News Staff Today is EMS for Children Day in Virginia and according to the Virginia Department oif Health is emphasizes the pediatric patient and their required specialized treatment. The celebration takes place during EMS Week with the theme “Where Emergency Care Begins,” and it highlights the importance of first responders who assure quality prehospital care. Last year, … Read more
Nearly 35 Lancaster High School students are honored by the Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation for their academic achievements. According to the Rappahannock Record the awards presentation was at Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury during the Foundation’s annual Celebration of Excellence Dinner. Students were selected based on their grade point averages plus two students were nominated by … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s office is mourning the unexpected passing of Deputy Keith Lewis. According to a social media post Lewis served Northumberland County for almost 15 years and touched the lives of many citizens plus he was a great co-worker in every aspect. The Sheriff’s office asks the public to keep Deputy Lewis’s family … Read more
Kilmarnock Mayor Mayor Donahue presented a Proclamation to the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 and the Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron showing support for their Safe Boating Campaign. National Safe Boating Week reminds one another to be safe and responsible and to do all you can to prevent boating accidents and prepare for … Read more
A public hearing is set for Thursday’s Richmond County Board of Supervisors meeting on submitting a Community Development Block Grant application to improve housing on Scott Town Road. According to News on the Neck the town seeks state funding to renovate or demolish and rebuild 10 to 12 houses in a location designated as a … Read more
Gloucester County Deputy County Administrator George Bains receives the Julian F. Hirst Award for Distinguished Service by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration. According to a media release the award is given each year to a Hampton Roads-area public administrator that demonstrates an exceptional record of public service. Bains has … Read more
67th District House of Delegates candidate Hillary Pugh Kent announced she reveived the endorsement of Governor Glenn Youngkin. In a statement Kent said she is incredibly proud to earn the Governor’s endorsement and she looks forward to working with him to protect parental rights, strengthen Virginia businesses, defend law enforcement, and preserve the Northern Neck … Read more
Area law enforcement agencies join with others nationwide in participating in the “Click It or Ticket” high-visibility seat-belt enforcement effort. The campaign coincides with the Memorial Day holiday. Officials say buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. Death rates are more than 8 … Read more
Virginia has a new Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Secretary Robert P. Mosier has resigned and will be succeded by Terrance C. Cole. Secretary Mosier officially steps down on June 1 and according to the Governor’s office he will continue to be engaged with law enforcement. Cole has … Read more
Gas price tracking website GasBuddy reports the price in Virginia for regular dropped by 1-1/2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.29. That’s nearly 19 cents a gallon lower than a month ago. The national price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.51. Analysts say they expect gas prices to … Read more