News Staff The Virginia Department of Social Services announced it will once again furnish an emergency allotment for its Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program this month. Benefits will be automatically loaded onto recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer cards on September 16. The additional funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will go to over 367,000 Virginia residents. … Read more
Kilmarnock officials announced the Convenience Center on White Pine Drive will be closed from mid-morning until late afternoon for the installation of culvert pipes to correct the ongoing water issue at the facility’s entrance area. The center will open at the regular scheduled time and will be open to accepting residential waste and recyclables until … Read more
The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society invites you to a talk by historian and author Ric Murphy about the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage, a lineage society for descendants of individuals who were enslaved in English colonial America and the United States of America from 1619-1865. The meeting takes … Read more
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida move north the Virginia Department of Health reminds people to be aware of potential health risks before participating in recreational water activities. Heavy rains can increase the risk of animal waste and the potential release of inadequately treated wastewater from sewage treatment plants. The most common illnesses from … Read more
Sports betting in Virginia was down in July by about a third from June and according to officials that’s consistent with results across the country. Close to $162 million was wagered last month resulting in almost $142 million in winnings. Since betting began in January Virginians have wagered nearly $1.5 billion and won about $1.36 … Read more
Virginia launches the first-in-the-nation Supply Chain Optimization Program. It’s designed to help businesses streamline their supply chain management and boost their global competitiveness. Companies accepted into the program will receive counseling, strategy development, and training resources from international trade experts to improve performance and reduce costs. Companies are eligible to participate if they have at … Read more
The Final First Friday event in Montross is this week and features the band “Cougar Flash” playing 70’s & 80″s Rock and Pop music. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the green space between Carrot Cottage and Bridget’s Bouquet. Art and food vendors will be on hand plus restaurants and businesses are open late … Read more
The Richmond County School System is conducting its annual Child Find Campaign to identify children who may be eligible for a special education program. Children with a disability who turn 2 on or before September 30, and who have not reached their 22nd birthday by that date, can be considered for these programs. For more … Read more
Researchers are looking for help in finding information on a black man lynched in Essex County in March 1896 for the alleged attempted assault of a young white girl. The Southside Sentinel reports a group applied for and recently received approval from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for a historical marker for the Thomas … Read more
As refugees from Afghanistan make their way to the United States, RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock is working to make sure the children have art supply items while their families work through the immigration process. Executive Director Doug Mock tells the Rappahannock Record that they are collecting crayons, colored pencils, magic markers and coloring books. … Read more