Two Virginia State Trooper vehicles are involved in a collision as officers were responding to a Northumberland County call that turned out to be a false alarm. According to the Northumberland Echo the collision happened Monday on Rt. 360 in Richmond County just east of Threeway Rd. from pooling water caused by a heavy downpour. … Read more
Next time you visit a CVS store your can buy a gift card that can help save for college. The chain is partnering with Virginia to offer “Invest529” gift cards in amounts from $25 to $250. The cards are redeemable for the state plan which can be used to pay for college and students loans … Read more
When the General Assembly convenes in 4 months for its 2023 session they will not be meeting in their new chambers next to Capitol Square. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch the new assembly building which is part of a $300 million package of capital projects cannot be completed as scheduled this fall because supply-chain delays … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors makes changes to the ordinance covering inoperable motor vehicles on property zoned for residential or commercial uses. According to the Gazette-Journal the amended ordinance allows for one inoperable vehicle to be on a property provided it is shielded or screened from view. Other inoperable vehicles are allowed on the … Read more
If you want to learn how to play pickleball or are curious about the sport plan to attend a series of clinics starting Friday at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club in Kilmarnock. Director of racquet sports George Christoforatos tells the Rappahannock Record the classes are taught by Deb Harrison, known as “PicklePong Deb for … Read more
The Gloucester County government offices were visited Tuesday by Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III Administrator MaryAnn Tierney and officials from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. They were there for the Annual Peak Hurricane Season Meeting that was held in the county’s Emergency Operations Center. The meeting served as an opportunity to learn more … Read more
The Lancaster County Voter Registration Office announced in-person early voting for the general election begins Friday at its office on Mary Ball Road. According to the Rappahannock Record the office will be open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays as well as the last two Saturdays prior to Election Day. Voters are reminded to … Read more
A study conducted by the Town of Upbanna finds 40% of real estate is owned by non-residents. According to the Southside Sentinel the data was compiled by Town Treasurer Michelle Hutton and was presented to the Town Council earlier this month. Hutton says 17% of Urbanna’s properties are full time rentals and that dioes not … Read more
The Deltaville Maritime Museum wraps up its Groovin’ in the Park concert series on Saturday with a performance from the five-piece bluegrass band Rappahannock Crossing at 6:00 p.m. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. According to the Southside Sentinel Rappahannock Crossing’s music is a mix of traditional, contemporary, original and Gospel bluegrass music. Tickets for Groovin’ … Read more
The Virginia Department of Social Services is issuing a scam warning for EBT or P-EBT recipients. Officials say they may get text messages telling them to call or text a number that begins with “866″ and ends with “0486.” You’re then asked for your card number and pin which the scammers use to steal all … Read more