Virginia Press Releases

Poet SC Trevena Explores the Depths of Love in “Fever and Reverence: Passion in Verse”

Modern poet SC Trevena invites readers on an evocative journey of love, passion, and resilience in her latest collection of poetry. VA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SC Trevena, a poet based in the Eastern United States, announces …

Cranemasters Accelerates Innovation in Customer Solutions

The appointment of Allen Miotke strengthens engineering capabilities, product development, and cross-operational collaboration. NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cranemasters has expanded its engineering …

Bridgewater Named Happiest Mountain Town; Sunday’s Harris Concert

Happiest Mountain Town In its latest issue, Blue Ridge Country Magazine named Bridgewater the Happiest Mountain Town among communities with a population less than 10,000. The magazine noted that our parks, mini-golf, and Sipe Center all provide a lot to do …

Bidding Set to Close on a 4BR/5BA Brick Home on 2± Acres in Orange County VA Announces Nicholls Auction Marketing Group

4 BR Home on 2 +/- Acres w/great location, setting & size in Orange County, VA Set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Marketing Group FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nicholls Auction …

Smithfield man pleads guilty to illegally selling the firearm used in the campus shooting at Old Dominion University

Kenya Mcchell Chapman, 32, of Smithfield, pled guilty today to illegally selling the firearm used in the campus shooting at Old Dominion University.

Salem District weekly traffic alert: July 17-24, 2026

The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New …

Fairfax County Parkway southbound lane closures between Route 29 and Popes Head Road July 19-20

Staunton District Traffic Alert for July 20 – July 24, 2026

STAUNTON – The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton District, which consists of 11 counties in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. Scheduled work is subject to wchange due to …

Culpeper District Weekly Traffic Alert: July 20–24, 2026

CULPEPER -- To view next week's construction and maintenance work for the Culpeper District, please visit the Culpeper District Weekly Traffic Alert: July 20–24, 2026. The date and time ranges indicate when work is scheduled, not when it will be …

Fredericksburg District: Weekly Travel Alert for July 19-25, 2026

I-95 Northbound Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Thursday – Friday, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. I-95 northbound off-ramp to southbound Route 1 closed for construction with a detour. Read the release. Exit 130 (Route 3/Fredericksburg) Monday – Wednesday, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. …

Richmond District weekly traffic alert: July 18-24, 2026

RICHMOND — A forecast of road construction that could cause delays from July 11-17, 2026, is available at: Richmond District Weekly Traffic Alert July 18-24, 2026 For the most current traffic and road work information, visit 511Virginia at 511.vdot. …

I-95 northbound paving requires ramp closures next week at exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) in Stafford

Starting late Sunday, July 19, I-95 northbound on- and off-ramps will close between 10 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. FREDERICKSBURG – Interstate 95 northbound paving will require ramp closures next week at exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) and Route 610 (Garrisonville …

Bowling Green Town Manager Elected President of State Local Government Management Association

PRESS RELEASE: July 15, 2026 CONTACT: Jeffrey Smith, Deputy Clerk, 804-633-6212 Bowling Green, VA – Bowling Green Town Manager India Adams-Jacobs has been elected President of the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA). She is the first …

Route 14 North End Branch bridge project in Mathews County complete

FREDERICKSBURG – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its contractor have completed a major rehabilitation project on the Route 14 bridge over North End Branch in Mathews County. Travelers can now use both travel lanes on Route 14 to cross …

Overnight four-hour full closures scheduled on I-64 east for new flyover ramp and bridge construction

CHESAPEAKE — Beginning as early as July 18, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a series of overnight full directional closures, lasting approximately four hours each, on I-64 east in Chesapeake …

Bristol District weekly traffic alert: July 20- 26, 2026

BRISTOL — In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway construction and maintenance projects in southwestern Virginia. When traveling through highway work zones, use …

Construction to improve Route 17 intersections in Gloucester starts Aug. 2

FREDERICKSBURG – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its contractor will begin work to improve two Route 17 intersections in Gloucester County on Sunday, Aug. 2. The existing directional crossovers at Route 17 and Fox First Street and …

Town of Appomattox Announces Voluntary Water Conservation Measures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Town of Appomattox Announces Voluntary Water Conservation Measures  Voluntary Water Conservation Measures Now in EffectThe Town of Appomattox is asking all residential and commercial water customers to voluntarily reduce their water …

Richmond District Traffic Alert: Manakin Road in Goochland County to close for pipe replacement project

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close Route 621 (Manakin Road) between Mount Olive Road and Route 612 (Three Chopt Road) in Goochland County for a pipe replacement project at 1617 Manakin Road. Weather permitting, the road …

Route 1 intersection improvements open to traffic in Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG – Construction is complete to improve two Route 1 intersections in the City of Fredericksburg, at Fall Hill Avenue and at Hanson Avenue and Princess Anne Street. Completed improvements at Route 1 and Fall Hill Avenue include: Crosswalks and …