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Smithfield no longer planning to demolish dam
Two years after reversing course on plans to demolish its Waterworks Road dam, Smithfield is in the process of renewing the earthen embankment’s state operating permit, according to Town Manager Michael Stallings. A state report from 2018 had classified the dam as a “significant” flooding hazard. Citing a 2020 report by the engineering firm Draper […]
Navy awards HII $78 million for quality of life improvements at Newport News
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $78 million contract modification to Huntington IngalI Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding to enhance the quality of life for sailors and shipyard workers. This initiative includes the construction of a new facility for personnel working on aircraft carriers undergoing mid-life refueling and overhaul, as detailed by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
Carrollton Royal Farms to open in August
A Royal Farms in Carrollton is set to open in August, according to Isle of Wight County Economic Development Director Kristi Sutphin. Isle of Wight County supervisors approved the 12-pump gas station and convenience store in 2022 for one of several commercial parcels in The Crossings at Bartlett Station, a mixed-use development at the corner […]
Sidewalk and bikeway improvements completed in JCC
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The sidewalk and bikeway improvement project has been completed in the Norge section of James City County. This $1.6 million project is designed to improve bikeway and pedestrian access on the stretch of Richmond Road between Croaker Road and Old Church Road. According...
Family of USS George Washington sailor who died by suicide files $60M lawsuit
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The family of a USS George Washington sailor who died by suicide aboard the ship has filed a $60 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Navy and Huntington Ingalls, alleging inadequate living conditions on the ship. Xavier Mitchell-Sandor died in April 2022, and, according to...
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources secures $8 million NOAA grant for coastal resilience project
Isle of Wight County, Virginia – Securing a $8 million government grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is making a significant step to increase coastal resilience and restore important ecosystems. Specifically targeting the Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area near Carrollton, this substantial financing will lead a project aiming at revitalizing the marshland and oyster ecosystems along the James River.
Resubmitted Tidewater Logistics Center plans show one less warehouse
The developer of the proposed Tidewater Logistics Center on the outskirts of Windsor is hoping one less warehouse will persuade Isle of Wight County supervisors to waive a one-year waiting period to reapply for industrial zoning. County officials, however, say the revision isn’t sufficiently different from the concept supervisors voted 4-1 on June 13 to […]
Infographic for Newport News County: Night Light Exposure Raises Your Risk Diabetes
**Why This Matters to You: **Mobile devices before bed? New research highlights an important and modifiable risk factor that could affect your health and well-being. Take Note: Reducing night light exposure could be a simple way to lower your risk of facing many negative health consequences. You can view the...
Rabid fox reported in Seaford area of York County
YORK COUNTY, Va. — Residents in York County are being asked to report any exposure to a rabid fox that was reported in the Seaford area this week. The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts sent out a release Friday notifying the community that a gray fox and a dog were involved in an incident near Claxton Creek Road.
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