News Staff Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in May and remains below the national rate of 3.7%. According to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office the Commonwealth’s labor force participation rate increased in May to 66.5%, the highest rate since July 2013. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the number of employed residents increased by nearly 30,000 … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin toured the American Cemetery in Normandy, France after the 79th anniversary of D-day. Youngkin laid a wreath to pay formal respects to the lives lost in World War II, honoring the legacy of American service. On June 6th, the Governor delivered remarks in Bedford County to honor the ‘Bedford Boys,’ thirty-five men … Read more
A section of Tavern Run Road in Westmoreland County is closed to through traffic for an emergency pipe replacement at Newtons Mill Run. The Virginia Department of Transportation project that’s expected to take around 3 weeks will replace the existing metal drainage pipes with three concrete pipes. Drivers will be detoured approximately seven miles. Construction … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is participating in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. It is at the Northumberland High School parking lot this year as the event has been growing over the last few years. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood … Read more
The Gloucester Board of Supervisors voted to extend the due date for the first installment of personal property and real estate tax bills to July 17. The original due date was June 30. It’s not clear why the board decided to extend the due date and no extension was issued for the second installment payments. … Read more
The results are in from Northern Neck Electric Cooperative Bright Futures Fund Run for families and children held last week at Westmoreland High School. Over 60 individuals and families participated in the event’s runs raising $2,500. It all goes to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides free books to children from birth to age … Read more
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s “Power of Change” program announced the nonprofits receiving donations during the first half of 2023. More than $138,000 is going to support 29 nonprofits in our communities. REC member-owners give voluntarily to support nonprofits by rounding up their electric bill to the next whole dollar. Gifts can also be a set monthly … Read more
Tappahannock Police apprehended 2 individuals in last month’s shooing at the WaWa Convenience Store on Tappahannock Boulevard. According to investigators a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting that happened during an altercation involving several people. The victim is identified as Tremaine Roy of Portsmouth. Both suspects will appear later in the Essex County General … Read more
Virginia’s State Parks are holding special events tomorrow in honor of the park system’s 87th anniversary. The programs give visitors the opportunity to learn more about each park’s unique history and culture. The park system opened on June 15, 1936, with just six parks including Westmoreland State Park. Each offered modern outdoor recreational facilities while … Read more
The Virginia Board of Education approved an alternative pathway to teacher licensure called iTeach. It allows teachers to get into the classroom on a provisional license and work toward their full license. Virginia currently has around 3,500 teacher openings. iTeach applicants are required to maintain their accreditation through the Council For The Accreditation of Education … Read more