The Virginia Municipal League announced the Town of Warsaw wins its 2022 Innovation Award for Environmental Quality with for the town’s entry of the Bounds Redevelopment. The League’s statewide competition recognizes innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, and improved services to citizens. VML judges selected one winner in each of eight categories. This is … Read more
The Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock is holding a reception with photographer Ruth Hall Fisher at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday. Library Director Alice Cooper tells the Rappahannock Record this is the first program in the fall series of “A Special Evening With…” events. Fisher has been a featured artist at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury where she has … Read more
The Deltaville Community Association unveils the design for its 2022 Christmas ornament. According to the Southside Sentinel it recognizes the 75th anniversary of Deltaville Ballpark. Stephen Blue was asked to take one of the Christmas trees from his display and place it at the ballfield. He was assisted by Bev Butler and Randy Blue. Stephen … Read more
September is National Preparedness Month and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative reminds member-owners about the power of preparation. Officials say preparation can help reduce stress, anxiety and lessen the impact of an emergency event. REC recommends starting with the basics including creating a disaster kit, organizing supplies in an easy-to-locate area and develop a plan for communicating … Read more
The State Corporation Commission announced it is extending the response period for its reconsideration of a performance guarantee associated with Dominion Energy’s proposed offshore wind project. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch the deadline to file objections to Dominion’s petition to change the guarantee is extended until next Tuesday. The guarantee was included in the SCC’s … Read more
The Virginia Department of Taxation will soon begin sending one-time rebates out to eligible taxpayers. 8 News reports the payments are up to $250 per individual and up to $500 per married couple. You may not receive a payment if you owe money to certain government agencies and institutions. The first rebates will be issued … Read more
Virginia’s total unadjusted general fund revenue collections in August grew by 13% percent year-over-year. Officials say these totals exceeded forecasts because of August’s additional deposit day which included payroll withholding taxes remitted by many of Virginia’s large employers For the month payroll withholding increased by close to 20%. There were 142,000 more Virginians employed in … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation resumes service for both ferries on the Northern Neck. Officials had suspended service on the Merry Point Ferry in Lancaster County and the Sunnybank Ferry in Northumberland County due to high tides. You can call 5-1-1 or visit 511virginia.org for updates on the Merry Point Ferry and the Sunnybank Ferry … Read more
Nearly 1.800 Northern Neck Electric Cooperative members lost service Monday afternoon. Coop spokesman Kyle Allwine says the outage affected parts of Northumberland county, including the Heathsville, Lewisetta and Lottsburg areas. The outage was caused by the storms that swept across the area. Power was restored to nearly all members by 7:45 p.m with crews staying … Read more
Kilmarnock’s “Music on the Half Shell” 2022 concert series at Town Centre Park continues Thursday featuring Danny Kensy & Cedar Creek. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 with children under 5 admitted free with a paying adult. You can bring in food and snacks but no … Read more