News Staff The Lancaster County Democratic Committee will host its annual Labor Day Picnic from 4-7 p.m. Monday, September 4, at the Masonic Lodge, 1434 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock. The Rappahannock Record reports John Q. Smith, a candidate for Delegate in District 67, and Jolicia Ward, a candidate for Senate in District 25, are expected to attend.
A toddler drowned in the Greenvale Creek area of Lancaster County recently. Lancaster Emergency Services and other authorities responded to the call after the two-year-old girl had fallen off a dock into the creek. She was unresponsive at the scene when CPR was administered. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. Her family … Read more
The Northumberland board of supervisors has until September 19th to appoint a representative for District 5 to complete the unexpired term of the late supervisor Ronnie Jett. The Rappahannock Record reports a suggestion came up at a recent specially called meeting to select someone to fill the seat ahead of the November election. According to … Read more
Glouscesters from all over the world will celebrate this weekend. According to TheGazetteJournal, this year will be Gloucester County’s second year celebrating. County Administrator Carol Steele invites everyone to learn more about the county by visiting some of its historic sites. There are also videos at gloucestercollaboration.org, one is a greeting from other Gloucesters across … Read more
School is back in session in Northumberland County and last week school officials discussed some new programs, facilities, and events, including adding a varsity swimming program. TheRappahannockRecord reports Athletic Director Theresa Rock presented a proposal for the program, including expenses and logistics required. The proposal came to just over $4,000. The school board unanimously approved … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced an increase of nearly 18,000 more employed Virginians in July, bringing the total to 219,452 more Virginians employed since January 2022. The labor force participation rate also rose .1 of a percentage point to 66.7 percent, the highest rate since November 2012. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics … Read more
Gloucester Parks and Rec says Just a reminder that paving starts at their building today. The building will be open but parking will be extremely limited during the duration of this project. They encourage contacting the team via phone or email and utilizing the online services for registration & shelter reservations.
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office says on Saturday, August 19th, Northumberland 911 received multiple calls for a shooting in the Lillian area of Northumberland County. Deputies and detectives were dispatched, finding three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were ultimately flown out with injuries ranging from serious to life-threatening. As of this time, … Read more
The State Department of Transportation says Motorists may encounter daytime delays on Route 218 (White Oak Road/Caledon Road) between Route 604 (Belle Plains Road) in Stafford County and Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in King George County starting in August for a safety improvement project. VDOT and contractor crews are replacing and installing approximately 100 signs … Read more
Comix Con is scheduled for August 5th. Gloucester Library’s Iconic Event is set for 10 am until 2pm at the Main Library at 6920 Main Street. Join hundreds of other residents at visitors at the Gloucester Main Library for this popular event! Entry is free for everyone. There will be all kinds of costumes imaginable, … Read more