Brittingham Elected White Stone Deputy Mayor

The town of White Stone has a new deputy mayor. The rappahannock Record reports it’s town council senior member Irving Brittingham who was elected unanimously. Brittingham succeeds William Hubbard, who had served as deputy mayor for the past eight years and was elected mayor in November. The Council also welcomed Tad Pittman, who is filling … Read more

Urbanna Pool Construction Couls Hit Snag

A permitting snag may delay the opening of the new Urbanna community swimming pool from its planned date of Memorial Day. The Southside Sentinel reports the pool architect said there may be some issues obtaining the 3 permits needed for construction depending on whether the state Department of Environmental Quality will be involved in the … Read more

Purcell Named NNEC VP Of Technology & Services

Northern Neck Electric Cooperative names Glenn Purcell as vice president of technology and services. Purcell brings over 20 years of utility experience to NNEC with most of that with electric cooperatives. Most recently, he was vice president of technology and services at Habersham Electric Membership Corporation. As vice president of technology services for NNEC, Purcell … Read more

Virginia Leading Coalition Urging Biden Administration to Designate Mexican Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Virginia is is leading a coalition of 21 states calling on President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to designate drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under federal law. Attorney General Jason Miyares says doing so will give state and federal law enforcement agencies increased authority to freeze cartel assets, deny entry to cartel … Read more

VDACS Is Accepting Applications For Specialty Crop Block Grants

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant funding to increase the competitiveness of Virginia specialty crops. Agricultural associations, industry and producer groups, localities, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits are eligible for this grant opportunity. Eligible groups must submit proposals for grants … Read more

Miyares Creates Antisemitism Task Force

Atorney General Jason Miyares announces the creation of an Antisemitism Task Force to monitor and combat acts of Antisemitism.The Task Force is in response to the recommendation of the Governor’s Commission to combat Antisemitism report issued in December. The Task Force’s mission centers around four strategies: monitoring, information-gathering, educating, and investigating instances of Antisemitism in … Read more

RCSO Seeks Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips to find a man wanted for numerous misdemeanor warrants both there and in Northumberland County. Michael Dodson is white, 47 years old, 5 foot 9 and 180 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Dodson’s photo is on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. He is known … Read more

Mason and Lula Cole Charitable Trust Awards Grants

The Mason and Lula Cole Charitable Trust recently distributed awards to 32 community organizations. According to the Rappahannock Record the Trust’s contributions totalled $267,000. The Coles set up trusts during their lifetime that would pass to a Charitable Foundation at their death. Their desire and intent was to continue with their philanthropic mission for this … Read more

Middlesex NAACP Holding COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic On Feb. 18

The Middlesex NAACP will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the American Legion Post 82 meeting hall located at 92 Watson Landing in Saluda. The Southside Sentinel reports vaccinations will be given by the Three Rivers Health District staff membersand they will have first doses and boosters for children … Read more

REC Accepting Applications For The Power of Change Grants

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative invites nonprofits to apply for funding from its “The Power of Change” grant program. Twice a year, The Power of Change supports organizations in REC’s service area who need funding for their initiatives. REC members support The Power of Change by rounding their electric bill to the next whole dollar each month, … Read more