News Staff State Del. Keith Hodges, R-Urbanna, of the 98th District invites churches and community members to join a transformative “Better Together” church service, scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Lebanon Baptist Church, situated at 11821 Tidewater Trail, Saluda. It will focus on the pivotal role of churches in addressing addiction and mental illness within … Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck (BGCNN) is excited for the annual Reach for the Stars. This year BGCNN is celebrating 15 years of building great futures. BGCNN will serve more than 500 of the community’s children and families this year. The club provides a safe and supportive place for kids to … Read more
The Mathews County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the historic courthouse to consider an application for a conditional use permit to operate an event venue at 1330 Ebenezer Church Road, Cobbs Creek. According to the Gazette Journal, the venue would allow a maximum … Read more
Gloucester High School Director of School Counseling Matthew Lord will be leading a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) seminar on Oct. 11, beginning at 4 p.m. at Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center. The Gazette Journal reports the seminar is for anybody who might be attending college next year. High school students … Read more
Visitor spending for the five counties of the Northern Neck, including King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland, reached $186 million in 2022, a 3% change over 2021. Tourism-supported jobs in the Northern Neck totaled 1,345 while local tourism-related taxes were $8.5 million. The Rappahannock Record reports according to the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), tourism … Read more
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for 2023 Business Person of the Year Award and the Dennis Burchill Lifetime Achievement Award, to be honored at the next annual meeting and dinner. The Rappahannock Record reports the event will take place in early 2024, said executive director Sydney Moss Walters. The … Read more
We’ve told you about the $39 million dollar referendum on the ballot for voters in Gloucester County, and within that package is roughly $12 million to build a new Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station 1. The original building was constructed in 1950 and there have been several add-ons since, including the fire engine and … Read more
Gloucester supervisors received a pair of presentations regarding AMI Smart Meters during this week’s monthly meeting at the colonial courthouse. Mary Bauer of Virginians for Safe Technology gave the first presentation, speaking about the dangers of smart meters as a whole, not necessarily the meters that are being installed by Dominion throughout Gloucester County. According … Read more
Northumberland County Schools director of instruction Adam Letizia Letizia informed board members about the “All in Virginia” program for grades 3-8. The program is described as high-intensity academic tutoring and staff will begin working on incorporating the program into the school day. According to the Rappahannock Record, the need for the high-intensity tutoring stems from … Read more
Northern Neck Insurance Company’s (NNINS) Community Giving Program is accepting community grant applications through November 10. The Rappahannock Record reports NNINS supports organizations that align with the company’s brand and business mission, including those that support and promote Virginia families, community safety, emergency response, Virginia history and culture, Virginia’s natural environment, diversity and inclusion, and … Read more