Virginia's widespread drought threatens crops, raises wildfire risk

The entire state of Virginia is under drought watch or warning advisories as of May 14. The Virginia Department of ...
The Observer

Bloomfield boys, Nutley’s Ranges and Alvarez win at Essex Track Championships

Bloomfield’s track & field program continues to make history. One year removed from just its second ever Essex County boys championship in more than 100 years and just a couple weeks removed ...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Newark, New Jersey’s, mayoral election

Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka faces seven challengers as he seeks a fourth term Tuesday as the chief executive of his state's largest city.
Clacton Gazette

Essex Virginia Beach trade relations discussed in visit

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Mass bird deaths on Tappahannock bridge were not related to bird flu: Virginia DWR

ESSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The dozens of dead birds found on an Essex County bridge did not die as a result of bird flu as initially believed, according to state officials. On Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, ...
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Woman killed in Essex County crash, state police say

ESSEX COUNTY, Va. — A woman was killed in a crash in Essex County on Wednesday, according to the Virginia State Police. The crash happened along Route 619, just north of Clarke Lane, at 12:44 p.m.
Virginia Mercury

Va. school divisions repay nearly $30 million in misused special ed funds; one division disputes

Three school divisions were alerted that they misused federal funds intended for students with disabilities have made nearly $30 million in total repayments, according to the state Department of ...