News Staff On September 15, a tractor trailer pulled up to Westmoreland High School and volunteers began unloading medical equipment and supplies to fulfill a 48-hour mission to provide free medical, dental and vision services to the uninsured and underinsured. Remote Area Medical (RAM) coordinated with Rappahannock Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Rappahannock Community College (RCC), Westmoreland … Read more
According to the September 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, there were 8,023 homes sold across the Commonwealth last month. This is 2,149 fewer sales than last year, a drop of just over 21%. This is the slowest September market Virginia has had in more than a decade. Interest rates continued to … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. tonight, October 26, at the County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. The board will hear updates on regional broadband projects, school construction and the general reassessment, reports the Rappahannock Record. The board also will conduct public hearings for approval of the master … Read more
Kilmarnock Town council on October 16 voted 3-2 to increase pay for Kilmarnock police officers. Beginning December 15, the starting pay for town police officers will increase from $43,500 to $50,000. According to the Rappahannock Record, police and public safety committee chairman Les Spivey brought forth a related resolution to increase the starting pay. Lancaster … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today at his faith leaders forum on mental health that Virginia will provide micro-grants to encourage qualifying faith-based organizations and community organizations to improve access to mental health support and address the opioid crisis. A total of nearly $800,000 has been set aside for community organizations to apply for a grant … Read more
Polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Essex County. Residents will vote at the following locations: Greater Tappahannock District — Tappahannock Essex County Volunteer Fire Department, 620 Airport Road, Tappahannock. North District — Antioch Baptist Church, 491 Lloyds Road, Champlain. South District … Read more
National Prescription Drug Take Back events will take place 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance (BRTA) members and area Sheriff’s Offices have joined the Take Back initiative to help with the proper disposal of unused or expired drugs with Collection Sites in the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and Eastern … Read more
A City of Richmond man who was the primary focus of an investigation into drug trafficking in Essex County will spend the next three years in prison. The Rappahannock Times reports a jury trial was avoided when 30-year-old Chawn Douglas Beale entered guilty pleas to three drug distribution charges in Essex County Circuit Court. The … Read more
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will speak at the Veterans Day Luncheon of the Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officers Association of America on November 10. Sen. Kaine will discuss his experience as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. Armed Forces, reported Blair Nelsen. The program will … Read more
The Community Liaison and Advocacy Council (CLAC) of Northumberland County will hold its first community session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, at the Northumberland County High School Auditorium, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville. All citizens are invited to share their thoughts on how to work together with the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office and make the … Read more