A public hearing is scheduled for the March 1 Gloucester County Board of Supervisors meeting regarding the proposed issuance of $37 million in bonds to finance the costs of public school projects contained in the County’s capital improvement plan. Those projects include renovations at Gloucester High School. The Board will vote on issuing the bonds … Read more
Around 1.500 Northern Neck Electric Cooperative members in Northumberland County lost service on Thursday. A cooperative spokesperson says the outage affected the Miskimon, Sampson’s Wharf, Knights Landing and Bryant’s Corner areas. NNEC crews determined the outage was caused by a broken component at an unspecified location. All service is now restored.
Governor Glenn Youngkin made a pitch to lower taxes during an appearance in Chesterfield County on Thursday. Youngkin says he wants to eliminate the grocery tax, suspend the gas tax hike, double the standard deduction and provide tax rebates. According to NBC 12 Youngkin’s proposals would save a typical family around $1,500 a year. Officials … Read more
Dominion Energy will soon start issuing one-time refunds to customers under a settlement between the utility and the Commonwealth. According to a Dominion news release the settlement means the average customer could see a refund of around $67. The Virginia State Corporation Commission reviewed Dominion’s rates and determined the utility was overcharging customers. Total reimbursements … Read more
The General Assembly will consider a bill to create a $10 million fund to help victims of mass shootings and similar attacks. According to the Virginian-Pilot the Mass Violence Care Fund will help with long-term physical and mental health costs not covered by insurance. The disbursements begin 3 years after an event and remain in … Read more
The topic of a new pier in Urbanna took center stage at the recent Town Council meeting. According to the Southside Sentinel it was standing room only at the meeting and the public comment period ran much longer than normal. A permit for the pier was issued several years ago and expires this year after … Read more
A police pursuit that started in King and Queen County hits triple-digit speeds before ending in Essex County when the suspect crashed his motorcycle. Police say the chase began near Burlington Road and went on Route 17 towards Tappahannock. The crash occurred on Monte Verde Road and the rider tried to run from the scene … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors decides to delay moving the due date for county taxes from December 5 to November 5. According to the Rappahannock Record commissioners want more time to determine what the impact will be for taxpayers. Supervisors had discussed moving the date so it is further away from the holiday season … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a woman from Gloucester Point who is wanted for violating probation on a felony. Melissa Heller is white, 5-2 and 170 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you have any information on Heller’s whereabouts contact the King and Queen County Sheriff’s … Read more
Essex County – Tappahannock Triad’s meeting on Mar. 1 focuses on resource finding and other key topics.You’ll learn how to use SeniorNavigator, an online directory with more than 26,000 resources. There will be specifics on chronic pain management, advance care planning, oral health, and transitions in care. The meeting is at 10:00 a.m. via online … Read more