An investigation is uder way into a fire that destroyed a Locust Hill home. The Southside Sentinel reports the General Puller Highway residence near St. Clare Walker Middle School was unoccupied as it is a rental home without a current tenant. Investigators say the fire started in the back of the house near the kitchen. … Read more
White Stone officials are working with the Northern Neck Planning District Commission on developing a marketing plan for the town. The Rappahannock Record reports it’s part of a revitalization plan for which the town received a $25,000 grant. The first component is a new website and a committee has begun interviewing website designers. One is … Read more
Christchurch School host the 31st Annual John Stone Memorial Basketball Tournament today and tomorrow in the Yarbrough Gymnasium on the school’s campus. The tournament is held each year in memory of John Stone, a 1986 Christchurch School graduate. The tournament will tip off today at 5:00 p.m. with Lancaster vs. Cape Henry. Christchurch will play … Read more
Essex County property owners who opertate shoret-term rentals need to register with the county between December 14 and December 31. Registrations/Renewals and business license(s) must be renewed annually. Registrations and business licenses for short-term rentals issued before December 31will be valid through December 31, 2023. The Town of Tappahannock has their own sahort-term rental zoning … Read more
Beginning today a nativity scene will be on display in front of the Bell Tower at the Virginia Capitol. News 8 reports it’s the first time in memorable history that there’s been a display there. Virginia is one of four states set to display nativity scenes outside their state capitols for the first time. A … Read more
Virginia is receiving $6.22 million in “Internet for All” federal grants. The money from the 2021 infrastructure bill will support Virginia’s Commonwealth Connect plan, including creating a five-year action plan identifying Virginia’s broadband needs. It will also pay for a Virginia Digital Opportunity Initiative Planning Grant Program to provide funding at the local and regional … Read more
A new Roanoke Colle poll finds Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a 52% job approval rating which is slightly lower from a survey taken in August. 41% or respondents disapprove of Youngkin’s performance, an increase from 35% in August. The poll was conducted between Nov. 13 and 22 with just over 650 respondents and has a … Read more
Mathews County’s Confederate monument is staying put for now following a public hearing at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting which got very loud at times including some attendees chanting. Supervisors decided not to vote on deeding the monument and the ground it is on to a private organization saying they want to continue reviewing the … Read more
Town of Montross officials receive contractor bids for upgrades to its water system. News on the Neck reports the low bid for the water line is from J. Sanders Construction at nearly $2.3 million. The same company won the bid for a replacement well required by the state Department of Environmental Quality at just over … 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