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Those familiar with Colonial Beach Town Council will undoubtedly remember the visage of Tom Moncure sitting beside his colleagues rarely saying a word, but paying rapt attention to everything going on around him. Unfortunately, Moncure had to part w… https://t.co/fywPuYZePi

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Last Thursday, three arrests were made in Westmoreland County for 16 indictments stemming from an undercover investigation that remains underway. https://t.co/fyo93PsPfa

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Every Woman’s Life is a potentially life-saving resource that’s likely flying under the radar of many Virginians. https://t.co/Kv7ECKr2wp

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Daniel Raymond Sherwood, a 65-year-old Colonial Beach man, is facing a trio of felonies, including 2nd degree murder for an incident over the weekend. https://t.co/CWEN6jvOKw

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It won’t be much longer before the night of all things spooky is upon us. Halloween is almost like Black Friday for candy stores, and a nightmare for anyone worried about their kids’ dental bills in the aftermath. While that day has yet to arrive, t… https://t.co/qirUUiSq03

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The old Montross water system is more or less a thing of the past. Most of the old lines have been removed and replaced with modern water pipes. That said, there is still one part of the project that is on the Town’s wish list: extending the line do… https://t.co/yDhd1gtgql

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Those who have visited places such as Stratford Hall, Wakefield, or the Monroe Birthplace know of the pivotal role many of those who were born or who lived in the southern colonies played in the years before and after the American Revolution. The Da… https://t.co/9HNsmOQPOh

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The commercial harvest of blue crabs has been extended in Virginia as the crab population trends upward. https://t.co/GhCupBSEB7

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Westmoreland County Public Schools had a special reason to host its annual State of the Schools message this year. Held in the beautiful new Westmoreland High School, attendees were presented with a display of four large Promethean boards “telling t… https://t.co/qEy1VEFhLq

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If one were to take a look at October on their calendar, they would probably start thinking that the month was a sort of last hurrah for community events before everyone hunkers down for fall and winter festivities. This could be especially true in … https://t.co/TIU4YF6LPA

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Mental health review ordered for man accused in Lara Ridge Rd. murder https://t.co/tBS8rTKVoo

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Virginia reached $30.3 billion in visitor spending, returning to pre-pandemic levels https://t.co/nCXzVTsKe0

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On Friday, Sept. 22, the discovery of a bullet led to the partial lockdown of King George High School. https://t.co/TM7oyTkxC5

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David Beale, VDOT resident engineer, was on hand at last month’s regular meeting of the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors to give a look into just how much had been accomplished, and it made for a mighty list. https://t.co/O85ASnq1pi

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Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after two search warrants resulted in the arrest of two wanted individuals and the discovery of suspected narcotics at a local residence. https://t.co/hktbzishl7

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In a rural county like Westmoreland, having a properly functioning EMS program is absolutely vital to the wellbeing of the residents. Typically, this has been accomplished with the aid of volunteers, whether it be fire departments, rescue squads, or… https://t.co/xHsAyaJhzx

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The Montross Fall Festival is one of those great October milestones that participants look forward to each year just like the turning of the leaves or the coming of Halloween. https://t.co/Z5GVPpBAqz

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A suspected road race on Rt. 30l led to drug charges against four people, all of them from out-of-state. https://t.co/dYxbf8eTHj

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Petersburg man was shot during a racing event in Westmoreland on Saturday night. https://t.co/jJ1deFFqWX

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Bay Transit announced that beginning Monday, October 2nd, a second full-time demand responsive bus will be placed into service in Richmond County.   https://t.co/Huf10st7eV