News Staff The Richmond County Board of Supervisors is asked to consider raising the income limits for the elderly and disabled real estate tax relief program. According to News on the Neck the current ordinance states that the total combined income cannot exceed $20,000 and assets cannot exceed $100,000. County staff suggested that the maximum income limit … Read more
Personal finance website WalletHub released a list of the most patriotic states and Virginia came in at number one. According to the Augusta Free Press researchers used 13 key indicators of patriotism including military enlistees and veterans, share of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election and AmeriCorps volunteers per capita. Montana was second … Read more
Virginia State Parks launches its ‘Wandering Waters Paddle Quest’ rewards program which is a hands-on experience now offered at Westmoreland State Park and 30 other parks. Participants are encouraged to visit as many parks as they can, participating in a mixture of ranger-guided programs and self-led adventures. This interactive program will reward explorers with prizes … Read more
The Kilmarnock Planning Commission is continuing to consider regulating so-called “formula franchise businesses” throughout the Steptoe’s District. The Rappahannock Record reports Mayor Shawn Donahue made remarks to the commission regarding the lack of community involvement and consideration national franchises have in rural areas. Other issues discussed regarding new businesses coming within the Steptoe’s District, included … Read more
It’s been said that first responders are never off duty even when they’re not on duty. News on the Neck reports that was the case for Richmond County EMS Chief, Mitch Paulette and EMS Lieutenant Erin Koller who were at the Altria Theater in Richmond when a mass shooting occurred. The two went to work … Read more
A portion of Brickbat Road in Mathews Court House is closed while the Virginia Department Of Transportation remedies storm drain/sewer line conflicts that have been impacting the area’s storm drainage. According to the Gazette-Journal the work will include conflict box construction, new drainpipes under the road, new curb inlets, new curb and gutter, and road … Read more
Westmoreland County Sheriff Master Deputy Robert M. Pitts was one of thirty-two graduates representing law enforcement agencies from across Virginia to successfully complete the two-week training program to become a Certified Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor. The training develops techniques and expertise to assist students in their character development, decision-making process and obtaining valuable life … Read more
U.S. Senator Mark Warner recently visited Middlesex County to meet with community members and present $800,000 in federal funds for broadband deployment. Warner says that he’s been working hard to bring internet coverage to every corner of Virginia starting when he was governor. Yhe federal funding from the American Rescue Plan will go straight to … Read more
Christchurch School announced it hired Rob Thomas of Mathews to oversee its new softball program. Thomas was the Head Softball Coach at Mathews High School from 1997-2018, leading the team to 12 district championships, four Region A championships, VHSL State Runner-Up in 2016, and the VHSL State Championship in 2017. He was named Coach of … Read more
Virginia Lottery officials announced the agency earned the highest level of accreditation under the Responsible Gambling Verification Program, a joint venture of the National Council on Problem Gambling and the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries. Virginia’s Play Responsibly program is now certified at the Sustaining level. The program also promotes Virginia Problem … Read more