The Menokin Foundation Board of Directors announced that Sam McKelvey will leave his role as Executive Director in late May to become CEO and President of the Fredericksburg Area Museum. McKelvey was hired as Executive Director of Menokin in 2016. Menokin will conduct a national search for a new Executive Director to ensure a smooth … Read more
2 men from Tappahannock are charged in a pair of burglaries in the town earlier this year. According to Tappahannock Police the 2 are charged with multiple felonies related to the February burglary of the Raceway on Tappahannock Boulevard and burglary at the Tender Loving Care Daycare on Sycamore Drive last March. The department thanked … Read more
Virginia’s parents can now apply to get tutoring microgrants for their children. According to 13 News Now the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in English, mathematics, science and history, as well as foreign languages needed to meet diploma requirements. Families can also use the grants … Read more
High school athletes in Virginia will soon be able to profit from their name, image and likeness with social media, product endorsements, personal appearances, autographs and more. The Virginian-Pilot reports the Virginia High School League finalized legislation on Wednesday which will take effect in July. It follows a similar by the NCAA last year for … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $7.5 million to Virginia for increasing and preserving the supply of decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing for low-income households including families experiencing homelessness. According to the Augusta Free Press the money from HUD’s Housing Trust Fund complements existing federal, state and local efforts. The fund … Read more
The Town of Urbanna may become the new owners of the Middlesex Memorial Cemetery on Red Hill Drive. According to the Southside Sentinel the cemerery’s owner offered the property for sale at last month’s town council meeting. The six-acre cemetery has about 250 graves and room for at least 1,000 more spaces. The council voted … Read more
Dr. Sara Nair James is named as the judge for the Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Festival on June 3 and 4. According to the Southside Sentinel Dr. James will make selections for Best in Show, Best Photography, Best Painting, Best Jewelry, Best Local Artist and Best Student Artist. Dr. James is professor emerita … Read more
Grace Episcopal Church on South Main Street in Kilmarnock is hosting a concert by multiple Emmy-winning composer Gary Malkin on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. According to the Rappahannock Record the concert will feature many of Malkin’s compositions including themes for movies and television. Malkin’s book and audio CD “Graceful Passages” guides people through the passages … Read more
Lasncaster County’s environmental codes compliance officer is becoming the county’s director of planning and land use. According to the Rappahannock Record county administrator Don Gill announced Olivia Hall is stepping into the role as Bill Farrell is leaving the position to become a full-time law enforcement officer with the Town of Kilmarnock. Hall began her … Read more
The Mathews Historical Museum is holding May Faire, its annual Spring Heritage Festival this Saturday. The Gazette-Journal reports this year’s theme is “Celebrating Teachers, Schools & Community: Over a Hundred Years of Public Education in Mathews County.” In addition to several new exhibits in the museum May Faire will bring “Conversations with our Teachers” in … Read more