Governor Glenn Youngkin signs an executive order to fight the fentanyl and opioid crisis. According to the Governor’s office the fentanyl epidemic is both a national security concern and a serious public health emergency so this Executive Order directs the launch of a new comprehensive fentanyl-fighting strategy across public safety, prevention, education, and treatment areas. … Read more
On Wednesday the “Police Unity Tour” will pass through Gloucester County. According toi the Sheriff’s Office the tour will enter at the foot of the Coleman Bridge at approximately 12:45 p.m. and will proceed north on US 17. It will then continue to Newington Baptist Church, where the riders will take a short break. They … Read more
Gloucester County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend a man wanted since last November on multiple warrants. On Monday a warrant was served at a residence in the 8200 block of Guinea Rd. but the suspent ran off leading deputies into multiple areas of Hayes and then jumped into Sarah Creek to avoid capture. He was arrested at … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman along with members of the community, gathered at Town Centre Park in Kilmarnock on Saturday to celebrate the Lancaster High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team for their VHSL Class 1 State Championship Win. During his visit, Congressman Wittman presented the basketball team with an Extension of Remarks and met with … Read more
The Gloucester County School Board announced the opening of the superintendent application process, including specific qualifications for the position. School Board Chair Troy Andersen tells WTKR he’s grateful for the public input received over the last few weeks through individual calls, emails, an online survey and a public hearing. Log on to gc.k12.va.us to see … Read more
The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society invites you to a talk entitled “Using Digital Learning Labs and Resources to Explore African American History and Culture.” The talk will be given by Dr. Tonita Ross-Dozier, who is the program coordinator for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture PWC Digital Learning … Read more
Tourism organizations in Lancaster, Middlesex, Gloucester, Essex, and Westmoreland counties are awarded grants from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Regional Marketing, Marketing Leverage, and VA250 Marketing Leverage programs. These programs leverage local marketing dollars with matching state funds to increase visitation and traveler spending through 2024. Local partners throughout Virginia will commit more than $15.5 million … Read more
This is National Hospital Week and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association announced it secured an official proclamation from Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrating the many community contributions made by Virginia’s acute care, children’s, rehabilitation, psychiatric, long-term care, and specialty hospitals and their teams of clinicians, caregivers, and support staff. National Hospital Week dates to … Read more
The Virginia Department of Corrections recognizes the men and women who promote long-lasting public safety and serve on the front line of the Commonwealth’s prisons during National Corrections Officers Week. Officials say the department emphasizes communication, learning, and the use of evidence-based practices to further the Department’s mission of helping people to be better. The … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin orders the flags of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol and all local, state and federal buildings and grounds in memory of the lives lost and those injured in the mass shooting in Allen, Texas. Youngkin says the flags will remain … Read more