News Staff Some Virginians could get one-time tax rebate checks soon, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office said Friday. Taxpayers with a tax liability – those who owed money last year – can get up to $200 if they file individually or up to $400 if they jointly file by Nov. 1. The checks, approved in the state’s budget … Read more
Following a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, Mathews County School Board approved a policy addressing transgender students, a policy based on recommendations from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. The Gazette Journal reports the board approved the policy “On Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools” by a 4-1 margin during … Read more
The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) voted unanimously to sell .564 acre of property off the St. Clare Walker Middle School property in Locust Hill to Hampton Roads Sanitation Department (HRSD). Southside Sentinel reports the $4,300 proceeds from the sale of the property will go towards a visitor photo identification system for St. Clare Walker … Read more
The Northumberland County Historical Society will hold its fall meeting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 22, at the Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86 Back Street, Heathsville. The guest speaker will be photographer Michael Wade, who has made it his mission to preserve history by photographing the rapidly disappearing landmarks in Virginia
The Friends of Belle Isle State Park recently announced the Virginia Writers Series will continue with two writers, October 21 and 22, at the Visitor Center at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. On Saturday, Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee will discuss his works. On Sunday, Dean King will discuss his works. … Read more
As part of Governor Youngkin’s commitment to lower the cost of living and provide needed tax relief, Governor Youngkin encourages Virginians to take advantage of the sales tax holiday this weekend from Friday, October 20 at 12:01 am to Sunday, October 22 at 11:59 pm. During this period, Virginians can buy a number of items … Read more
The Middlesex County Board of Supervissors (MCBS) has been encouraged by County Administrator Matt Walker to seek a real estate tax reassessment “as soon as possible.” Southside Sentinel reports since the last assessment the county’s real estate value ratio of what land and homes are actually worth according to sales compared to assessed values currently … Read more
Former Lancaster deputy Motley Allen Haynie on September 27 pleaded guilty to two amended charges, misdemeanors for solicitation of prostitution and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The Rappahannock Record reports a judge sentenced Haynie to 12 months on each charge with all but three months suspended and allowed Haynie to serve his sentence … Read more
A Weems resident is launching an organization to rescue and rehab injured wildlife in the Northern Neck. An organizational meeting for prospective volunteers will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, October 26, at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. According to the Rappahannock Record, Kimberly Manthy, who has spent decades rescuing and rehabilitating … Read more
Cell phone reception in Northumberland County could improve in the near future as the board of supervisors on Thursday, October 12, unanimously approved a conditional use permit request by Arcola Towers, agent, and Kathy Bray, owner, to install a 197 foot wireless communication tower on Newmans Neck Road in Heathsville. The Rappahannock Record reports the … Read more