SCC Observing National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week

The State Corporation Commission is partnering with the FCC, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates to highlight “National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week” which runs through September 24. For income-eligible individuals Lifeline provides a $9.25 monthly discount on broadband internet service and a $7.25 monthly … Read more

CVS Holding Hiring Event On Friday

Drug store chain CVS is holding a hiring event on Friday with the goal of filling 840 open positions in Virginia and 25,000 nationwide. Opportunities include pharmacy, nursing and retail positions. Company officials say these jobs offer an opportunity to really make an impact on public health in the community and the country. Beginning next … Read more

Commission Report Finds VEC Unable To Handle COVID-19 Claim Increase

Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission issues a report following a review of the Virginia Employment Commission that determined the agency wasn’t able to handle the large increase in jobless claims during COVID-19 and it was slow to implement improvements. According to News 8 the review found the commission was operating with information technology … Read more

Middlesex Testing Pipeline System

The Middlesex Water Authority is testing the first section of its pipeline system. Authority Chairman Greg Chambers tells the Southside Sentinel that the initial testing took several days and around 100,000 gallons of water. Chambers says there’s still a number of tasks to complete including chlorinating the test system, finalizing meters and get approval from … Read more

LCSO Reports New Phone Scam Involving Virginia Power

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scam making the rounds involving a represententative from Virginia Power who threatens to disconnect your service if a payment isn’t made immediately. The caller identifies himself as Nathan. The department says do not fall for this scam and never give out any personal information over … Read more

Richmond County Holding ‘Fall Into Action’ Beautification Contest

Richmond County is holding its “Fall Into Action” beautification campaign starting Oct. 1 through Nov. 11. Neighborhoods, businesses, schools, churches and other non profits are encouraged to pick up trash and maybe win some cash. Top collectors recorve up to $200 for their favorite Richmond County community organization. Register at co.richmond.va.us then snap a picture … Read more

RAL Art Center Labor Day Art Show Wraps Up Saturday

RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock wraps up its Labor Day art show on Saturday. Center Board of Directors President Barbara Kershner tells the Rappahannock Record the show was judged by Robin Caspari who has taught classes at the center. Visitors voted for Linda Goldstein’s entry entitled “Oyster Haven” as the winner of the Viewer’s Choice … Read more

Small Business Endorses Ransone in House District 99th Race

99th District House Delegate Margaret Ransone picks up an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Virginia Political Action Comittee. Officials say small business owners understand how critical this election is and that Virginians elect a candidate who resists efforts to increase their labor costs. Ransone says she is thankful for the hard-working individuals … Read more

Dominion Makes Too Much Money, SCC Says

State Corporation Commission officials say over the last 4 years Dominion Energy made more than a fair profit from Virginia customers – enough in fact to give ratepayers a total of $312 million in refunds. But according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch it would take legal action by the commission to make that happen. Dominion officials … Read more