Revitalization efforts in Montross stalled
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:51
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The town of Montross had a lot of work to do before it could start utilizing the $500,000, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD) for revitalization efforts.
Some of work included ensuring that policies such as nondiscrimination, grievance procedures, anti displacement plan etc had been drafted, updated and/or adopted.
VDOT to conduct traffic study at intersection of Rt. 205 and 628
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:06
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Dave Brown, Northern Neck Residency Administrator for VDOT, addressed Colonial Beach Town Council at the March meeting to hear council and public opinion on the need for installing a regular traffic light at the intersection of routes 205 and 628. He also announced a traffic study for the intersection, which is near Hall’s Supermarket.
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Bomb threat, shooting and two thefts kept Sheriff’s Office busy
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- Published on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:34
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Two suspects are in custody, being held without bond at the Northern Neck Regional Jail, and will appear before the Westmoreland General District Court for two very different charges.
Thefts
The Westmoreland Sheriff’s Office is investigating two thefts in Westmoreland County, both occurring between the evening of March 8 and the early morning of March 9.
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New county store to end long drive for gas and groceries
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2013 00:37
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A new country store, Erica Mall, will open this summer at the intersection of Mt. Holly Rd. and Erica Rd. in Westmoreland County. The new store will end a long drive of up to 15 miles for residents from Nomini Bay to the Potomac River who are in need of gas and groceries
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Westmoreland Board of Supervisors approve auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputies
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 00:03
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In an effort to help the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office deal with growing responsibilities and reduced resources, the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors Monday night approved the appointment of unpaid auxiliary deputy sheriffs.
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Westmoreland Rehabilitation Center keeps citizens on the move
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 16:58
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With the growing number of senior citizens in King George and Westmoreland Counties, the demand for effective, quality health care has increased dramatically and Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare has become a popular solution for those seeking to recover from illness, injury or surgery.
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Jury gives 80 years for violent home invasion
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- Published on Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:29
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A Westmoreland County Circuit Court jury has convicted two men of a violent 2011 home invasion and sentenced them to 80 years in prison, the minimum sentencing allowed by law. The pair is scheduled to appear before a circuit court judge on April 5, and the judge can maintain the lengthy sentences or suspend a portion of the time imposed by the jury.
