Som residents in Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond and other counties will be asked to allow Dominion Energy access to utility poles on their property in order to expand fiber-optic broadband internet access. According to the Free-Lance Star Dominion doesn’t need any more access or easements than it already has, just permission to use the poles for … Read more
Virginia Stata Police say 14 people lost their lives in crashes during the four-day Memorial Day weekend. In 2020 there were 8 deaths during the same timeframe. Investigators say 2 of those killed were on motorcycles and 8 were not wearing a seat belt. Police wrote more than 5,500 speeding tickets and arrested close to … Read more
Health districts across Virginia are now shifting their vaccine distribution efforts to reach those who either don’t have access or don’t want to get the vaccine. Officials say they’re now looking at expanding the number of smaller, mobile clinics to increase access. Just over 55% of Virginians have received at least one vaccine dose and … Read more
Gloucester County real estate and personal property tax bills will go out in the mail today. Treasurer Tara Thomas tells the Gazette-Jopurnal they normally try to mail out tax bills during the last week in May but issues with new computer software are one of the reasons for the delay. Taxes are due by June … Read more
Prepare for delays this week on Route 3 in Westmoreland County. For today and tomorrow there will be one-way, alternating traffic and after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, there will be a traffic shift onto new pavement between Flat Iron Road and Winter Harbor Road. That will allow the construction of new passing lanes over a … Read more
To commemorate their 25 years in service, Bay Transit has teamed with RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock for an art contest and exhibition. “Art in Transit” is the theme and the winning entry will be displayed on the entire side of a Bay Transit bus. Entrty fee is $20 and up to 2 entries can … Read more
The Lancaster/Northumberland TRIAD is holding a pair of drive-through events where you will receive everything needed to provide lifesaving medical information to EMS, Fire and law enforcemebnt personnel should you not be able to communicate on your own. You will receive a small magnet for your refrigerator and a yellow dot for your car that … Read more
The Animal Welfare League which already helps to feed pets in Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties widens their distribution through a new partnership. According to Northern Neck News the League is working with the Healthy Harvest Food Bank in Warsaw through the “Feed Me, Too” program where pet food is sent to the food … Read more
This weekend, you can fish throughout Virginia without a license. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is offering free recreational rod and reel fishing today through Sunday and facilities use permits will not be required. Whether you have a license or not, all state fishing regulations, including size, season, catch limits and gear … Read more
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is creating a time capsule to mark its move into a new headquarters and you’ll have a say on what spirit from the commonwealth will be put inside. Officials say they know there are a lot to choose from but only one bottle will make the cut. From now … Read more