There’s no change in Virginia’s average gas prices over the past week according to price tracking website GasBuddy. The average is $3.15 a gallon which is just under a nickel lower than a month ago but around 84 cents more than a year ago. The lowest price is $2.84 a gallon while the highest is … Read more
This is Data Privacy Week and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and Virginia’s Office of Data Governance and Analytics encourages leadining about online privacy and manage your personal information to keep it secure. Individuals should review their passwords and login requirements along with checking on where your information is being shared. Businesses and organizations are … Read more
The merger of Blue Ridge Bank and FVCbank is now off. The two banks issued a joint statement saying it would not be prudent to continue to pursue the proposed merger and this will allow each bank to to focus on the consistent growth and value creation they have each delivered through the years. The … Read more
The Route 223 bridge over Milford Haven between Gwynn’s Island and mainland Mathews County is closed for marine openings until further notice due to an emergency mechanical repair. That requires fabrication of a new part and DOT officials say a schedule for completing repairs is under development. The bridge remains open to vehicle traffic. This … Read more
The Heathsville man charged in the disappearance of Ahrea’l Smith made his first court appearance last Friday. Prosecutors say Smith was at the 50-year-old’s house the night she disappeared. Smith was last seen while working at the Claraville Little Sue Store and the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office says they found a body on the suspect’s … Read more
Essex County – Tappahannock Triad’s meeting on Feb. 1 focuses on frauds and scams. Leslie Blackwell from the Better Business Bureau will cover scammers offering services after winter storms, phony offers for Covid tests or vaccines, Medicare and health care fraud, and various government imposters. The meeting is at 10:00 a.m. via online teleconference and … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles brings its DMV Connect service to the Old Beale Sanctuary on Church Lane in Tappahannock from today through Thursday. The mobile service visits are by appointment only between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is closed for lunch between 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Make an appointment by … Read more
The Town of Urbanna is getting a new community swimming pool. According to the Southside Sentinel it is expected to open by 2024 and is 25 meters long with 6 competition lanes. The project includes a splash pad with a spray tower in a shallow area. The town is budgeting $1.5 million for the project … Read more
The Virginia Employment Commission has a new leader. Gov. Glenn Younkin appointed Carrie Roth to succeed Ellen Marie Hess as the head of the agency that was the target of lawsuits and a state audit over claim prodessing delays during COVID-19. The Associated Press reports secretary of labor Bryan Slater is to overhaul the VEC … Read more
Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation allowing cities and counties to implement up to a 1% sales tax increase to pay for repairing or building schools. The measure requires a local referendum to implement the tax. 8 localities currently have the sales tax hike implemented. According to a Virginia Department of Education survey over half of … Read more