On Wednesday Virginia State Police gathered together with their families and communities to remember the heroes of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. According to the Royal Examiner the event highlighted the dedication and courage of these officers, echoing the sentiment that their duty, honor, … Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck announce it expanded into Richmond County last October offering after-school programming. According to the Rappahannock Record the new unit was made possible through a partnership with the Richmond County School system and funded by the Virginia Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. … Read more
Riverside Home Health and Riverside Hospice is now in a new location in Warsaw. According to the Southside Sentinel the new facilities are located on Richmond Road. The company provides personalized care plans to coordinate or support those recovering from a hospital stay, illness or surgery. Services may include skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares files a complaint against the leaders of Avid Telecom accusing them of facilitating billions of illegal robocalls and violating federal and state telemarketing and consumer laws for just over fours years. According to 8 news Avid Telecom sells data, phone numbers and dialing software in order to help its customers make … Read more
The Salvation Army of the Virginia Peninsula is preparing for its 125th anniversary celebration. According to the Peninsula Chronicle roughly 200 people will gather on Friday, September 22, for a banquet to celebrate the non-profit’s efforts in providing emergency, seasonal, and disaster assistance to individuals, families, and communities in need. Though the charitable group wasn’t … Read more
Warsaw Police seek tips in an investigation into a kitten abandoned on the side of Main Street. According to a media release the kitten was brought by an unidentified individual to a nearby store. Investigators determined no crime was committed and only one kitten was involved. Contact police if you have any information on this … Read more
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office reports it recently received questions regarding the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association. According to a social media post this is a non-profit group that accepts monetary donations for areas such as training and equipment. It, in turn, disperses this money to those agencies who do not have the funding or … Read more
Rappahannock Community College announces the winners of this year’s College’s IDEAL Awards. The award’s name comes from an acronym encompassing these values, including: Integrity; Diversity and inclusion; Excellence; Access; and, Learning for Life. Awards are presented to a full-time instructional faculty member; a full-time classified staff, administrative, or professional faculty member; a part-time wage employee; … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares makes it to a list of over 500 American leaders and political leaders banned by the Russian government. According to 8 News prominent names on the list are former President Barack Obama and TV host Stephen Colbert. Miyares issued a statement saying that making it to the list is a badge … Read more
FEMA Region 3 and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management announce the approval of the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan, According to a media release tThe updated plan addresses how communities intend to build resilience and mitigate against hazards such as flooding, extreme heat, hurricanes, and winter weather. The approved plan sets priorities for mitigation activities … Read more