June 24, 2026
News
Northumberland Chair hopes to spark a movement for dispatchers
After watching bills fail year after year in Richmond, Northumberland County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Brann is hoping a local effort can help build momentum to support emergency dispatchers across Virginia.
Two Northern Neck sites receiving Commonwealth History Fund grants
Two Northern Neck historical sites will receive funding through the Commonwealth History Fund.
Westmoreland gives Rt. 347 project the stamp of approval
In February, at the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors’ meeting, County Administrator Jim Taylor brought forth a matter involving documents that would update the state highway system. This has been particularly relevant for the County ever since the realignment project for Route 347 came to completion in 2021. The highway system needs to reflect both new and abandoned routes. According to Taylor, while the roadway realignment project started in 2020 and finished the year after, VDOT’s central office required confirmation from the current Board that they supported the previously approved project. This would allow VDOT to finalize the formal changes.
VMRC approved $2.6 Million for Little Wicomico dredging
Virginia Marine Resources Commission approved $2.6 million for the Little Wicomico dredging project, work last done over a decade ago by the Army Corps of Engineers. But conditions have now reached a critical point, local stakeholders testified.
The birds are back in town – Richmond Falcon Cam is live
Biologists from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have observed peregrine falcons on camera at Riverfront Plaza in downtown Richmond. This means the time has come for DWR, in partnership with Comcast Business, to turn on the live stream for the ninth year.
RCPS pulls in nearly $300k in grants
Richmond County Public Schools has secured nearly $300,000 in new grant funding, a financial injection that is intended to benefit STEM education, expand computer science instruction, and accelerate math achievement.
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Saturday
In memory and respect of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Governor Abigail Spanberger ordered the flags of the United States and Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth on March 7 from sunrise to sunset.
Ashburn receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce celebrated community leadership and service during its Annual Awards Dinner where Caroll Lee Ashburn was awarded the 2026 Dennis Burchill Lifetime Achievement Award.