drug resistant fungus targeting people with weakened immune systems. Officials say there are 40 cases of Candida Auris in Virginia and it is resistant to some of the types of medications usually used to treat fungal infections. The fungus spreads through close … Read more
Govenor Glenn Youngkin appoints Tennessee’s Chief Academic Officer as Virginia’s new superintendent of public instruction. Dr. Lisa Coons is to begin her new position as the commonwealth’s chief school officer on April 17. She has served in her current position since 2019 and previously worked as an executive officer of division priority schools for Metro … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting on Monday about a proposed project to modify the intersection of Route 17 and Route 610 in Gloucester County to improve safety. The proposed project would reduce the risk of crashes by minimizing the number of conflict points where vehicle paths intersect. The meeting is … Read more
Abingdon Elementary in Gloucester County is now solar-powered thanks to Dominion Energy’s Solar for Students project which teaches students about the importance of renewable energy. On Tuesday the school unveiled its new solar panel project with Dominion representatives and Abingdon Nature Club students taking part in the robbon cutting ceremony. It also has a system … Read more
The Northumberland Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on April 13 meeting on repealing 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 a repeal means hunters won’t be required to remove all … Read more
Northumberland County’s treasurer announces she’s retiring after nearly 45 years on the job. The Rappahannock Recoird reports Ellen Booker Kirby will step down on December 31. During Kirby’s tenure she computerized county tax records, streamlined processes, and added customer services such as DMV transactions, U.S. passport acceptance, and online payments. She was recently recognized with … Read more
The Town of Warsaw is seeking proposals to be the restaurant anchor for its new Time Square Market on Main. Officials say With several arcade games, weekly indoor markets, event and banquet space, and so much more, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. All local/regional restaurants are encouraged to submit proposals. Get full details … Read more
The Virginia Dept. of Aging & Rehabilitative Services and the Essex Co.-Tappahannock Triad are holding a car safety check event on April 4, between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Tappahannock Walmart parking lot. Car-Fit technicians will check to be sure your car is adjusted properly to “fit” you including mirror adjustments to reduce … Read more