Matthew Wells is named by Gov. Glenn Youngkin as the director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The DCR is Virginia’s lead natural resource conservation agency, overseeing the commonwealth’s natural habitat, parks, clean water, dams and access to the outdoors. Wells was Senior Regional Manager for State Government Relations at WestRock which makes … Read more
Today Gov. Glenn Youngkin will sign a bill banning pickup truck modifications that raise the front of the vehicle. The bill was drafted after a man was killed when he was hit by a truck that had the modification known as the “Carolina Squat.” Authorities say raising the front makes drivers unable to see what’s … Read more
Christchurch School is holding an open house for families and students interested in either day or boarding opportunities on Apr. 11 at 9:30 a.m. Campus tours will be available as will the opportunity to meat teachers, coaches, and students. Finiancial aid personnel will also be available. Those who would like to enroll can register for … Read more
Registration begins on Saturday for the 2022 Essex County 4-H camp which is scheduled for June 20 through June 24 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. The camp is an opportunity for boys and girls aged 9 through 13 to learn citizenship, leadership, and life skills through outdoor activities and classes. Cost is $205 per … Read more
A trial date is set for a Gloucester County woman charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. According to the Gazette-Journal Melody Steele-Smith is due in U.S. District Court on Monday, Nov. 14. Steele-Smith is free on her own recognizance. She faces 5 charges from her arrest 2 weeks after the riot which prosecutors say … Read more
A Middlesex County man will be in jail for 7 years on his guilty plea to multiple counts of child exploitation. According to 8 News a judge sentenced Daniel Garith Ebinger to 105 years with 98 suspended. After his sentence Ebinger will be placed on supervised probation and be required to register as a sex … Read more
The company building out broadband internet access in Northumberland County says it’s on track to get the project done by the end of next year. According to the Northumberland Echo All Points Broadband officials say they exect to start connecting customers later this year. So far just over 700 locations have signed up for service … Read more
A woman from Topping is wanted in King and Queen County for a probation violation on a felony. Alexis Briana Craft is white, 25 years old, 5 foot tall and 105 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where Craft can be found get in touch with the King and Queen … Read more
If you’re facing financial hardship and are behind on your mortgage you could now qualify for up to $40,000 in assistane from the Virginia Mortgage Relief Program. Officials announced the maximum amount is raised from $30,000 and there is no cap on the number of months past due. If you previously applied for the program … Read more
March Madness is now under way and even though Virginia has legalized sports betting, college athletics wagers are not allowed. According to NBC12 a state senator sponsored a bill to remove that restriction and while it passed in that chamber a House committee failed to advance the measure. 12 of the the 30 states that … Read more