The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to participate in an online survey on proposed concepts to promote safety and improve traffic flow on Route 33 in King and Queen County. between the Lord Delaware Bridge at the Town of West Point and Buena Vista Road. The study team is seeking comment on … Read more
A heads up if you need to use routes 17 and 33 in Middlesex County. There’s a single-lane cousure today only on Route 17 southbound between Route 606 and Route 602 for pavement resurfacing. Milling and paving operations take place all week on Route 33 westbound between Route 3 and Route 227. That work takes … Read more
Mathews County has a new administrator. The Gazette-Journal reports Ramona Carter was appointed to the position last week by the Board of Supervisors. She was last with Powhatan County as Director of Public Works and also served as acting county administrator. Carter worked for 7 years as Assistant Director of Field Operations for the Western … Read more
2 months after a car smashed into the Northumberland Public Library’s “Ye Olde Book Shoppe”, the Heathsville store is back in business. Library Director Jane Blue tells the Northumberland Echo the January crash smashed cinder block, crushed drywall, broke furniture and damaged books. Operating hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m, … Read more
Middlesex County’s Board of Supervisors is trying a new solution to stop the silt buildups at the Mill Creek Boat Launch. According to the Southside Sentinel the Board led by Hartfield representative John Koontz will install fencing and plant American Beach Grass as a way to keep the public boat ramp open and to give … Read more
The Virginia War Memorial is hosting a K-9 Veterans Day Ceremony today to celebrate the work of man’s best friend in the armed forces. According to NBC12 the observance was created to honor and remember the work of militatry dogs from World War 2 and later. The United States K-9 Corps was created in March … Read more
The General Assembly passes 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 in front … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced the Commonwealth’s general fund revenues fell 1.2% in February compared to last year’s unusually large number, as more refunds were issued due to last year’s delayed opening to the refund-processing season. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose more that 13-1/2% which is well ahead of the annual … Read more
Join the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department for its all-you-can-eat, rain-or-shine oyster event tomorrow from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Urbanna firehouse. According to the Southside Sentinel the menu includes fried or roasted oysters, oyster stew, cole slaw, string beans, scalloped potatoes, hot dogs and drinks. The cost is $22 per person and 11 … Read more
The suspect who attempted to break into Sunnyside Grocery in Tappahannock last September is in custody. According to News on the Neck Jaiden Pride Mattheisen of Newtown is facing charges of felony destruction of propety and entering with the intent to commit a felony. Arraignment is scheduled for March 24 n the Essex County General … Read more