Last week Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order to address the Commonwealth’s ongoing teacher shortage. Youngkin says the directive creates an easier pathway to teacher certifications, allowing retired teachers and educators from other states to teach in Virginia. It also creates a pipeline of teachers by involving the Department of Labor, with the goal … Read more
A Gloucester County teenager who was suspended from Page Middle School is charged with making multiple threats of violence targeting others. School resource officers notified the Sheriff’s Office about the social media threats and an investigation identified the student who was taken into custody at his home. The teen was taken to Juvenile Intake then … Read more
It’s nearly 10 years in federal prison for a Lancaster man taking a plea deal on federal weapons charges. Prosecutors say Shadonta Lateef Beane pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court records Beane messaged an FBI informant multiple times in September 2020 to negotiate the sale of a … Read more
Northumberland County is applying for a Virginia Tourism Corporation grant of up to $70,000. According to the Northumberland Echo the money comes from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act and is part of the Corporation’s COVID-19 tourism recovery program. The county has until December 30 to submit a plan on how the money would be … Read more
Lancaster Primary School turned their principal into a whip cream cone on Thursday. Principal Michael Myers told students on the first day of classes that if they demonstrated 300 Acts of Kindness during the month of August they could turn him into a Whip Cream Cone The LPS students demonstrated 623 Acts of Kindness during … Read more
The Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department is holding a “Fifty-five & Older” gathering on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Tom Carter Memorial Gymnasium behind the Cooks Corner Office Complex. According to the Southside Sentinel the event in partnership with Game Changers and Creative Productions features games, fellowship, food and door prizes. It begins at … Read more
Acoustic guitarist Ron Fetner is performing at the Irvington Farmers Market taking place tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Irvington Commons on King Carter Drive. Luck Schneider from the Village Improvement Association tells the Rappahannock Record Fetner’s songs combine southern roots, soulful songwriting with contemporary folk storytelling. He will be performing at … Read more
Virginia’s 2022 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over driving under the influence enforcement and public education campaign launched on Thursday. Formerly known as Checkpoint Strikeforce, the campaign is in its 21st year of reminding Virginians of the dangers of impaired driving. The enforcement period of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over will take place through … Read more
The Virginia Lottery released its July sports wagering report and bets were up by 64% from July of 2021. Bets topped $266 million and winners took home nearly $240 million. Sports wagering began in January 2021 and there are now 13 online operators plus a new sports book opened last month in Bristol. State law … Read more
The Virginia Farm Bureau reminds drivers to be aware of more slow-moving farm equipment on roadways. Harvests for Virginia-grown corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans are expected to increase from last year’s totals so officials say there will be more equipment out this year. Virginia law requires vehicles that travel slower than 25 mph to be … Read more