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In 2024, Surry Medicaid providers billed $6,390 for Medicine Services and Procedures, reflecting a 685% rise from the prior year.

Ettrick saw a 7.4% rise in Medicaid spending for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment in 2024, pointing to shifts in usage patterns and reimbursement rates.

Stony Creek Medicaid disbursements for Procedures / Professional Services soared 81.1% to $4,632 in 2024, highlighting shifts in how services are billed and reimbursed.

Waverly Medicaid providers submitted $39,982 in 2024 for services categorized under Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies—a 9.5% increase from the prior year.

Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services in Dendron increased by 14744.4% in 2024, signaling shifts in service use and reimbursement patterns.

Police Chief W. Keith Early will retire July 1 after more than three decades in law enforcement leadership roles in Prince George County. His departure comes amid steady growth within local schools—highlighting continued changes across public services.

Prince George County has released its Spring 2026 newsletter with new information on local public schools. The report includes updated enrollment figures and demographic breakdowns for area schools.

Rachael Lumpkin has been named Director of Prince George County’s Engineering and Utilities Department after serving as interim director for two months. With extensive experience in water engineering and local government service, she takes charge amid steady growth in county schools’ enrollment.

Virginia State Senator Glen Sturtevant posted several tweets from April 6-8, 2026 addressing legislative actions by Governor Spanberger, media relations, and local incidents.

Virginia State Senator Glen Sturtevant addressed Big Tech tax breaks, new education legislation limiting screen time in schools, and requested clarification from ICE regarding a gubernatorial claim in three separate posts on April 8, 2026.