News Staff An 11-year-old Deltaville girl tried to save the life of an 8-year-old boy at a North Carolina beach. According to the Southside Sentinel Kenzie Wynne-Ewell say the boy become enveloped in ocean waves and he did not get back up. Kenzie tried pulling the boy out and she got knocked over by the waves but … Read more
The Kilmanock Museum holds its “Dog Daze” shopping event today and tomorrow. Museum president Carroll Lee Ashburn tells the Rappahannock Record there will be a “Doggie in the Window” display at Rappahannock Hang Ups & Gallery with the canine guarding an acrylic box full of money. If you guess the right amount you get the … Read more
Starting in October some of your mail could take a little longer to arrive. The Postal Service issued a public notice announcing one to two days are being added to the service standard for certain First-Class Mail and Periodicals. Officials say 61% of first class mail will remain at current standards. The changes are part … Read more
When the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society’s Northern Neck Chapter meets next Thursday they will be hearing about the future of electric-powered flight. The Gazette-Journal reports the chapter is presentng a documentary called “The Great Electric Airplane Race” which covers recent innovations in the industry and a look at the future. The chapter meets at the … Read more
When the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society’s Northern Neck Chapter meets next Thursday they will be hearing about the future of electric-powered flight. The Gazette-Journal reports the chapter is presentng a documentary called “The Great Electric Airplane Race” which covers recent innovations in the industry and a look at the future. The chapter meets at the … Read more
Kilmarnock’s “Music On The Half Shell Stage” concert series continues next Thursday at Town Centre Park with Ron Moody and the Centaurs. The group formed in the early 1960 and in 2008 the Southern soul band was inducted into the Beach Music Hall of Fame. Tickets are $10 per person with children under the age … Read more
Admission to this year’s Irvington Crab Festival will cost more than in years past. According to the Gazette-Journal this year’s tickets are $60. Tickets for children 12 and under remain at $15 and children under five are free. Tickets are not sold at the gate and if you buy your ticket before Sunday it will … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam is requiring universal masking in all indoor settings in Virginia’s schools. This order reinforces current Virginia law which requiresschools adhere to mitigation strategies outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Northam says this Public Health Order makes it very clear that masks are required in all indoor K-12 settings, and … Read more
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services announced updates to its CoverVA.org website. There is a chat feature, which allows you to interact with a real person about your Medicaid questions. You can learn more about eligibility, how to submit an application, or how to file an appeal. Help is available in both English and … Read more
2 people from Mathews County take plea deals for their role in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots. Federal prosecutors say Cindy Fitchett of Cobbs Creek and and Douglas Sweet of Mathews pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. Each could be in jail for up to 6 months when they’re … Read more