Renovations at Gloucester County’s main library are to start in early 2023. They include new flooring and paint throughout the facility plus updates in the children’s area to make it safer and more efficient for programming. There will more study rooms along with updated electrical access points so patrons can charge their devices. The Gloucester … Read more
The deadline is approaching to arrange for free transportation to the polls on Election Day from Bay Transit. Call the Bay Transit Ride Line by October 28th to make reservations. All Bay Transit buses are wheelchair lift equipped, making this service especially valuable for disabled individuals or those without reliable transportation. Rides are available during … Read more
The Northumberland County board of supervisors is continuing to work on plans for a multi-million dollar emergency services radio upgrade. The Rappahannock Record reports the board received a presentation from Davenport Public Finance senior vice president David Rose on options for the $6 million cost. The plans have a 5% interest rate with either a … Read more
Mathews County donated three vehicles to a Kentucky Sheriff’s department which lost vehicles in flooding last July. According to the Gazette-Journal Mathews supervisors’ chairman Paul Hudgins saw a plea on the Breathitt County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page asking for donations of with old police cruisers. The county donated a 2002 Jeep Liberty, a 2000 Jeep … Read more
A survey from researchers at Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech finds 85% of businesses respondents reporting being victimized by a cybercrime, and more than 70% said they were victimized in the past year. 62% od residents said they have been victimized by theft or fraud before and 28% said it happened … Read more
Virginia is getting a new voter registration system but it won’t be operational for at least 2 years. According to Department of Elections Commissioner Susan Beals the new system will improve technology and security while streamlining workflows and processes for voters, election officials and department staff. The Department is partnering with local registrars to evaluate … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Commonwealth University’sCenter on Society and Health collaborated on the development of an opioid cost calculator. It presents estimates of the impact opioids have in multiple categories. The data paints a more complete picture of the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic in Virginia. Officials say it will also … Read more
The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum is holding a free event for kids today. Jr. Angler Day is from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the National Park Service. Kids will learn the basics of fishing and aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay and can try casting a fishing pole. Kids under 16 who … Read more
Work is continuing on the remodeling at Rappahannock General Hospital’s emergency department. According to the Rappahannock Record five of the new, expaned and now private rooms are completed while the other half of the department will be rebuilt which are expected to be fully operational in early 2023. One new feature is an expanded outpatient … Read more
Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance and its Partner Agencies announces resources are available to the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions who are uninsured or under insured and need treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Free clinic transportation services are offered through Bay HART, a collaborative effort of Bay Aging, Bay Transit and Bay … Read more