Gloucester County is making headway on its broadband initiative to connect as many residents as possible. According to a media release the County is currently in the process of connecting those who are completely unserved by Internet providers. Most of these customers are expected to be connected by mid May. Once the unserved residents are … Read more
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Virginia Dental Association encourages parents to schedule an appointment for their kids. The Association reportsan increase in so-called “COVID Cavities” resulting from delayed dental care during the early part of the pandemic. Research shows decayed teeth and cavities are up an estimated 44% among Virginia kids. The … Read more
Today is “crossover day” for the General Assembly marking the halfway point of the 2023 session. It’s when bills that don’t pass either chamber effectively are done and bills that do pass are considered in the other chamber. Some of the most controversial bills that do pass one chamber will likely fall in the other. … Read more
Gas price tracking website GasBuddy reports the average prices in Virginia for regular fell 7-1/2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33. Prices are 15-1/2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 6 cents a gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of gasoline dropped 4.4 cents per … Read more
The new Lancaster Middle and High School will get a larger auditorium now that the Board of Supervisors approved an additional $2 million expenditure. The Rappahannock Record reports that is the cost of building out the additional square footage and outfitting the new space for 625 seats. The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts supports the … Read more
A grand jury will decide if child sexual abuse charges against a former Middlesex County school resource officer will move forward. The Southside Sentinel reports the Middlesex Circuit Court Grand Jury will decide next month on charging the 32-year-old man from Urbanna in connection with the incident that occurred in late 2021. The case was … Read more
Applications are now accepted for the 2023 Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District and Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts scholarships. The Rappahannock Records reports 2 $1,000 scholarships are offered annually to Northern Neck students and the Association is awarding a $1,000 scholarship too a Virginia resident. Eligible participants who are high … Read more
The Urbanna Business Association is bringing back its annual Polar Plunge and Chili Cook-Off this Saturday. According to the Southside Sentinel the public will have the chance to jump into the waters of Urbanna Creek, then slosh through town to taste what organizers say will be some of the best chili this side of Texas.The … Read more
The Mathews Memorial Library celebrates Black History Month with an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. The Gazette-Journal reports the open house will explore and celebrate a heritage rich in art, music, and literature. Several exhibits and activities for all ages to enjoy will be featured, including games, crafts, … Read more
The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society invites you to a virtual meeting on Saturday for a roundtable discussion at which participants will have a chance to share queries and details about their family research. There will be an opportunity to discuss resources and research techniques that have been used successfully as well as … Read more