Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin were presented with two Christmas trees and four wreaths by the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association to help decorate Virginia’s Executive Mansion for the holidays. Following the presentation Governor Youngkin presented the farm owners and the Association with a proclamation proclaiming December as Virginia Christmas Tree Month. … Read more
A survey conducted by medical information website Drug Genius finds more than one quarter of Virginians say that caffeine or alcohol make up their daily fluid intake. The Augusta Free Press reports surveyers contacted 4,000 respondents and 28% percent said they live on caffeine or alcohol. That’s just under the national rate of 30%. One … Read more
Rappahannock Community College is recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2022 “Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting”. The award goes to colleges and universities for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation. RCC joins a group of nearly 400 colleges and universities recognized by ALL IN. The college established … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors decides to use county property on Greenvale Creek to provide public water access at Thomas Landing Pier. News on the Neck reports the county sought proposals to construct the ADA-compliant, L-shaped pier and received one bid from Docks of the Bay. The base bid was just over $72,000 but … Read more
The Gloucester County School Board approves an appropriation request and acceleration of the fiscal year 2024 capital improvement project request for the Achilles Elementary School security vestibule. The Gazette-Journal reports the division received over $233,000 in grants which require a 25%. That totals $58,000. The project cost ios just over $290,000. The next step is … Read more
The Mathews Historical Museum is holding a holiday bazaar on Friday, December 9. According to the Peninsula Chronicle the event will feature local artisans selling jewelry, baked goods, holiday greens, and other gifts for the holiday season. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. You can also order a homemade fish chowder … Read more
Bill Hight is selected as grand marshal of the 27th Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade set for 7 p.m. Friday. Parade Chairman Lois Jean Brooks of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary tenns the Southside Sentinel Bill has been dedicated to making the community better and they are delighted that he is going to be grand … Read more
Heathsville’s holiday tree lighting takes place Saturday in front of the Old Courthouse on Monument Place at 4:00 p.m. The Rappahannock Record reports the ceremony will start at 4 p.m. with caroling, special holiday readings and refreshments. At 5:00 p.m. homes and businesses will be lighting holiday luminaries along Northumberland Highway, giving the town a … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in sending a letter to 5 solar lending companies requesting they suspend loan payments and the accrual of interest for customers who financed the purchase of solar power systems from Pink Energy and have not received a working solar power system. The attorneys general … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin unveils his “Make Virginia Home” Plan to promote increasing the supply of attainable, affordable, and accessible housing across the Commonwealth. It focuses on several key areas to increase accessibility, affordability, and attainable housing. Plan specifics include increasing the supply of land for housing, removing e regulatory barriers to housing development and housing … Read more