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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

  • Orange County

Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.

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Greene County bottled water distribution details

Greene County bottled water distribution details

  • Greene County

Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.

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Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

  • Greene County

Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.

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Temporary lane closure for sidewalk addition

Temporary lane closure for sidewalk addition

  • Rocky Mount

Sidewalk and curb work near Sheetz on School Board Road will close one lane April 20 for 3–4 days, with a detour and paving scheduled for April 27.

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Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

  • Madison County

Madison County has prohibited open-air fires effective April 14, 2026, due to drought and wildfire risk, authorizing emergency management to reduce fire danger.

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RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

  • Orange County

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.

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Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

  • Orange County

RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.

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Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards

Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards

    Orange County Public Library received two VPLDA awards for its Revolutionary Self-Expression Program for adults and its innovative curated Book Box service.

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    Public notice: Madison County Board special meeting

    Public notice: Madison County Board special meeting

      Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting April 16, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. before a school tour starting around 8:00 a.m. in Madison, Virginia.

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      Proposed administrative fees for fiscal 2027

      Proposed administrative fees for fiscal 2027

        Madison County will hold an April 14, 2026, public hearing on proposed fiscal 2027 administrative fees; details are on file with the county administrator.

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        Rocky Mount community dog park temporarily closed for upgrades

        Rocky Mount community dog park temporarily closed for upgrades

          Rocky Mount’s Community Park dog park is closed starting March 31 for installation of doggie ramps and tunnels, with plans to reopen by Friday, April 3.

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          Easter egg hunt with Rocky Mount Police and YMCA

          Easter egg hunt with Rocky Mount Police and YMCA

            The Rocky Mount Police Department and Rocky Mount/Franklin County YMCA invite families to an Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3, at 6 p.m. in a community event.

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            Great Mother March traffic advisory for Franklin County

            Great Mother March traffic advisory for Franklin County

              Franklin County advises drivers of the Great Mother March April 4–6, outlining daily routes and urging extra caution around increased pedestrian activity.

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              Campbell County social services to host child abuse prevention event

              Campbell County social services to host child abuse prevention event

                Campbell County Social Services will host a Child Abuse Prevention Month event April 24, 2026 in Rustburg, offering education, resources, games and family activities.

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                Tire day at Greene County Solid Waste Transfer Center

                Tire day at Greene County Solid Waste Transfer Center

                • Greene County

                Greene County Solid Waste Transfer Center will accept up to 12 off-rim car and truck tires per household for free on March 28, 2026, for residents with ID.

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                New Virginia Piedmont tourism region created

                New Virginia Piedmont tourism region created

                • Greene County

                Virginia Tourism Corporation has approved the new Virginia Piedmont tourism region, aligning 11 localities with GO Virginia Region 9, effective January 1, 2027.

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                Finance office budget and credit information

                Finance office budget and credit information

                • Appomattox County

                Learn how Appomattox County develops its annual operating budget, review recent fiscal year budgets and reports, and see the county’s current Moody’s credit rating.

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                Henrico budget boosts schools, public safety, facilities

                Henrico budget boosts schools, public safety, facilities

                • Henrico County

                Henrico County’s $1.4 billion FY 2026-27 budget boosts school and public safety funding, keeps tax rates flat and advances key capital and water projects.

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                Henrico Board of Supervisors March 10 meeting recap

                Henrico Board of Supervisors March 10 meeting recap

                • Henrico County

                Henrico supervisors marked Women’s History Month, issued proclamations, advanced the budget, approved Varina land acquisition and set a utilities rate hearing.

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                Henrico students to explore water crisis on Student Government Day

                Henrico students to explore water crisis on Student Government Day

                • Henrico County

                Sixty-five Henrico County public school seniors will shadow local officials on Student Government Day, focusing on the county’s response to the January 2025 water crisis.

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                Economic development authority monthly meeting in Charles City

                Economic development authority monthly meeting in Charles City

                • Charles City County

                The Charles City Economic Development Authority will hold its monthly meeting on March 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Government Administration Building auditorium.

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                Board of Supervisors work session on March 3, 2026

                Board of Supervisors work session on March 3, 2026

                • Charles City County

                The Charles City County Board of Supervisors will hold a public work session on March 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Government Administration Building Auditorium.

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                Henrico board honors Glen Allen teams, Cobbs Creek reservoir

                Henrico board honors Glen Allen teams, Cobbs Creek reservoir

                • Henrico County

                Henrico supervisors honored Glen Allen state champion teams, celebrated an APWA award for the Cobbs Creek reservoir, and approved key budget, housing and utility actions.

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                Two-hour delay for Charles City County offices

                Two-hour delay for Charles City County offices

                • Charles City County

                Due to inclement weather, Charles City County offices will open on a two-hour delay at 10:00 a.m. Please travel with caution and monitor for updates.

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                Board of Supervisors honors Powhatan Lions Club

                Board of Supervisors honors Powhatan Lions Club

                • Powhatan county

                Powhatan County Board of Supervisors issues a proclamation honoring the Powhatan Lions Club for 50 years of volunteer service, donations and community support.

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                Walk for peace draws thousands through Henrico County

                Walk for peace draws thousands through Henrico County

                • Henrico County

                Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles for peace pass through Henrico, sharing mindfulness, unity and compassion during a snowy stop at Virginia Randolph.

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