Work is continuing on the final construction tasks at the new Westmoreland High School which opened in August. Superintendent Dr. Michael Perry tells Westmoreland News the school’s metal detectors are now operational and crews are completing implementing keyless entry at all exterior doors. Some of the work on the athletic area including seeding the football … Read more
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s 2023 Youth Tour program. It is an exclusive leadership experience that includes meeting members of Congress, and visiting the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center, the Capitol building, local memorials and museums, and other historic sites. The co-op is sending up to four … Read more
Lancaster County hires new firms to proivide engineering and architecture services. The Rappahannock Record reports Bay Design Group and Guernsey Tingle are working on plans for the Carter Cove and Taylor Creek sites, Windmill Point beach restoration and fishing pier project, and the Kilmarnock Convenience Center expansion. The county received a $150,000 grant from the … Read more
Christchurch School is holding an open house for families and students interested in either day or boarding opportunities this Friday at 9:30 a.m. Campus tours will be available as will the opportunity to meat teachers, coaches, and students. Finiancial aid personnel will also be available. Those who would like to enroll can register for afternoon … Read more
Gloucester County is now a Bee City USA affiliate working to sustain pollinators, which are responsible for almost 90% of the world’s flowering plants. According to WAVY the Bee City USA – Gloucester County Committee will meet quarterly to determine how the area can make the locality more pollinator-friendly. The new organization is also planning … Read more
A study conducted for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission finds Virginia sudent academic achievement declined during the COVID-19 pandemic particularly in reading and mathematics. The Virginia Mercury reports the study determined classroom behaviors, student absences and reported mental health issues had worsened. There was a 19% chronic absenteeism rate among students statewide. Researchers … Read more
Virginia Election Commissioner Susan Beales said the department received no specific reports on Tuesday of election interference or voter intimidation from any local election officials or volunteer poll watchers. Beales told WAVY there were electronic poll books issues in some Central Virginia localities but those were resolved and voting went smoothly. A record number of … Read more
The Virginia Lottery reports the record-breaking run of Powerball raised more than $42 million for K-12 education. Because of this the Lottery has contributed over $779 million this year, making up for 10% of the total education budget. 303,00 of the Powerball tickets sold in Virginia were winners, including three tickets that won $50,000 and … Read more
Kilmarnock’s Towne Centre Park’s “Countdown to Christmas” is set for November 26. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with caroling, cookies and cocoa by Lancaster County Toys for Tots, followed by the lighting of the Town’s official Christmas tree. Santa himself will arrive in style and be there to help welcome in the Holiday season … Read more
Christ Church Parish holds its fifth annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Nov. 11 at the parish house. The Southside Sentinel reports the free luncheon is for Middlesex County veterans and begins at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required and details are at christchurchmiddlesex.com. Virginia Commonwealth University professor Dr. Bernard K. Means will speak on the use … Read more