The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics released its list of Criminal Victimization in the 22 Largest U.S. States between 2017 and 2019. Virginia is one of 7 states with rates of violent victimization that were lower than the national rate. Colorado, Arizona and Washington had violent victimization rates that were higher than the national rate. … Read more
Gas price tracking website GasBuddy reports the price in Virginia for regular rose nearly one-and-a-half cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14. Prices are nearly 18 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national price of gasoline was up 3-1/2 cents in the last week, averaging $3.36. Analysts say expect prices … Read more
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on Masrch 28 to discuss the expenditure of nearly $308,000to repair structural issues at the Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill on Gwynn’s Island. The Gazette-Journal reports the hearing at 6:00 p.m. at Mathews High School. The buiding is owned by the … Read more
Last month Westmoreland County EMS updated the Board of Supervisors on its Mobile Integrated Healthcare project. According to News on the Neck the initiative which started last year is focused on giving at-risk patients in underserved areas resources to improve their quality of life. The unit is a Virginia Health Reduction Partner which allows them … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital recently received an award for quick response to stroke patients coming to the RGH Emergency Department. According to the Rappahannock Record this award recognizes facilities for providing excellence in stroke care. RGH currently holds The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman and the other co-chairs of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus announced the continuation of the panel in the 118th Congress. Since 2016, the Caucus has championed policies resulting in the deployment of affordable, high-speed internet service in unserved and underserved rural communities. However millions still lack a reliable, high-speed connection … Read more
The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society hold its monthly meeting virtually on Saturday at 11 a.m. The meeting will feature a talk entitled “Finding Your Roots at the Library of Virginia.” by Ashley R. Craig, who is the Library’s community outreach specialist. Officials remind members that 2023 dues in the amount of $20 … Read more
The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission announced it has helped bring in $23 million in grants since 2020 to develop programs for the region. According to an article posted to Fight The Flood Virginia this includes a $1.5 million award to aid private property owners with flooding issues. The district covers Essex, Gloucester, King and … Read more
Somewhere in Virginia there’s a newly-minted multimillionaire. The Virginia Lottery reports one ticket matched all six numbers in the March 4 Powerball drawing. That ticket is now worth an estimated $161 million. The winning ticket was bought in Dublin, VA. The winning numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing were 10-16-18-40-66, and the Powerball number 16. This … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaims March as Virginia Controlled Environment Agriculture Month to highlight the importance and impact of next generation agriculture. Controlled Environment Agriculture utilizes innovations in technology in various growing methods such as hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and fogponics. These methods are used for indoor farming, vertical farming, greenhouses, and protected cropping environments. CEAs are … Read more