News Staff The Good News Pantry located behind Kilmarnock Town Hall off of W. Church Street is now operational. The pantry is in partnership with the White Stone Church of the Nazarene and anyone is welcome to come and take canned goods, dry goods, and toiletries from the box. While the church is the main source of … Read more
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative names Lee Brock as its principal engineering manager. Brock will lead and coordinate engineering, design and construction for REC’s large-scale power projects and focus on response and service to new members in the large commercial and industrial space. Her team will also work closely with REC’s economic development team to ensure consistent … Read more
State Police are investing a Northumberland County homicide that happened last Saturday. Troopers responded to a residence on Lara Ridge Rd. in Heathsville and discovered a 74-year-old man deceased inside the home. The State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Richmond Field Office responded to assist in the homicide investigation. Anyone with information on this death … Read more
This is Hurricane Preparedness Week and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management reminds residents and visitors to get ready for the season that starts at the end of the month. Officials say to make a response plan for when a hurtricane hits, prepare an emergency kit with supplies for at least 72 hours, prepare your … Read more
Virginia’s year-to-date general fund revenues remain ahead of the updated December 2022 forecast by nearly $500 million. According to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office revenue collections were 2.7% higher in the first ten months of the fiscal year. April revenues include final and estimated payments for individuals, insurance companies, and most corporations are remitted, making it … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin signs legislation highlighting Virginia’s continued commitment to Controlled Environment Agriculture. The 2 bills expand the agricultural sales tax exemption to include items used to produce agricultural products for market in a CEA commercial facility. Following the signing on Tuesday Governor Youngkin announced that the “Great Indoors” Virginia symposium to address global food … Read more
A developer is proposing a 63-acre housing project in Warsaw and is seeking rezoning for the development. According to News on the Neck the project will stretch from near Southern States and run behind the current businesses and homes on Rt. 360 heading toward The Bounds. The project will have 38 large and 90 small … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors released its fiscal year 2024 proposed budget. According to the Rappahannock Record The proposed $51.5 million spending plan has a $5,65 million increase over the current budget. It also comes with a 7 cent real estate tax rate hike to 68 cents per $100 of assessed value. Supervsors need … Read more
The Memorial Day observance in Essex County is May 29 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the Essex County War Memorial located on the courthouse green on Cross Street. Participants and attendees are asked to bring their own seating. This year’s ceremony will honor Essex County native son Lance Corporal Richard Everett Barrett, … Read more
International Museum Day is this Thursday and you can help support one of Kilmarnock’s most valued treasurers by patronizing the Kilmarnock Inn. The restaurant is donating 100% of all breakfast, lunch, and dinner sales on Thursday to the Kilmarnock Museum. Located in the oldest remaining house in town, the museum showcases a variety of artifacts … Read more