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Authorities probe ‘ransomware’ attack on MC schools
Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) has confirmed that there has been a “ransomware” attack on the schools’ IT system, reportedly by unknown cyber-criminals.
A ransomware attack is when data gets encrypted and is inaccessible by the owner. The attacker demands...
More qualify for place on Nov. 7 ballot
by Tom Chillemi and Larry Chowning -
The deadline to file as a candidate in the Nov. 7 General Election is less than two weeks away. The deadline is 7 p.m. June 20.
Three more candidates have qualified recently, reported...
MC Kiwanians pick Makayla Seamster as Teen of the Year
The Middlesex County Kiwanis Club has named Makayla Seamster as its 2023 Teenager of the Year. The award recognizes a Middlesex teen who has demonstrated dedication to the Kiwanis ideals of community service and personally achieved superior academic achievement,...
U.S. Sen. Warner set to visit Syringa for broadband talk
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., will be hosting an event about broadband in Middlesex County. Sen. Warner will visit 3-4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, to sit down with Middlesex leadership, the Middlesex County Broadband Authority, and provider All Points Broadband to...
Middlesex Schools experience ransomware attack
The Middlesex County Public School System (MCPSS) has confirmed that there has been a ransomware attack on the school’s IT system by an unknown entity.
“We can confirm that MCPSS has recently suffered a ransomware attack” said MCPSS superintendent Dr....
Honoring fallen soldiers in a big way in Hartfield
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Middlesex County Rotary Club aims to honor in a big way service members who died for their country — the club displays 150 American flags near the intersection of General Puller Highway and Twiggs...
Dredging is back at ramp at Mill Creek
Maintenance dredging began at Mill Creek boat ramp in Wake before Memorial Day weekend to clear the accumulated sand in front of the ramp from blocking access. The work started Wednesday, May 24.
Hartfield District Supervisor John Koontz said at...
Water rate hike of 5% proposed in Urbanna
Public can sound off on Town of Urbanna plan at June 8 hearing
A 5% increase in water rates is being proposed for Urbanna’s fiscal year 2023-2024 budget by the finance committee of the Urbanna Town Council.
The committee is also...
Urbanna approves apts. in commercial district without special permit
The Urbanna Town Council approved a zoning amendment to allow a limited number of apartment or condominium residences in the B-1 (commercial) district without a special use permit. The amendment would allow up to six residences per lot.
At the...
SEARCHING FOR SOFT-SHELLS
Some signs of crab population rebound;
crab industry watchers remain cautious
The local soft-shell crab season has gotten off to a slow start as some restaurants are having to scratch soft-shell crabs from the menu until the crab runs pick-up with...
