The American Lung Association released its 2022 “State of Lung Cancer” report for Virginia and it shows that only 7.6% of residents who are eligible have been screened for lung cancer. The 5th annual report highlights the toll of lung cancer in Virginia and examines key indicators including new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that he, along with 39 other attorneys general reached a $391.5 millionsettlement with Google over accusations of misleading consumers about their location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multistate attorney general privacy settlement in the history of the U.S, and Virginia will receive over $10,7 … Read more
Nurthumberland County Public Schools is awarded a $1.13 million state grant for construction projects. The Rappahannock Record reports each school division in Virginia received a minimum of $1 million from the School Construction Entitlement Grant Program with additional funding based on the local composite index and average daily membership. The money will go to build … Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck’s third vice president Shawn Lamb is named 2022 Board Member of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Southeast Region. News on the Neck reports Lamb was selected in recognition of her exceptional leadership in enabling young people to reach their full potential … Read more
Officials with Lancaster County Toys For Tots are at Towne Center Park in Kilmarnnock today between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.n for the final remote application day of the season. Applications will be accepted from all those in need and help is available to complete the paperwork. If you can’t make this event you have … Read more
A conservation group is the high bidder in an auction 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 Bay Journal reports The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit focused on land preservation made a $8.1 million bid during a bankruptcy sale … Read more
Gloucester County received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the County’s most recent budget. This is the seventh consecutive year the County’s Financial Services department received the award which is issued for satisfying nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation and reflects the commitment of the governing body to meeting the … Read more
Ma Margaret’s House Bed & Breakfast in Reedville holds its second annual Community Christmas Event featuring Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on December 10 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be hot cocoa, games, hayrides, music, and family fun. Most of all don’t miss the lighting of the Christmas tree. Ma’s is on … Read more
This is Crash Responder Safety Week and officials are using the observance to remind drivers of Virginia’s Move Over law which requires moving to another lane or slowing down to pass first response vehicles on the shoulder. Nationally a first responder is killed nearly once a week while attempting to clear a roadway accident while … Read more
A study from personal finance website WalletHub finds Virginia is the 10th moth charitable state in the country. The Augusta Free Press reports the ranking is based on 19 key indicators of charitable behavior. Data includes volunteer rate, the share of donated income and the share of sheltered homeless. The most charitable states are Utah, … Read more