News Staff The Town of Kilmarnock seeks applications from interested town residents who wish to serve on the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants should be qualified by knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of town growth, comprehensive planning, ordinances, and development. Applications can be found online at kilmarnockva.com or may be picked … Read more
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative promotes Derek Pierson to Manager of Procurement. Pierson began his NNEC career over 15 years ago as a member service representative. He has also had roles in the engineering and operations department. Pierson will lead the warehouse team and manage the purchasing of tools and materials to keep NNEC’s crews equipped, … Read more
A shooting in the Lancaster Shores subdivision Monday evening results in a man killed and the shooter behind bars. According to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area of Shore Drive and Lancaster Creek Drive. The victim is identified as 22 year-old Nickolas Van’jor Chinn from Northumberland County. The shooter is … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman receives the “Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award” from the 60 Plus American Association. The award recognizes those protecting American senior citizens’ rights. In a statement Wittman said he thanks Founder and Chairman Jim Martin and President Saul Anuzis for this honor, and he looks forward to continuing his work in … Read more
Say goodbye to Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday weekend. According to WWBT the General Assembly did not renew or extend the annual event in August where shoppers could purchase select items without paying the nearly 6% state sales tax. Many families planned back-to-school purchases around the 3-day tax holiday. Experts say to start shopping now … Read more
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead to make it to their destinations safely over the Independence Day holiday. The Virginia Department of Transportation will make travel easier by suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon on Monday, July 3 until noon on Wednesday, July … Read more
Middlesex County Public Schools officials announced data on its its computer systems was not stolen in a “ransomware” attack where data gets encrypted and is inaccessible by the owner. The attacker demands a monetary ransom to release the data back to the owner. According to the Southside Sentinel claims from a ransomware group they hacked … Read more
Officials are warning about an increase in bear sightings. The Rappahannock Record reports a Reedville resident discovered recently that his backyard had been disturbed with damage to trash cans plus a container holding grain was tipped over and grain spread all over the ground. Experts say it may be a pair of cubs. They say … Read more
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office asks those who work, own a business or live in the county to take a moment and fill out their citizen and business survey. Officials say this is a great way to tell them what you are looking for in regards to services and interaction with the public. A link … Read more
The Virginia Department Of Transportation is conducting traffic counts in Kilmarnock. The traffic information collected by these counts is very important for management of the road network and required reporting of traffic volume information to the Federal government. Traffic counting equipment is installed on E. Chuch Street. The counting will run through August and is … Read more