Stafford property values up slightly
Fredericksburg.com reports Property values in Stafford County are starting to stabilize after a volatile decade, says Commissioner of Revenue Scott Mayausky.
Blockbuster Location Closing
Patch.com reports The Blockbuster in Cheshire Station Plaza will see its last day of business on April 19. The store is being closed and customers are being asked to transition to Blockbuster’s online service.
Area creeks don’t meet water quality standards for presence of E.coli
Staffordcountysun.com reports There’s too much E. coli, or Escherichia coli, bacteria in portions of area creeks.
‘Taxidermy Phil’ serves up a stiff Groundhog Day for D.C.
The Washington Examiner reports Forget Punxsutawney Phil. To predict the end of winter weather, D.C. is relying on its own groundhog from now on — the famous Pennsylvanian’s brother, Potomac Phil.
University of Virginia prepares for George Huguely trial
The Washington Examiner reports The University of Virginia is preparing its students and staff for next week’s high-profile trial for a student accused of killing his former girlfriend in May 2010. Both played lacrosse for the school.
McDonnell lobbies Kroger about Va.-based Mercury Paper
The Washington Post reports First, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, the state’s chief jobs creation officer, lobbied companies, including Wal-Mart, that threatened to cut off business with Virginia-based Mercury Paper.
Obama makes second visit to Northern Virginia this week
WTOP.com reports President Obama is scheduled to make his second visit to northern Virginia in the last three days.
Va. earthquake recovery centers to close Feb. 11
WTOP.com reports State and federal officials are preparing to close two disaster recovery centers set up after an August earthquake, but officials say assistance will continue to be available.
Kings Dominion passes key vote in Virginia House
WTOP.com reports Efforts to do away with the so called King’s Dominion law that prohibits Va. schools from opening before Labor Day has cleared a key hurdle. But the repeal still faces another road block.
Commonwealth Transportation Board Saves Nearly $26 Million in Refinancing Deal for Improvements
Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) sold more than $124 million in refunding bonds at a true interest cost of 1.38 percent, saving $25.8 million over the next 16 years.
Economic study: Va. wine industry growing
WTOP.com reports Virginia’s growing wine industry seems to be bearing fruit, according to an economic impact study released by Gov. Bob McDonnell’s office Thursday.
