Arctic air arrives, credit card rates, and cursing

Arctic air arrives, credit card rates, and cursing

Millions from the Midwest to the East Coast are waking up to a bitter blast of arctic air this morning. For us, a cold weather advisory goes into effect at 9 p.m. this evening and remains in effect until noon on Tuesday. The bitter cold should yield to moderating temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by another Arctic front on Friday. It’s too early yet, but there is a chance of wintry precipitation this coming weekend.

Neighboring Pittsylvania County will consider a rezoning request on Tuesday to rezone about 225 acres in the town of Hurt to industrial use. The land, now zoned mostly agricultural and some residential, would be approved for heavy industrial use if the measure passes.

The clock is ticking on credit card companies to roll out a 10-percent cap on interest rates.

A new poll found that parents these days seem a bit more relaxed about their kids’ cursing.