José Feliciano will appear Thursday at Lancaster Middle School in Kilmarnock at 7:30 p.m. The Rappahannock Record reports the singer and guitarist will celebrate the season with holiday tunes and original compositions. Feliciano is regarded as the first Latin artist to cross over into the English music market, opening the doors for many others. He’s … Read more
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula recently launched a technology-filled Innovation Lab at its Gloucester club. It is the result of a grant from Cox Communications. Innovation Labs are the cornerstone of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Club Tech program, which provides students with access to curriculum to advance their … Read more
A conservation group closes on its purchase of a 1,000 acre Fones Cliffs property that was to be the location of hundreds of homes and an 18-hole golf course. The Virginia Mercury reports The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit focused on land preservation made a $8.1 million bid during a bankruptcy sale last month. The … Read more
The Warsaw Richmond County Chamber of Commerce announces the residential winners in its Christmas Decorating Contest. The Classic Christmas category winner is 291 Waterside Dr with 8083 Newland Rd, winning the Best Theme prize. The Clark Griswold award for Most Lights goes to 6447 Richmond Rd. and the Cousin Eddie award for the Tackiest display … Read more
The Middlesex County Planning Commission is putting together its Capital Improvement Project list for 2023 through 2028 and the Southside Sentinel reports the new Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office tops the project list. It’s been in the works since 2010 and lawmakers decided to renovate the former Lewis Puller Vocational Center at Cooks Corner for the … Read more
Stratford Hall presents a virtual cooking demonstration and discussion with Celebrity Chef, Christopher Scott who will join Resident Historical Interpreter, Dontavius Williams to make two chocolate dishes. The event on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. will discuss the history of Caesar, Stratford’s colonial chocolate maker and chef, highlighting the role of chocolate during the 18th century, … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of a major initiative to end the shortage of behavioral health treatment services for those with a Temporary Detention Order. The Prompt Placement TDO Task Force brings together government agencies, public and private hospitals, law enforcement, and other community partners to address the shortage. Right now the average wait … Read more
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home … Read more
The last statue of a Confederate war hero is removed from the state capitol. According to published reports the statue of General A.P. Hill was removed on Monday. Richmond served as the capital of the Confederacy for most of the Civil War. The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is considering giving the Confederate statue on … Read more
If you head to “Perfect Gift Night” in Kilmarnock on Friday you’ll see a truck from Healthy Harvest Food Bank on site. According to the Rappahannock Record the nonprofit will be there from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in front of Rivah Antiques and Accessories on South Main Street collecting nonperishable food and monetary donations. … Read more