The Campbell County Republican Party’s first official meeting of the year was Thursday evening, and the party elected a new treasurer and submitted a written notice of removal for the chair. Members of the party have been outspoken about divisions that emerged in February. Party members called two special sessions, one in March and one […]
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Dayton Gil Lynn Park receives repairs ahead of traffic garden
Work has begun to repair broken concrete in Gil Lynn Park in Dayton in anticipation of the traffic garden installation. In March, the city received a $25,000 federal grant to fund the small-scale safety town, known as a traffic garden, for children to learn about pedestrian and traffic safety through hands-on activities. “To ensure safety, […]
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Newport considers new planning and development department
Newport is working toward separating the functions of code enforcement and planning into two separate departments. The Newport City Commission held a first reading on an ordinance that separates code enforcement operations and creates a new planning and development department. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said that establishing the planning and development department was necessary […]
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Newport considers amending ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is considering an amendment to its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said what started the conversation was an argument made by those in favor who feel that it puts establishments at a competitive disadvantage if not allowed. The amendment […]
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Conversations on new Alexandria Dollar General tabled for future meeting
Alexandria Planning and Zoning heard plans this week regarding a new Dollar General store at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and AA Highway. After discussing concerns like the amount of outdoor and sales storage space and hearing public comments from residents who live behind the parcel, the planning commission tabled the conversation at the applicant’s […]
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Campbell County Fiscal Court to hold civic education event
The Campbell County Fiscal Court has announced plans for the 2023 session of its Citizens’ Academy program, designed to improve civic education and increase citizen engagement in county government. Citizens’ Academy is a nine-week educational program. The county will select up to 25 participants to meet each Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., […]
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First Campbell County Republican Party meeting of year set for next week
The Campbell County Republican Party’s first official meeting of the year is scheduled for next week. Members of the CCRP have been outspoken about the lack of meetings held by party Chair Anna Zinkhon since divisions emerged in the party in February. Party members did call two special sessions in March and April, but those […]
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Bellevue to consider raising fine on curfew violations for minors
Bellevue is considering raising the penalty for curfew violations for minors. The city held a first reading of the ordinance amendment at its July 12 council meeting. The amendment reads that for a first violation by a minor, the parent or guardian will be fined $25. The parent or guardian will be fined $100 for […]
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Bellevue tables discussion on allowing golf carts on Fairfield Avenue until next month
Residents in Bellevue have been able to cruise around town in golf carts since last June, excluding Fairfield Avenue and Memorial Parkway. At the June 14 city council meeting, Bellevue City Administrator Frank Warnock and council members showed interest in legislation allowing the carts on Fairfield Avenue. But when it appeared on the agenda at […]
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Fleurish Grounds closing Newport location to go exclusively online
Fleurish Grounds, a plant and vintage shop in Newport, is closing its location to return to its roots—exclusively online sales. The business announced on its Instagram on July 11 that the store would be fully remote starting Sept. 1. The location at 846 Monroe St. in Newport opened in February of 2022 as a partnership […]
