June 26, 2026
News
Significant leak in Dahlgren possibly linked to multi-million gallon losses
Dan Hamilton, General Manager of the King George Service Authority, provided a briefing on a significant water leak at Wawa in Dahlgren and said it may finally explain the millions of gallons the Authority had been losing on a monthly basis.
According to SCEMFIS
According to SCEMFIS, the recently announced pilot study will test whether PIT tagging can help answer some of those unresolved questions. There will be two main components: First, controlled studies would be conducted at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) to determine whether inserting PIT tags affects fish survival. In these trials, some fish would be tagged and others would not, allowing scientists to compare outcomes under the same conditions.
Pilot study announced as possible step toward Bay-specific menhaden data
Critics of commercial menhaden fish‑ing in the Chesapeake Bay have called for Bay-specific science. The Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) announced a pilot is advancing that may be able to provide it.
Ongoing drought conditions delay spring plantings, stress cropland across Virginia
More than a few passing showers are needed to fully quench agricultural lands parched from persistent drought statewide.
CRRL Announces Permanent Endowment
Central Rappahannock Regional Library announced the establishment of The Library Fund for Literacy and Learning, a permanent endowment created in 2025 in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region.
RICHMOND COUNTY IMPOSES BURN BAN
Richmond County has enacted a countywide burn ban that took effect at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, in response to increasingly dangerous fire conditions.
Three Rivers Health District conducts biohazard threat exercise
Last Friday, the Three Rivers Health District and local partners conducted a biological event training exercise simulating a coordinated public response to a novel influenza A virus.
NAPS Awards $4,500 in Scholarships to College-Bound NHS Seniors
Three college-bound Northumberland High School seniors received scholarships from the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) during the Senior Recognition ceremony on April 27.
Northumberland planning to audit school nutrition program
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors granted its blessing for the county finance team to conduct an internal audit of the school system’s nutrition program.