A General Assembly subcommittee began work on marijuana legislation Tuesday, as a coalition of opponents spoke out against legalization. Members of the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services – Subcommittee on Marijuana heard from the public, but most of their discussion centered on how the state should regulate the industry. “I […]
Year: 2021
Shenandoah Valley free tax prep program kicks off in two weeks
Getting free tax preparation might be more important than ever this year for many impacted by the pandemic. Valley VITA is back to provide that service for low-income households, but it’s going to look a little bit different this year due to COVID-19. In just two weeks, the United Way […]
Middle River Regional Jail expansion | “We are just delaying the inevitability of needing to make a decision”
“The longer you delay something, the more it costs to do,” said Middle River Regional Jail Superintendent Jeffery Newton. Middle River Regional Jail has been trying to expand and renovate its facility. “Middle River has been operating at 200 percent capacity for the last four years,” Newton explained. The expansion […]
Preschool Staff Get Their First Dose
The staff of Shenandoah Preschool celebrate getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. “Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital is doing an amazing job at getting the vaccine out,” said a spokeswoman. “The process was very easy and smooth.” Pictured are Michelle Riley, Bethany Hull, Mona Koth, Jenna Donahue, […]