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People speak about new car dealership, dog policy at public forum
Residents took their place in front of the microphone during Tuesday’s public forum to voice their concerns over a number of issues. A total of 11 speakers signed up, with four of them speaking on the recent changes to animal ordinances, and three discussing the proposed car dealership at the Route 4 and 235 intersection. Bridget Lawrence of California spoke about the flooding in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, near a...
Police ID 3 Dead In High-Speed, DUI Crash In Fairfax County
Police have identified the three people killed in a Fairfax County crash Tuesday, July 23.The 2024 Acura Integra driven by Corey Rogers, 46, of Reston, was heading south on West Ox Road when Rogers failed to negotiate a turn and struck a cement jersey wall at Route 29 in Legato around 3:55 a.m., co…
Virginia man arrested after shooting 2 people, running woman over with his car
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A man is in custody in connection to a shooting early Wednesday morning that left two people injured. Investigators say the man also ran over a woman with his car before leaving the area. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Ashby Drive...
St. Mary's EMS chief accused of stealing medicine, again
A suspect has been identified and charges are pending against an individual who is suspected of tampering with security seals on local ambulances in St. Mary’s County, according to local police. Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, the chief of Emergency Medical Services for St. Mary’s County, has been identified as the lone suspect, according to a release from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. While Raley had not yet been officially charged as of press time this week, this is not the first time he was...
New Eastville Inn owner gives update to Northampton Board
The new owner of the Eastville Inn gave the Northampton Board of Supervisors an update at their July work session Tuesday night in Eastville. According to John Greenside, an attorney from Virginia Beach, the building was in serious need of structural repair. He reported that most of the brick work on the building, both aesthetic and structural, had been repointed. He had to lift the northern most section of the building, at one time the town’s Post office, to fix the foundation and reattach the joists. However, the structural work is not yet completed. He still needs to remove a concrete floor in the basement, dig down several inches and replace it, along with new piers which are currently supporting the building. He also plans to sister boards to the floor joists.
One Driver Hospitalized After Head-On Collision In Valley Lee
VALLEY LEE, Md. – On July 23, 2024, at approximately 7:05 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles in the area of Piney Point Road and Peninsulas Court in Valley Lee. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles damaged with airbags deployed in...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
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