Virginia’s economy is doing better than expected. Governor Ralph Northam says they found a windfall of 730-million-dollars in tax revenue from the holidays. This comes after lawmakers revised the budget. Northam says the new numbers show that the state economy continues to thrive in spite of the pandemic.
Officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation are sending a strict message to residents. The department says people should not drive around or move those big and bright “Road Closed” signs or barriers. Often, they are attached to orange cones and are in place to keep you safe from a hazard that is ahead of … Read more
The latest data shows an increase of one-thousand-539 new coronavirus cases in Virginia. That leaves the overall case count at 555-thousand-538 as of yesterday. Virginia’s positivity rate continues to fall as it’s now at nine-point-three-percent. Health officials say folks should not let down their guard and continue to follow public health guidelines.
A new and improved statewide COVID vaccine pre-registration site launches today. Among other things, the website will give you a confirmation when you fill out the form, patients will get weekly reminders, and they can now check their status at anytime. The state has also ramped up its call center with 750 call-takers that speak … Read more
Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked all weekend to remove downed trees and utility lines to reopen as many roads as possible in the hardest hit areas of the Fredericksburg District, including Lancaster, Northumberland and Middlesex counties. As of Sunday evening nearly 30 roads remain closed in the Fredericksburg District. Many of … Read more
The statewide burn ban will go into effect on Monday (February 15). The ban on open air burning before 4 p.m. will be in-effect through April 30 and applies to all open air burning that occurs within 300 feet of woodland. Fire officials say the dangers of fires spreading during this time frame are due … Read more
The winter weather has kept Virginia State Police busy over the weekend. Troopers responded to more than 400 traffic crashes and over 200 disabled vehicles on Saturday alone. The department says that despite rising temperatures on Sunday, an overnight and early morning refreeze is likely. Add some extra time to your commute and slow down … Read more
Rappahannock Community College has more than $400,000 in scholarships available to students.The scholarship application for the 2021-2022 academic year is open until Feb. 19. For information and to access the online application, visit www.rappahannock.edu/scholarships or call Scholarship Specialist Beth Robins at 804-333-6708.
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to watch their speed. Responding to numerous complaints, radar enforcement has been set in commercial areas near Cooks Corner. A motorist ran through area radar at 100 mph, resulting in a police chase that ended with a crash. The speed limit through the area is 45 mph.
The White Stone Town Council recently voted to spend almost $8,000 to replace the engine in its town police car. The costs to replace the engine in the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is $7,972.52. The funds to cover the costs come from a money market account held at Atlantic Union Bank and from the town’s … Read more