Eastern Shore Times

The latest update from Mike Cherry, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, covers several important topics and resources for residents. In his message, Cherry highlights October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and discusses the Address Confidentiality Program administered by the Attorney General’s Office. This program aids survivors in concealing their residential addresses through a free mail forwarding service.

Cherry also emphasizes the importance of early voting ahead of Election Day, which is scheduled for next week. He reminds voters that early voting ends on Saturday, November 5th, and provides details on where Colonial Heights and Chesterfield voters can cast their ballots.

Additionally, Cherry mentions the launch of a new web portal by the Virginia Department of Education. This portal aims to assist parents in finding quality early childhood education options across 3,121 public and private sites in Virginia.

The Virginia Energy Assistance Program is another focal point in Cherry's update. The program offers assistance with winter fuel costs to families meeting specific income criteria. Applications are due by November 15th.

In community news, Cherry shares his recent visits to Greensville Correctional Center and Riverside Regional Jail to learn about inmate transition programs. He also recounts efforts made after Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in Southwest Virginia, including a supply drive organized by volunteers from the Tri-Cities area.

Sports fans might be interested to know that Virginia State University recently triumphed over Bowie State at their homecoming game.

Cherry concludes with references to recent news articles relevant to Virginian politics and governance while expressing his ongoing commitment to serving his community.