News Staff The Rappahannock Industrial Academy Alumni Association is accepting applications for its 2021 scholarships. According to the Southside Sentinel the scholarships are open to qualifying African-American students residing in Middlesex, Essex or King and Queen counties attending either.public or private school. One scholarship in the amount of $2,100 will be awarded to a class of 2021 … Read more
Two Virginia Senate bills permitting a parent or guardian to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine for their child citing religious practices will not advance. The Senate Education and Health Committee failed to approve the measures which would have allowed the refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine even if an emergency or epidemic was declared by the State … Read more
Work is underway on the restoration of a 19th century Irvington home said to have been owned by a steamboat captain. The Rappahannock Record reports crews were at the Cedardale Lane residence on Monday to conduct foundation repairs and the new owners say they want to preserve as much of the home’s originality including its … Read more
The Boat Club in White Stone received a Certificate of Commendation from the Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for proper display of the American Flag. According to the Rappahannock Record the certificate is authorized by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution … Read more
Gov. Ralph Northam announced his plans to legalize marijuana during last week’s State of the Commonwealth address. Northam also said he supports legislation that would end the death penalty in Virginia and a plan to give teachers a raise. Republican lawmakers said their priorities this session would include boosting support for law enforcement and pushing … Read more
Inmates in state-run jails who get vaccinated against COVID-19 can now get free email stamps. phone credits and commissary items. The Virginia Department of Corrections is offering incentives to encourage them to get the Moderna shot. With the commonwealth in 1-B of vaccine distribution inmates and jail staff members are now eligible. Incentive packs will … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman is asking Governor Ralph Northam to step up efforts in getting COVID-19 vaccine distributed to rural communities. Wittman sent a letter to the governor saying the vaccine’s storage and transportation requirement makes it harder to distribute the further away individuals are from urban centers. Wittman suggested distributing vaccine in batches … Read more
Rotary Club of Middlesex County members are being asked to be more creative with fundraising efforts during COVID-19. The Southside Sentinel reports the club cancelled the Pride of Middlesex and Progressive Dinner last year which is one of their largest fundraisers. District Governor Harry Henderson joined a recent club meeting via teleconference and provided some … Read more
Middlesex County lawmakers allocate funding to deploy wireless broadband internet equipment on the Jamaica District communications tower at Church View. According to the Southside Sentinel the $175,000 cost could be mostly reimbursed with funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security act which was passed last March. Additional wireless internet upgrades are top … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Department reminds residents they have a designated location at their Judicial Place parking lot where you can conduct internet purchase transactions. The location has multiple security cameras along with live video recording and is available 24-7. The online sales app OfferUp helped establish the site. Law enforcement agencies recommendsthat any in … Read more