News Staff The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2023 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. Competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private and homeschooled students. The topic is “A Virginian Who Served in The Military During the Korean War Era Who Inspires Me.” Rules … Read more
Lancaster County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 2, at Lancaster Elementary School, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. The school board will be joined by the board of supervisors to hear a presentation from VMDO Architects regarding plans for the new junior/senior high school. According to the Rappahannock Record, the school board also … Read more
A new statewide survey is working to bridge the digital divide among Virginia communities and offer all residents the necessary tools for learning, employment and other essential services. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (Virginia DHCD) Office of Broadband recently announced the launch of a statewide survey to gather data that will help … Read more
The Northumberland County boathouse ordinance was discussed at a recent meeting, including the possible inclusion of fabric canopies on boat lifts. The current ordinance requires that all materials be painted, stained or salt treated, but canopies are constructed with metal framing. Wilkins-Corey also suggested a conditional use for the canopies to ensure they would be … Read more
An ‘invader’ is moving through the state…Roxanne Stuart has the story… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WKWI-092923-STUART-spotted%20lantern%20fly%20migrating%20across%20the%20state.mp3 “Although they’re somewhat interesting looking, a striking pest is making its way across the state and farmers are asking for the public’s help. According to VSP, the Spotted Lanternfly is migrating down the center of the state from north to southwest right now … Read more
More details abut a Saturday morning fire that fire consumed part of the oyster processing section of Rappahannock Oyster Company in Topping. Fire officials say winds fed the flames as the emergency call went out at about 7:20 that morning. The Southside Sentinel reports fire was visible when the first firefighters arrived on scene on … Read more
In Irvington Thursday night, a public information meeting for citizens and stakeholders regarding a potential sewer project. It happens at 6 p.m. at Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington. A preliminary engineering report from Bowman Engineering and Consultation will be discussed. According to a proposal submitted by Bowman in June, the engineering report … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, September 28, at the County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. According to the Rappahannock Record, the board will conduct a special work session to discuss preliminary plans for public waterfront access. Beginning at 7 p.m., the board will meet in regular … Read more
Dequinel Anthony Johnson of Burgess has been sentenced to 196 years in Lancaster County Circuit Court on multiple felony charges related to years of abuse of a former girlfriend. With 141 years suspended, Johnson has an active sentence of 55 years to be served. Authorities say the pattern of abuse escalated to clude a November … Read more
Nearly $800,000 has been awarded by the National Park Service (NPS) for the rehabilitation of the historic Belle Isle Manor House at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster. The manor and two flanking dependencies, built around 1760, were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The Rappahannock Record reports the funds also … Read more