Virginia’s general fund revenue collections for February were 1.2% higher compared to the same period the previous year. Traditionally, February is one of the smallest revenue collection months and marks the beginning of the tax filing season when refunds for the 2022 tax year begin to be issued. March collections will provide additional insight into … Read more
The Irvington Planning Commission is recommending amendments to the town’as short-term rental ordinance. According to the Rappahannock Record those changes include requiring rental operators to get a business license and to provide ample off-street parking. The commission also discussed measures to take regarding short-term rentals that are being advertised by operators without a license. One … Read more
The Gloucester County School Board discussed student discipline at its meeting Tuesday night in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium. The Gazette-Journal reports school board member Carlton Drew said the division’s policies aren’t detering behavioral issues but superintendent Dr. Walter Clemons argued the policies do work because the number of suspensions shows bad behaviors result … Read more
Some anxious moments recently in Port Haywood when what looked like a real artillery shell was found at a Bethel Beach Road home. According to the Gazette-Journal the unexploded ordnance was found while the home was being cleaned out. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station was called out and … Read more
The National Alliance on Mental Illness donates its first-ever nook to the Middlesex County Public Library system’s Urbanna and Deltaville branches. According to the Southside Sentinel the book entitled “You Are Not Alone” includes stories from more than 130 people including both those people with mental illness and caregivers. Alliance officials say their stories are … Read more
Essex County Sheriff “Arnie” Holmes thanks the Essex County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee for stopping by the Sheriff’s Office to drop off goodie bags full of homemade sweets, candy, and other treats. This kind gesture was greatly appreciated by all at the Sheriff’s Office and Holmes says a few may even have to loosen up … Read more
Virginia Department Of Transportation subcontractors will be working next week throughout the Town of Warsaw to grind down sidewalks and do away with trip hazards. Officials ask residents to be mindful of any potential disruptions if you plan to walk on sidewalks along Route 360. The town is working on building new sidewalks after getting … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has the help wanted sign out and officials say they’re working hard to recruit the next generation of talented and motivated employees. The department offers opportunities to those entering the professional workforce for the first time or shifting gears to revamp your career path. The department streamlined our hiring … Read more
This is National Peanut Month and the Virginia Peanut Board, Virginia Peanut Growers Association and Peanut Proud donated a record-breaking amount of peanut butter to the Federation of Virginia Food Banks. It’s the 13th year that peanut growers have donated peanut butter ro Virginia’s seven regional food banks which will go to 1,350 pantries, soup … Read more
With St. Patrick’s Day and the start of the NCAA basketball tournament aligning this week, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles says plan ahead and celebrate responsibly. Law enforcement will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers and if you get caught, you face the loss of your driver license, higher insurance rates, … Read more