The Gloucester Sheriff’s Office received reports of prescription fraud. They are asking for help to identify a suspect involved in an incident on March 6 where a man attempted to impersonate a doctor and called in a false prescription. The man then tried to pick up the prescription but left after being asked to show … Read more
The Town of White Stone will conduct its annual vehicle tag sales from April 3-28.The Rappahannock Record reports the Town Council voted earlier this month to sell the tags for the entire month of April rather than just two weeks as it has done in past years. The fee is $25 for car and truck … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock congratulates Davida Williams who successfully completed her educational program through the Treasurers Association of Virginia and Radford University’s Governmental and nonprofit Assistance Center. Davida received her Virginia Government Accounting Certificate. The program includes training in budgeting, cash management, debt, administration, internal controls, Virginia law and other topics pertinent to state and … Read more
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society presents a talk by Bessida Cauthorne White entitled “DNA 101: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy” on Sunday, March 26 at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse in Saluda.This presentation for beginners will include an explanation of basic genetic genealogy terms, the types of DNA testing used for genealogical purposes … Read more
The Northern Neck Vegetable Growers Association is accepting applications for scholarships to students studying agriculture. 5 scholarships totalling $10,000 will be awarded which can go toward undergraduate course work and include community colleges. Eligible applicants must be 18 to 24 years old and at are least graduating seniors in high school. Residency restrictions. apply. Application … Read more
A spokesperson for Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he supports legislation that would eliminate higher premiums on health insurance for tobacco users. According to the Virginia Mercury Youngkin vetoed similar legislation last year saying it would increase health care costs for Virginians who don’t use tobacco and get rid of a tool meant to incentivize users … Read more
A new study finds family caregivers in Virginia provided free care in 2021 that is valued at $14.3 billion. The Augusta Free Press reports the report from AARP highlights actions needed to address the many challenges of caring for parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Virginia’s total Medicaid spending for fiscal year 2021 was about … Read more
The Virginia Spirits Board creates a Marketing Office and contracted The Hodges Partnership to implement a fully integrated marketing and branding program for the Virginia spirits industry. The Board is part of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The marketing office will conduct extensive research to gain an in-depth knowledge of the Virginia … Read more
The Virginia Department oif Transportation is holding a public hearing on Aptil 18 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the lane reduction plan on Route 360 in the Town of Warsaw. The meeting will be at the former Coggin’s Furniture building. The DOT plans to install a so-called “road diet” on 2 segments of the road. … Read more
2 area organization receive awards from Virginia’s Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants program.Bay Aging received 2 grants, one for its Site Permanent Supportive Housing program and one for its Rapid Rehousing progtam. The Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team received a grant for its Rapid Re-housing program. Funding will support rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing … Read more