The Virginia State Police is issuing a warning to those shopping online for heavy construction or farm equipment to be wary of purchasing from any company using a Norton, Va. address or the name “Guyan” in its web or email address. Investigators identified numerous individuals from other states who have been scammed out of thousands … Read more
Kilmarnock’s Planning Commission is recommending a rezoning application authorizing the expansion of Carousel Physical Therapy on Irvington Road. According to the Rappahannock Record the business owners purchased 2 adjacent properties currently zoned as residential. The commission also discussed possible changes to town regulations regarding accessory buildings such as sheds and garages. It was brought up … Read more
A dedication for a Historical Highway Marker recognizing The Honorable Armistead Stokalas Nickens is scheduled for October 15 at 11:00 a.m. According to the Rappahannock Record the marker is to be located near 621 Kamps Mill Road, formerly known as the Theodore Byrd Barber Shop. Nickens was the first and only African-American elected official from … Read more
The Gloucester Wine Festival is back after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic. According to the Gazette-Journal the event presented by the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce is tomorrow at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking is at Ware Academy with shuttle buses taking patrons to and from the event. … Read more
Metal detectors are coming to all Middlesex County School buildings. The Southside Sentinel reports the Sheriff’s office purchased 3 of the walk-through detectors and they will be in use during heightened activities within the schools. Sheriff’s deputies have also been receiving training on how to handle emergency situations at the schools. The school board also … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing during a work session on Tuesday at the colonial courthouse. According to the Gazette-Journal the hearing is regarding amendments to the fiscal year 2023 budget. The board will also review a fourth-quarter financial report for the fiscal year that ended in June. Other items … Read more
The Treasurers’ Association of Virginia issues accreditation to the Northumberland County Treasurer’s Office. According to the Northumberland Echo this is the 22nd year the office received accreditation through the voluntary professional certificate program. It acknowledges the office meets the statewide best practices for performance in treasury management. To receive accreditation the treasurer’s office is put … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares joins 17 of his colleages signing a letter urging President Joe Biden to classify fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction. The letter demands Biden take decisive action in response to the record increase in overdose deaths attributed to the synthetic drug. The AGs say just two milligrams of fentanyl can … Read more
Virginia’s same-day voter registration law takes effect on October 1. Before the new law voters had until about 3 weeks before an election to register. Election officials say those who register on the same day of an election will be given what’s called a provisional ballot which will be verified before it’s counted. Early voting … Read more
You can skip the check-in line for your next visit to the Department of Motor Vehicles by scheduling an appointment at dmvNOW.com/appt. Although customers are welcome to walk in at their convenience, scheduling an appointment for service saves time. Upon arrival at a customer service center, appointment customers can check in by scanning a QR … Read more