Kilmarnock Mayor Mae Umphlett made history earlier this month when she visited Tangier Island Mayor James “Ooker” Etheridge. The Rappahannock Record reports Mayor Umphlett was given a private tour of the Tangier Museum after having lunch with Etheridge then the two exchanged gifts. It is believed this represented the first courtesy visit between the mayors … Read more
A fire severely damaged a Christchurch home on Monday. Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ray Burch tells the Southside Sentinel it appears the fire started in an upstairs bathroom lamp fixture and “quickly” spread through the rest of the upstairs. All 4 county fire departments responded to the blaze. The home’s damage is estimated at … Read more
Kilmarnock’s Main Street Pumpkin Walk, formerly known as Kandy for Kids, returns this Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Main Street merchants and other community businesses, non-profits, and churches line the street to pass out candy and treats to little goblins and ghouls. This beloved tradition provides a safe place for children to trick-or-treat … Read more
The Gloucester Co. Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips to catch the suspects who stole items last month from Lowe’s on George Washington Memorial Hwy. According to investiugators a man put a generator into a cart puashed by a woman then she left through the garden center exit. The two the left in a light-colored van. … Read more
The Kilmarnock Town Council is considering actions to improive so-called “eyesore” buildings in the heart of downtown. News on the Neck reports Mayor Mae Umphlett outlined to the Council the ongoing complaints about the appearance of a building at the corner of Irvington Rd. and Main St. Umphlett says she’s had similar complaints about the … Read more
Gloucester County Public Schools are to begin operating school bus cameras starting Monday that have artificial intelligence capabilities. According to 13 News Now the division is partnering with vendor BusPatrol to implement the program designed to cut down on the number of times drivers illegally pass school buses and put children at risk. There is … Read more
The Virginia Board of Social Work enacted regulations that will speed up the process by which a social worker from another state can receive a license in Virginia. These regulations also simplify the process for social workers with an expired or inactive Virginia license to regain their license and re-enter the workforce. The Virginia Health … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. The awards program spotlights the outstanding efforts of individual volunteers and organizations that have aided communities, Virginians and the Commonwealth. The awards ceremony was held at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday. Leaders from across Virginia gathered to recognize the … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health announces the immediate availability of a booster dose of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. It is authorized for persons aged 18 years and older. The Novavax vaccine is based on a technology different from the Pfizer-and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The Novavax booster vaccine may only be used as a first booster … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriffs Department will be conducting training at all three Lancaster Public School buildings today between 9:00 a.m. and continuing through midday. During the times of training at each building law enforcement vehicles will be parked at the main entrance to each building. This is a teacher work day and no Students will … Read more