2 parks in Kilmarnock will be getting new and improved playground equipment. The Rappahannock Record reports the Town Council accepted a nearly $50,000 bid from Cunningham Recreation with the equipment to arrive by next spring. Joe Curry Park will receive three new slides, a bubble climbing wall, pod rocker, chain net, single walk beam, crawl … Read more
The Gloucester County Library Main Street Center hosts a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus this Saturday. The Gazette-Journal reports there will be a selfie station and take and make crafts. Be sure to bring your letter for Santa. Visits with Santa are by appointment and arrangements can be made by calling the library. After … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an Executive Order directing enforcement agencies, boards, and commissions to report all fines, fees and suspensions ordered by the Northam administration related to COVID-19 shutdown violations. Youngkin says he will include in his upcoming budget proposal a directive to halt further collection and enforcement action plus propose a reimbursement process for … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that Virginia has joined a coalition of 33 states in securing a settlement from e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs over claims the company lured youth into using “vaping” products. The plaintiffs charged that JUUL used social media marketing campaigns, easily concealable e-cigarette designs, youth-friendly flavors, and other means to addict a … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced hat Virginia has been approved for up to $230 million by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the State Small Business Credit Initiative. It will provide Virginia-based businesses with increased access to both public and private capital, especially around under-represented communities and entrepreneurs. The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority will … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors is considering options for a 150-acre parcel off Good Luck Road to mke it available for develoopment. News on the Neck reports supervisors Bill Lee and Bill Smith are proposing the county provide the water and sewer up to that property. A cost estimate and preliminary studies provided when … Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck is prepared to charter a Cub Scout Pack ages 5-11. The Rappahannock Record reports an organizational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. today at the club’s location on North Main Street in Kilmarnock. Cub Scout dens are typically grouped by age and run by volunteers … Read more
You could become the owner of the former Urbanna Town Hall now that lawmakers have put the Cross St. building up for sale. The Southside Sentinel reports the town hired Price Properties to sell the 100-plus year old building appraised at $367,000. The town hall was moved earlier this yearto 390 Virginia St. in the … Read more
A Gloucester County couple created a conservation easement for the 228-acre property they own in the northern part of the county. According to the Gazette-Journal the Land Trust of Virginia announced the easement from Charles and Beverly Rich will now protect the scenic view and historic dwelling known as Mount Prodigal. The Richs moved there … Read more
Gloucester County’s Economic Development office announces several new busainesses are now open or under construction. Those include Land and Coates, an outdoor power equipment store along with the shops in front of the Hampton Inn will include a Chipotle restaurant, Aspen Dental office, and a T-Mobile store. There are 6 other businesses in the planning … Read more