edit post Local Delegate proposes two-year freeze on AEP rate hikes amid rising utility costs by submissions January 31, 2025 0 A proposed bill in the Virginia House of Delegates seeks to freeze Appalachian Power Company (AEP) rate increases for two years while introducing greater citizen input into the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) decision-making process.

17 hours ago · Fairy Stone State Park will hold a public information meeting on Saturday, February 22, to discuss the recently launched Friends of Fairy Stone initiative. The meeting will be held in Fayerdale Hall at 2 p.m. Park Manager Adam Layman said the park hopes to restart its volunteer-based citizen support ...

18 hours ago · Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect statewide from Feb. 15 through April 30, restricting open-air burning until after 4 p.m. each day. The seasonal restriction is intended to prevent wildfires, which are more common during late winter and early spring due to increased wind speeds, lower ...

2 days ago · Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials. “With another round of winter weather across the state this week forecasted to bring ...

Feb 5, 2025 · The Patrick County Green Team picked up over 260 pounds of roadside trash from Poplar Drive on Sunday Jan 26. Join the Green Team for the next cleanup on Feb 22.

Feb 5, 2025 · As multiple bills make their way through the 2025 General Assembly, local officials are reaffirming their opposition to solar energy projects and efforts to shift decision-making authority away from local governments. As of Jan. 30, 12 solar-related bills had been introduced, with only three failing ...

Jan 8, 2025 · As a snow and ice storm swept through the region Sunday and Monday, plows became familiar sights on roads across the county. Snow accumulations varied widely, with some areas seeing several inches, while others experienced lighter coverage.

Jan 6, 2025 · Events in Patrick County and Martinsville to receive a portion of more than $812,139 in matching grant funds awarded to 81 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)’s Special Events & Festivals Sponsorship Program (SEF), Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a release.

Wednesday, April 20 The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office. Monday, April 25... Read more Details

Oct 9, 2024 · Six members of the Patrick County Patriots were the first chainsaw crew to reach parts of Grayson County, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene.