The next time you visit a DMV office to complete a transaction you’ll be asked to take a survey rating your service provider. It’s part of an department initiative to deliver superior, responsive service to Virginians. Customers can also scan a QR code on the way out the door of a DMV customer service center … Read more
The General Assembly approves a two-year state budget on Wednesday. Among the highlights are tax rebates of $250 for individuals and $500 for families plus the standard deduction is increased. But there was no action on either temporarily suspending the gas tax or giving a rebate to vehicle owners. Teachers will see salary increases under … Read more
The numbers are in from Virginia’s sports betting for April and according to the Virginia Lottery bets were up by nearly 70% from last April. Bettors wagered close to $400 million and won over $363 million. During April twelve licensed operators were active and accepting mobile sports wagers, with Hard Rock Digital being the latest … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schools will hold a Three Rivers Health district drive-through COVID-19 testing event at Lancaster Middle School on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event is open to all staff, students and families. Officials say testing is another layer in protection against COVID-19 and you should be tested if you’re symptomatic, … Read more
A fire in Hayes results in the death of an individual. Police say it happened Monday at a home in the 1300 block of Maple St. and crews from Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue found the unresponsive individual inside the home. The victim’s name is withheld pending appropriate notifications being made to family. An autopsy … Read more
A flag retirement ceremony takes place June 14 at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department. It’s being conducted by the town and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 and the ceremony takes place every Flag Day. Flags for disposal can be brought to Kilmarnock Town Hall and placed in the flag bucket. This will the … Read more
Internet provider Open Broadband reports work is proceeding in Gloucester and Mathews counties even with the supply chain issues that has slowed down equipment deliveries nationwide. Officials tell the Gazette-Journal crews are outfitting towers with antennas, receivers, and other new technology to help meet distance and speed goals for the internet service. Grants from the … Read more
Middlesex County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Tracey Seitz reported 10 COVID-19 cases associated with the schools last month. Seitz tells the Southside Sentinel no individuals were required to quarantine because the Virginia Department of Health no longer requires contact tracing of the virus. It’s not clear which of the school had infected individual or if … Read more
The Virginia Attorney General’s Office convened a working group to consider ways to reduce organized retail crime. Attorney General Jason Miyares tells WDBJ that retail crime can be a gateway to other illegal activities including narcotics dealing and human trafficking. The crime also leads to increased prices for consumers as retailers need to cover losses … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed bills enacting reforms of the Virginia Employment Commission. The department came under fire for its failure to process claims in a timely manner and was sued by several claimants. The suit was settled earlier this year. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission found VEC was unprepared to handle the … Read more