Get ready for hugs. After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic in-person graduation ceremonies are back on this spring at Virginia’s Community Colleges. Preparations for the events are well underway. With limited capacity and parking at Essex High School in Tappahannock, Rappahannoc Community Collegeis offering two commencement ceremonies to accommodate families. Ceremonies will be at 7:00 p.m. on May 12 and May 13. Nurse Pinning & Commencement is May 13 at 4:00 p.m.