The Urbanna Town Council is looking at changing the existing tall grass and junk ordinances so they can be easier to enforce. According to the Southside Sentinel one of thew changes lawmakers are considering is adding the term “clutter” as a nuisance category. The Council will need to conduct a public hearing before it can … Read more
Rappahannock Community College is partnering with internet service provider Open Broadband to offer training for Internet Installation Technicians. The 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 class, … Read more
The Virginia Lottery unveils the first-ever $50 scratch-off ticket. It’s called “$326,000,000 Fortune” and according to a news release it was created to provide a variety of gaming options appealing to a broad range of consumers. There are 3 $5 million prizes, 12 prizes worth $100,000 plus $100 and $600 prizes. It’s one of 4 … Read more
First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Virginia state employee workforce giving campaign at a launch on Wednesday for the campaign’s 2022 fundraising and volunteerism effort. The First Lady presented a proclamation by Governor Glenn Youngkin in recognition of the approximately 200 state agency volunteers who implement … Read more
The Virginia Department of Elections is blaming network issued for a delay in processing voter registration applications made through the Department of Motor Vehicles. 8 News is reporting the department gave local election registrars 107,000 DMV transactions, which include new registrations, address updates and other changes. Officials say no data was lost and the neteork … Read more
The Sunnybank Ferry in Northumberland County is back in service after service was suspended due to Hurricane Ian. Riding the Sunnybank Ferry saves an estimated 20 minutes in travel time when compared with the available land route. As of Tuesday morning service on the Merry Point Ferry remains suspended but officials are evaluating conditions and … Read more
Kilmarnock’s 2022 Music on the Half Shell season at Towne Center Park wraps up this Friday. Mayor Mae Umphlett says with the uncertainties they started with she is so pleased they got all 7 shows in for this season. The final show features Little Marvin & the Martians which is a cross categorical band which … Read more
Tappahannock Main Street will be hosting an additional concert in its Third Thursdays series to make up for July’s cancellation. Come to the river on Thursday between 6:00 p.m, and 9:00 p.m. to enjoy the Americana Music of Karen Jonas. This event is free and attendees should bring a chair or blanket to the Rappahannock … Read more
Hummel Field runway project manager Oscar Barber is recognized for his work at the recent Wings, Wheels and Keels event. Virginia Department of Aviation director Greg Campbell tells the Southside Sentinel Barber accomplished the runway realignment and extension project in about 28 months from the start of the process putting Hummel more in line with … Read more
The Northern Neck Orchestra will open its 2022-23 concert season on October 15 at the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock. According to the Rappahannock Record a pre-concert talk hosted by music director Michael Repper will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the concert will follow at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. Season tickets for all … Read more