Va. OKs Largest US Offshore Wind Farm
Dominion Energy’s 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm will be the largest offshore wind farm in the US consisting of 176 wind turbines to be constructed 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.
St. Mary’s Has Cooling Centers Available
A heat advisory remains in effect for St. Mary’s County until 7pm today, Tuesday, August 9, 2022. St. Mary’s County government will have cooling centers available during regular hours today.
Defense Revenue Up Nearly 8% From ’21
Defense revenues of the top 100 defense companies climbed for a sixth consecutive year. Fiscal 2021 defense revenue for the Top 100 list totaled $595 billion, up nearly 8% from last year.
Appts. Available for Free Vaccine Clinics
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics for children (birth to age 18) living in St. Mary’s County are being offered by the health department.
Hoyer: New Jobs ‘Landmark’ in Economic Recovery
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the US added 528,000 jobs and the jobless rate dropped to 3.5% in July 2022. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said the new jobs marked a “landmark in our recovery.”
Navy TALSA East Is First for UAS Training
The US Navy’s Training and Logistics Support Activity East officially opened last month. TALSA East is the first dedicated Navy facility for unmanned aircraft operators to complete SUAS training. The first official course in the new facility in Virginia Beach, VA, will begin August 8 for SkyRaider R80D.
Theater Holding Auditions for ‘Clue’
The Newtowne Players will hold in-person auditions for “Clue!” at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park on August 15 and 16, 2022.
Farmers Feed St. Mary’s Event Aug. 6
From local farms to your plate. The first Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s program will provide free, farm-fresh produce to the community. There will be a food distribution location in Lexington Park on August 6, 2022.
Historic Preservation Award Winners Announced
Four awards were given by the St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission to recognize excellence and achievement in the field of historic preservation.
Young Federal Workers Aren’t Staying
Young federal workers are leaving the federal government at a rate of 9% — half again the overall 6.1% attrition rate. The Veterans Administration has the highest attrition rates among government agencies at 7.1%, followed by the Army, Air Force, and Treasury.
