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Two Virginia Cities Among Top Roach-Infested Cities in America
Virginia, known for its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, is home to some of the most picturesque towns and cities in the United States. However, beneath the charm lies a troubling issue that residents and visitors alike must contend with: pest infestations, particularly cockroaches. According to recent studies, two cities in Virginia have made the list of the most roach-infested cities in America. In this blog post, we’ll explore these cities, the implications of their pest problems, and what residents can do to combat these unwelcome invaders.
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
New public notice law will delay permit approvals, Smithfield says
Town officials in Smithfield say a change in Virginia’s public notice laws will lengthen the approval process for rezoning applications and other permits that require votes by the town’s Planning Commission and Town Council. State law has for decades required local governments to solicit public input ahead of adopting any new ordinance or amendment, including […]
Chinese national pleads guilty to espionage, used drone to spy on Navy ships being built
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Chinese national graduate student from Minnesota pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the Espionage Act for taking drone footage of Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding. “Our enemies would love to know about what we’re building, what we’re doing in this area to get a leg up on us […]
Director, chief of staff and chief of surgery all out at Hampton VA Medical Center after investigation
Major leadership changes are underway at the VA Medical Center in Hampton after an investigation by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The House committee launched an investigation after lawmakers said they met with people who work at the medical center in March to discuss the delivery of care after recent scrutiny. Earlier this year, the House committee requested documents related to ...
Dormant shopping center to become condos
A unanimous vote by the Suffolk City Council authorizes Coastal Virginia Partners, LLC. to proceed with plans to construct a new 78-unit condominium complex at 1226 white Marsh Rd. During their Wednesday, July 17 meeting held at City Hall, council voted seven to 0 to approve RZN2023-007 (Conditional) to rezone and amend property on 1226 […] The post Dormant shopping center to become condos appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Developer looks to revive rejected Windsor warehouses
The developer of a proposed multi-warehouse complex on the outskirts of Windsor that Isle of Wight County supervisors rejected last month is in talks with county officials to revive the project. Isle of Wight Economic Development Director Kristi Sutphin said at a July 9 meeting of the county’s Economic Development Authority that Tidewater Logistics Center […] The post Developer looks to revive rejected Windsor warehouses appeared first on The Tidewater News.
After public outcry, major road project planned near Suffolk warehouse complex
After public outcry over a massive warehouse complex being built not far from downtown Suffolk, city leaders are planning a major road project that they say will mitigate residents’ traffic concerns. The city plans to improve a section of Route 460 as part of a $86.8 million road project. City leaders say it will increase capacity on a major roadway near the planned 10 building, ...
Red light and speed cameras coming to Hampton in August
HAMPTON — Drivers will need to be more cautious — or risk a fine. The city is installing speed and red-light cameras that go live next month. Mayor Donnie Tuck spoke of the impending camera fees during his final town hall meeting Thursday at the American Theatre. The red-light cameras are meant to deter drivers from clogging city streets when traffic from the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and ...
Windsor experiences brief water outage
The town of Windsor experienced a brief water outage on Tuesday, July 23, after an issue arose amid a fire hydrant replacement at the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. Town Councilman Walter Bernacki, who also serves as a lieutenant and public information officer with the WVFD, said the cause of the outage was not a systemic […] The post Windsor experiences brief water outage appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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