C&BP seeks Sussex County records on firing of county administrator

2026-07-9

Checks & Balances Project (C&BP) filed a Freedom of Information Act with Sussex County, Virginia, seeking all communications and records related to the April firing of County Administrator Richard Douglas. In a motion by Supervisor Alfred Futrell, Douglas was fired April 16 in a surprise vote by county supervisors. His removal followed months of dissatisfaction… Read more »

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Sussex County Sheriff Ernest Giles Sr. refers C&BP complaint to local prosecutor and state police

2026-07-9

In response to a request by Checks & Balances Project for an investigation into the activities of Sussex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve White, the county’s sheriff said he is referring the matter to the Commonwealth Attorney Regina Sykes and state police. Here’s Sheriff Ernest Giles Sr.’s email to C&BP: “Received.   Good morning, Mr…. Read more »

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Tips point finger at alleged actions by White and his connection to Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad

2026-07-8

Checks & Balances Project (C&BP) has received multiple tips from readers concerned about the alleged activities of Sussex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve White and his leadership of the Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad. C&BP is working to corroborate the details mentioned in these tips and determine if they are accurate. They are posted… Read more »

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C&BP files complaints with law enforcement agencies

2026-07-7

Checks & Balances Project (C&BP) has filed complaints with four Virginia law enforcement agencies seeking an investigation into the activities of Sussex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve White and the Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad. Filed Monday, C&BP sent complaints to the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department, Commonwealth Attorney, Virginia Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and… Read more »

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Checks & Balances Project files complaint with Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services

2026-07-2

Checks & Balances Project (C&BP) filed a complaint with the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services seeking an investigation of the Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad (SCVRS) and its chairman, Sussex County Supervisor Steve White. C&BP based its complaint on the lack of transparency involving Stony Creek’s finances and that White has voted on issues… Read more »

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