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
Governor Ralph Northam proclaims the week of Sep. 20 as “Septic Smart Week”. The annual event focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. Officials say there are approximately 1.1 million households in Virginia with septic systems to treat wastewater mostly in sparsely populated areas. When properly … Read more
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recognizes September 19 through the 25 as National Farm Safety and Health Week to raise awareness and encourage the safety and well-being of all in the agriculture industry. Officials say agriculture and forestry are Virginia’s most hazardous occupations. Workers are at high risk for fatal and nonfatal … Read more
The Middlesex County Sports Complex in Loxust Hill continues its “Build a Pathway to Success” fundraising campaign. According to the Southside Sentinel the campaign began nearly 20 years ago and participants can purchase a commemorative brick to be placed on a pathway around the flagpole and concession stand. So far over 300 bricks have been … Read more
Fans of classic cars, aircraft and boats should plan to attend the 25th Wings, Wheels and Keels on Saturday at Hummel Field airport on Planeview Road in Topping from 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. Event chairman Rusty Gill tells the Southside Sentinel there will be more than 100 antique, classic and exotic cars on display … Read more
Westmoreland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Perry outlined his goals for the division during a school board meeting last month. Dr. Perry tells Westmoreland News the first goal is to prepare a Capital Improvement Plan to be presented before the Board of Supervisors around June or July of next year. Perry also wants to target … Read more
Former Virginia Delegate and Secretary of Natural Resources Tayloe Murphy Jr. died last week. The Northern Neck native is known for passage of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act in 1986 and its renewal in 1996. Governor Ralph Northam’s office issued a statement saying Murphy was a true gentleman who lived a life of service and … Read more
Tickets are now available for the Northern Neck Orchestra’s 2021-2022 season. According to the Gazette-Journal the first concert of the orchestra’s 30th year will be Nov. 6 at the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock and includes compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven and George Gershwin and a work by Mexican composer Arturo Marquez. Other concerts … Read more
Stratford Hall is presenting Homeschool Day this Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You’ll be able to take a self-guided audio tour of the Great House and historic area, participate in a scavenger hunt for children and learn about colonial foodways while watching an 18th-century cooking demonstration with Dontavius Williams. The event is sponsored … Read more
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August is 4% which is down two-tenths from July and 3 percentage points lower than a year ago. The work force increased last month by 5,550 to 4.25 million and the number unemployed dropped by close to 7,700. Virginia’s unemployment rate continues to be below the national rate of … Read more