September 15, 2026
News
Richmond County has hazardous waste events scheduled through 2027
Residents of Richmond County will now have two opportunities each year to dispose of household hazardous waste, as county officials move forward with a newly added spring collection event.
Rappahannock Activities Report
The RHS Girls Basketball team won their Class 1 Region A Semifinal Round over Middlesex. That win not only qualified the team for the Region Championship game but it also earned them a spot in the Class 1 VHSL State Tournament.
2026 Montross Fall Festival beginning to take shape
Barbara Jean Jones, one of the lead voices on the Montross Fall Festival Committee, revealed that all plans for this year’s event are being made with the 250th anniversary in mind.
Binder-inspired Ingredient Disclosure Bill halted in the House
“Imagine this: you’re prescribed a life saving medication but hidden within its formula is an ingredient that could trigger a severe allergic reaction or, worse, exacerbate a chronic condition like Celiac disease. This isn’t a hypothetical nightmare. It’s a reality for millions of Americans today,” King George County Supervisor Cathy Binder told the House Social Services Subcommittee.
Westmoreland changes wellhead regulations to ease building
For a long time, a segment of Westmoreland County’s zoning ordinances made it challenging to build on small lots while trying to access well water. Last month’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors saw the matter dealt with via unanimous decision after a presentation by Kelly De Jesus, the assistant planning director from the Land Use Administration.
Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids
After multiple debates and meetings between stakeholders, a compromise has been reached on how Virginia can begin to monitor the presence of “forever chemicals,” in biosolids that are used as fertilizer on farms across the commonwealth.