News Staff Governor Glenn Youngkin announced an increase of 23,000 more employed Virginians in June, bringing the total to 201,472 more Virginians employed since January 2022. The labor force participation rate also rose 0.1 of a percentage point to 66.6%, the highest rate since January 2013. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Local Area Unemployment … Read more
Last week the Kilmarnock Town Council passed the a fiscal year 2023-24 budget. The Rappahannock Record reports the $12 million spending plan is nearly $4 million more than last year’s budget with much of the increase due to the waste water treatment 2.0 project. The town council also increased sewer rates will increase $15 per … Read more
A woman from Gloucester County is sentenced for er guilty plea to charges from the January 6 U.S Capitol riots. Prosecutors say Melody Steele-Smith reached a plea deal with the federal government where the 5 charges were reduced to 1 count of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. She was sentenced to … Read more
The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scam. Residents have received calls from a law enforcement impersonator, claiming to be employed by the Sheriff’s Office. The impersonator informs the resident they missed a court appearance or jury duty, and requests money be sent to resolve the matter or turn themselves into jail. … Read more
The Northern Neck USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee is accepting nominations for its election in Northumberland County. Candidates for this election must reside within the county’s boundary. Nominations are due by August 1. Individuals interested in seeking election/re-election to the committee are encouraged to complete a nomination form available at the FSA County Office. … Read more
The Gloucester Board of Supervisors voted to extend the due date for the first installment of personal property and real estate tax bills to July 17. It’s not clear why the board decided to extend the due date and no extension was issued for the second installment payments. Check the county’s website if you have … Read more
Dominion Energy is expanding a program that may result in iower` energy bills. The “ Off-Peak Plan ” approved by the State Corporation Commission in used a “Time Of Use” rate that charged participating customers more for electricity during peak hours while saving them money during times when people don’t traditionally use energy. The program … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and the Federal Reserve issued research studies that found many people are skipping out on medical treatment or improperly taking medication to save money. The study determined increases in housing and rent cost play a role in how people treat their persona l health. Experts say those with chronic conditions … Read more
Gas price tracking website GasBuddy reports the price in Virginia for regular dropped by a penny a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30. That’s around 2-1/2 cents a gallon lower than a month ago. The national price of gasoline is down by over 4 cents in the last week, averaging $3.50. Analysts say demand … Read more
Remote Area Medical clinic is still in need of volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its September 16 and 17 clinic to be held at Westmoreland High School in Montross. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. This clinic is in collaboration with … Read more