Virginia’s ban on games of skill is suspended following a court ruling earlier this week. The electronic betting machines which were located in gas stations and convenience stores were outlawed in 2020 by the General Assembly. The injunction was the result of a lawsuit filed against Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorrney General Mark Herring by … Read more
Virginia will not implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for school employees or students. The mother of a 10th grader petitioned the Virginia Department of Health about 3 months ago to enact a mandate and on Monday officials announced they would take no action on the petition saying they lacked the authority to require vaccinations for … Read more
The Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan was released on Tuesday, providing a foundational and fundamental step towards protecting the commonwealth’s coast. Virginia officials worked with 2,000 stakeholders to build the plan that documents which land is exposed to coastal flooding hazards now and into the future, as well as the impacts of those future scenarios … Read more
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Business Person of the Year. Nominees can be any leader from a member business or organization, either private sector or nonprofit, who represents business success and community impact at its finest. Email nomination and a short description of why they deserve this honor … Read more
The new Barrrick’s Mill Road bridge in Middlesex County is open to traffic. Construction began in June after the span over Barrick’s Pond was deemed structurally deficient. Drivers were forced to use a 3-mile-long detour during construction and supply chain issues delayed completing the 40-foot long concrete slab structure. Along with the replacement new pavement … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schools is holding a Three Rivers Health district COVID-19 testing event at Lancaster Middle School this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is open to all staff, students and families. Officials say testing is another layer in protection against COVID-19 and you should be tested if you’re symptomatic, recently … Read more
The Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lancaster By The Bay Chamber of Commerce is this Friday at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Peace on Earth”. It starts at the Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center on N. Main Street, traveling south, turning right onto Irvington Rd., and then right on School Street, ending at … Read more
The Town of Montross receives just over $6,200 as its first cigarette-tax payment. According to Westmoreland News the 2-cent-per-cigarette levy is collected by the Chesapeake Bay Region Cigarette Tax Board which takes a 5% commission. The Board collects for several municipalities and counties with each locality setting its own tax rate. Town Manager Patricia Lewis … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips to identify a man connected with a larceny incident at Food Lion last Saturday evening. A photo of the man is posted at the Department’s Facebook page. He has short dark harir, a short beard and was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with a graphic on the front. … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam proposes pay increases for Virginia State Troopers, correctional officers, deputy sheriffs and regional jail officers in his 2-year budget proposal to be unveiled next week. Under the Governor’s proposal, newly-sworn state troopers will receive a 7.7% pay raise; the starting salary for new correction officers will increase by 25% and the average … Read more