New signage is coming to Cooks Corner Trail to celebrate black heritage. The Southside Sentinel reports the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved a $36,000 expenditure for the signage. The county’s Heritage Committee is seeking Virginia Landmarks Register status for the Cooks Corner community through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. If Cooks Corner is … Read more
There’s new information on a Deltaville boat explosion that happened in late December. The Southside Sentinel reports Billy Wyatt and his family were gassing up the Sundancer II and marine police investigating assumed a spark ignited gas fumes under the boat’s deck. The Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene within 10 minutes of … Read more
The RAL Art Gallery in Kilmarnock is featuring two accomplished artists whose work is shown in the Gallery Windows. The Rappahannock Record reports the artists created a array of snow scenes to view. Barbara Kershner is one of the featured artists and works almost exclusively from her own photographs. Kimberly Johnson is the other artist … Read more
The General Assembly begins its 2023 session today and Attorney General Jason Miyares says his office is backing common-sense legislation that supports law enforcement, prioritizes victims, and makes communities safer. Miyares says they hope to crack down on organized retail crime, punish drug dealers peddling lethal fentanyl, support members of the Jewish Community, and protect … Read more
Reducing prescription drug costs is the goal of proposed General Assembly legislation that would create a prescription drug affordability board. The Augusta Free Press reports the proposed bill would create a small group of health care experts to analyze high-priced prescription drugs and put reasonable limits on costs. In 2021 the GA passed legislation to … Read more
A Warsaw man faces multiple charges from a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office investigation into multiple sexual assaults with at least one involving a family member. According to a news release the assaults involed three separate victims and happened in 2015, 2021 and last year. The man is charged with sodomy on a helpless victim. sodomy … Read more
Gloucester County’s Main Street Preservation Trust brings back its Facade & Interior Grant Program for its thirteenth year. According to the Peninsula Chronicle property and business owners who are planning repairs or enhancements of their exterior or interior spaces are encouraged to apply for the grant.The trust has allocated $80,000 to this year’s program. A … Read more
The Montross Town Council passes a resolution recognizing Robert Barker for serving on the council since the end of 2018 when Ferdie Chandler stepped down from his seat. According to Westmoreland News the town council passed the resolution of recognition at their final meeting of the year. Mayor Terry Cosgrove said he appreciated Barker’s willingness … Read more
Deltaville’s Great Decisions lecture series returns to an in-person format for 2023. The Southside Sentinel reports the sessions will be held at the Deltaville Community Association building on General Puller Highway with the first session set for 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 27. It is presented by John Hooper of Deltaville who organizers say has prepared … Read more
The Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department holds its 12th annual “all-you-can-eat shrimp and oyster dinner” on Frbruary 4 at the Lively Firehouse. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $50 each, with children 12 and younger free. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. The … Read more