News Staff A woman is killed in a one-vehicle crash in Lancaster County on Saturday. State Police say troopers responded to Taylor Creek Road near Faith Circle and determined an SUV driven by Wanda Marie Rose was heading north on Taylor Creek Road when it ran off the right side of the road. The SUV overturned and … Read more
The founding chancellor of the Virginia Community College System has died. News 8 reports Dana. B. Hamel died last Friday at the age of 99. Current Chancellor David Doré says “Dr. Hamel’s leadership as the architect and first Chancellor of our community colleges was essential in opening the door for countless Virginians to gain access … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reminds both motorcyclists and drivers to look out for each other. DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey says while everyone can help reduce the number of tragedies that occur on the roads, it’s also important for drivers to understand the additional safety challenges faced by riders including visibility and protection. In … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin orders the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds today in Memory and Respect of Wintergreen Police Officer Mark Christopher Wagner, II who was killed June 16 while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The … Read more
The Town of Irvington pays tribute to former town clerk Jacqueline Harper Burrell with a new plaque at the Irvington Commons. Current clerk Laurel Taylor tells the Rappahannock Record Burrell served 21 years starting in 1996 and was known as a hands-on administrator with an infinite knowledge of Irvington’s history. She especially enjoyed working on … Read more
A ribbon cutting at the new Bristow Community Pavilion at Taber Park is set for July 1 at 11:00 a.m. The Southside Sentinel reports the Urbanna Business Association is hosting the event at the pavilion named in honor of the late Charles and Betty Page Bristow, who during their lives were extremely dedicated to the … Read more
The Gloucester County Museum of History completes the digitization of the county survey books. The Gazette-Journal reports museum coordinator Robert Kelly and museum volunteer William Lawrence digitized all of Gloucester’s survey books from 1733 to 1920, a total of nearly 950 files. The goal is to make the records more accessible to the public and … Read more
The annual Gwynn’s Island Festival kicks off today at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League building on Old Ferry Road in Grimstead. According to the Gazette-Journal the festival begins with the annual Chicken Dinner. The drive-thru starts at 4:30 p.m., while the eat-in will be held from 5-7 p.m. On Saturday arts and crafts vendors, musicians, … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors continues work on the fiscal year 2024 budget and cuts to health and welfare expenditures may be implemented to get a final spending plan passed. According to the Northumberland Echo County Administrator Luttrell Tadlock has recommended nearly $74,000 in cuts including removing a $46,270 allocation to the Northern Neck … Read more
The Richmond County Board of Supervisors is looking into allowing rifles for deer hunting. According to News on the Neck supervisors started reviewing information last month on a potential regulation from interim county administrator Hope Mothershead and this month the board held a work session on the matter. Shotgun and muzzleloader hunting are already allowed … Read more