August 15, 2026
News
Senators Call for Special Session Due to ‘Dire’ Groundwater Report
Virginia Senators Richard Stuart and Russet Perry have sent a joint letter to Governor Abigail Spanberger urging her to call the General Assembly into a special session to address what they describe as “the deeply alarming findings” of a recently released groundwater supply study.
RCPS to Improve Emergency Response w/ Wearable Tech
With new legislation from the 2026 General Assembly supporting the use of wearable electronic devices to improve school safety, Richmond County Public Schools is planning to use technology that could offer benefits including reporting emergencies quicker and providing better information on incident locations, according to assistant superintendent Jason Strong.
TriWay Trail Awarded $2.1 Million
More money has been committed to the TriWay Trail in Lancaster—a shared-use trail that is ultimately intended to extend 10 miles, connecting the towns of Kilmarnock, Irvington, and White Stone.
Montross changes vendor for water withdrawal report
At its July meeting, the Montross Town Council voted to change the vendor for drafting its water withdrawal report from Stantec to Retaw.
VMRC member questions what Caroline River withdrawals mean for NNK and Middle Peninsula
When Thomas Preston voted along with the other members of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to approve Caroline County’s water intake structure, he had the potential implications for other counties, including his hometown, top of mind.
LHS Opening Brings New School Zone
August 10 marked the first day of instruction at the new Lancaster High School, and with it came a new school zone on Irvington Road in the area of Dream Fields and Hills Quarter.
Northumberland’s Interim Finance Director Tackles IRS Penalty
Northumberland County Public Schools has been hit with another IRS penalty, but the new interim finance director, Kimberly Hall-Deans, got it reduced significantly and is working on correcting one of the major causes for it, she revealed during the Joint Finance Committee meeting last week.
COLONIAL BEACH CUTS RIBBON ON NEW HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE
Last Thursday, a ribbon was snipped outside Colonial Beach High School celebrating the new front entrance.
MAN DIES IN WATER NEAR SHARK TOOTH ISLAND
Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after a man died during a water-related incident near Shark Tooth Island.
KPD Calling for Help With Hit‑and‑Run Case
On Monday, the Kilmarnock Police Department issued a call to the public for assistance in identifying a pickup truck and its driver who were allegedly involved in a hit‑and‑run at Dairy Queen in Kilmarnock on Thursday, August 6 at approximately 7:45 p.m.