Attorney General Jason Miyares joins his colleagues from across the country calling on the Federal Communications Commission to require more telecommunications providers implement more rigorous measures for prevent illegal and fraudulent robocalls. These calls often originate from overseas scam actors who spoof U.S.-based phone numbers. The AGs expressed support for implementation of a caller ID … Read more
The Lancaster County School Board is asking the board of supervisors to issue a bond to finance construction of a new middle and high school near Dream Fields in Kilmarnock. According to the Rappahannock Record the division issued a resolution seeking the $63 million bond through an application to the Virginia Public Schools Authority. Supervisors … Read more
The Foundation for Historic Christ Church holds the first event its John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum series at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday at the church in Weems. According to the Rappahannock Record the inaugural event spotlights the work of traditional musicians which laid the groundwork for some of the most important genres of … Read more
The River Counties Community Foundation makes a $50,000 donation to Middlesex County to help pay for a park and basketball court that will behind the old Rappahannock Central Elementary School buildings at Cooks Corner. According to the Southside Sentinel the donation was made at the request of the Middlesex County Kiwanis Club. The $250,000 facility … Read more
The 26th annual Wings, Wheels and Keels event is this Saturday held at Hummel Field airport on Grey’s Point Road in Topping from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Event Chairman Rusty Gill tells the Southside Sentinel there will be more than 100 antique, classic and exotic cars and vehicles plus numerous aircraft and more than … Read more
The fall Clean Gloucester Day is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 1 and volunteers are needed for the twice-a-year event. According to the Gazette-Journal 550 people articipated in the Spring event. There will be a collection center set up next to the Main Street Library for trash drop-off along with five … Read more
The town of Irvington gets a numbe of upgrades to its playground at the Historic Irvington Commons. Volunteers installed new swing seats and chains plus painted the equipment in bright cheerful colors. Officials say they’ve heard rave reviews from parents and children about how fun and inviting the playground now looks. The Town Council has … Read more
VCU Health Tappahannock Cancer Center officially opened its Cancer Center for Beauty & Confidence last week. It provides cancer patients with no-cost wigs, hats and other accessories plus skincare and cosmetics services. Officials say the new facility is made possible by donations to the Jeri Sibley VCU Health Tappahannock Cancer Wellness Fund named for the … Read more
Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.6 % in August. This continues to be below the national rate, which increased to 3.7%. More than 4.2 million residents had jobs last month and there were nearly 2,000 fewer unemployed workers. Unemployment in August 2021 was 3.6%. Last month the private sector recorded an over-the-year gain of more … Read more
The State Corporation Commission gives final approval to Dominion Energy’s request for a rate hike to recoup expenses for increasing fuel costs. According to 8 News the rate hike will average $15 a month and stays in effect for 3 years. The Commission issued a statement saying while they are sensitive to the effects of … Read more