Dreama Hatcher

06/08/2026

*EDIT* I have been notified that this is not the current proposed budget at $.40 on $100. The one posted is $.42 on $100. Sorry for the confusion, but the county has failed to update their website with the new budget proposal!

The proposed budget for Bland County 2026-2027 is presented below for your review. Please take note of significant increases in specific areas.

------Real Estate Tax Levy $0.42 per $100 assessed valueTangible Personal Property $2.29 per $100 assessed valueMachine and Tools $1.05 per $100 assessed FMVMerchants Capital $0.73 per $100 assessed value

05/08/2026

BREAKING: The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down the VA 10-1 Democratic gerrymander, arguing it violated the VA Constitution.

Decision here:https://www.vacourts.gov/static/opinions/opnscvwp/1260127.pdf

05/06/2026

05/03/2026

The sidewalk appears to be completed. Doors and windows installed. The suspense of the time-frame for opening has us all asking when. Well, one thing is certain, we are closer than we were the day before.

04/28/2026

09/24/2025

My newest article.

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