The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources reports the illegal turtle trade continues to be a major problem. Department staff recently seized a dozen red-eared sliders and eastern painted turtles and 30 Mississippi map turtles from private and retail sellers. Charging “adoption” or “rehoming” fees or any other form of barter is also unlawful. Because these … Read more
The Virginia ABC is trying a new approach to deal with short product supplies. It will now share which stores will have items in limited supply to give customers a better chance at buying high-demand products. Officials say the timing and store locations will be random to discourage individuals from lining up outside stores for … Read more
Kilmarnock Mayor Mae Umphlett expressed her gratitude to the fire companies which responded to a blaze Tuesday that destroyed apartments and businesses on Irvington Road. All 3 Lancaster County departments and one from Northumberland County responded. Kilmarnock Fire Chief Roy Hall says one perdon died who was in a basement studio apartment. Town Manager Susan … Read more
One person is killed in a Tuesday morning fire that broke out on Irvington Road in Kilmarnock. According to CBS 6 the body was found in a downstairs studio apartment. It took firefighters from all 3 Lancaster County departments and one Northumberland County department several hours to get the blaze under control and heavy smoke … Read more
Lancaster County officials continue to investigate a fatal fire on Tuesday that destroyed multiple businesses and apartments on Irvington Road in Kilmarnock. The Lancaster Sheriff’s Office says the first report of the fire came in about 3:40 AM. Fire Chief Roy Hall told WTVR that firefighters were on the scene within three minutes, and found … Read more
The Three Rivers Health District reports that COVID-19 cases are on the rise again after leveling off over the past few weeks. The district is seeing about 10 new cases per day which still is at a low level according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant … Read more
Middlesex County’s proposed 2022-2023 budget contains a tax cut for real estate owners on paper but most taxpayers will be paying more this year. According to the Southside Sentinel that’s because of property value reassessments that increased values by over 10%. That means the one-cent-per-$100 in valuation cut will actually be a six cent increase. … Read more
The Gloucester County School Board conducted a review of Virtual Virginia, the online K-12 instructional platform at a recent meeting. According to the Gazette-Journal the Board looked at results from a survey given to the 13 families who are currently on remote learning. Most said they were happy with the platform while one was not … Read more
The second annual first-ever Virginia Farm Festival takes place May 7 and 8 at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell. New this year is an agricultural magic show for children of all ages. Hours each day are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ickets must be purchased in advance, and are $7 per person including fees. … Read more
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce is holding the fourth annual Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament at the Golden Eagle Golf Course on May 12. The Tournament kicks off at 12:30 with a shotgun start. A boxed lunch will be provided and an after tournament reception will be held. Teams are $400, golf hole … Read more