Virginia’s gas prices continue to decline according to Triple-A which reports the average for a gallon of regular is $3.35. down seven cents from last week and 14 cents from last month, but is up ten cents from this day a year ago. The national average for a gallon of gas fell 22 cents to … Read more
Rappahannock Community College Haynesville Correctional Center student Stephen Drayton walked across the prison gymnasium floor earlier this month to receive his Associate of Arts & Sciences degree from RCC President Dr. Shannon Kennedy. Drayton had just one more class to complete when the pandemic halted in-person instruction in March 2020. He finished the eighth grade … Read more
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital receives an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the 5th time the hospital received a top rating frm the national organization and recognizes the hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from preventable harm. Leapfrog and Money magazine also recognized VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital as … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock’s “Santa’s Village” is this Friday and Saturday. Children will travel to 8 different parts of the North Pole and learn how toys are made and tested for the big day! After touring the North Pole, children will get to visit with Santa plus each child can write a letter to St. … Read more
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners participated in the Montross Fall Festival held last month. The theme was “Come to the Harvest” to honor local farmers and the NNMG exhibit was decorated with corn stalks, pumpkins, and colorful gourds. Attendees got to spin a prize wheel with questions about agriculture in the Northern Neck and officials … Read more
It’s been over a year since Merry Point residents appeared at a Lancaster County Board of Supervisors meeting to report destruction and threats from feral pigs and residents are again reporting the pigs are running loose. According to the Rappahannock Record the property owner took action last year after being found guilty of 11 misdemeanors. … Read more
Riverside Hospice Agencies in the Northern Neck Middle Peninsula area are looking for hospice volunteers. Opportunities include patient companionship, caregiver respite provider, staff support, administration, and bereavement support. Being a hospice volunteer with Riverside Hospice will be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. Training is free. If you or someone you … Read more
The Chesapeake Bay Commission’s executive director retires after 35 years with the organization. The Talbot Spy reports Ann Swanson began working with the commission in 1983 which is the tri-state legislative advisory body that’s been a key player in the long-running regional effort. A search for Swanson’s successor is under way with the goal of … Read more
This holiday season you’ll be able to ride the Virginia Railway Express “Santa Trains” after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13 festive holiday-themed trains will depart from five VRE stations. Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as their elves, will be on the trains visiting with families and listening to children’s … Read more
The Virginia Farm Bureau is reminding holiday shoppers that holiday plants grown in the commonwealth make festive holiday gifts. Becky Heath, who owns Brent’s & Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester County says having something beautiful and alive that smells so good takes care of the winter doldrums. Poinsettias are thought to be the traditional holiday plant … Read more