2 Tappahannock businesses were destroyed by a fire eatly Turesday. According to the Tappahannock Essex Volunteer Department it happeded at a building that housed Jackson’s Auto and Mechanical Shop and Dave Greniers Building and Remodeling. A number of vehicles and a RV were also destroyed. Authorities say no one was injured and while the fire … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Takeback Day on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It’s a safe way to dispose of expired and no longer needed prescription drugs and it also keeps them from getting into the hands of drug abusers. You can drop medications off … Read more
Next Tuesday the Town of Kilmarnock begins ticket sales for “Santa’s Village”. 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 … Read more
The Woman’s Club of White Stone welcomes local author Nan Harvey, as a guest speaker at its monthly meeting to be held November 2 at 10:00 a.m. in their Chesapeake Drive clubhouse. Harvey will read from her book, A History Not Past, which is a historical fiction tale about her Scottish ancestor, Robert Lindsay. Light … Read more
Rappahannock Community College is partnering with internet service provider Open Broadband to offer training for Internet Installation Technicians. The 2-day course will be October 29 and 30 and November 5 and 6 on RCC’s Glenns campus. Students will learn the concepts and practical skills needed to become an internet installation technician. Upon completion of the … Read more
Today is the deadline to submit comments on Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposed guidelines regarding the treatment of transgender students. According to News 10 the new guidance would require parents sign off on the use of any name or pronoun other than what is on the student’s official record. The Virginia Department of Education will review … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on the General Assembly to revive a bill that was vetoed by Governor Ralph Northam allowing murder charges to be filed in drug overdose deaths. According to 8 News the vetoed measure called for a felony homicide charge if they manufactured, sold, gifted or distributed drugs that resulted in an … Read more
October is Pedestrian Safety Month and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles urges pedestrians and motorists to take extra precautions and use care to save lives. So far this year crashes have killed 123 pedestrians on Virginia roadways, an increase of 34% compared to this time in 2021. The DMV and its law enforcement and … Read more
An 18-year-old was robbed Sunday morning in Hayes. Police say 6 people between the ages of 16 and 20 lured the teenager to Longview Drive then attacked with firearms leaving him with multiple injuries. He was treated at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and later released. 4 of the 6 suspects were apprehended with a 16-year-old … Read more
A pair of Westmoreland County historical markers removed from private property 3 years ago were rededicated last Saturday. The Free-Lance Star reportd about 20 members of the Leedstown Resolutions chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the entrance to Leedstown Campground for the rededication ceremony. The markers were first dedicated in 1962. … Read more