The Northumberland County Elections Office announces new voter cards will be mailed out due to the recently enacted redistricting measures. Electoral board chairman Austin Schmidt tells the Rappahannock Record every registered voter should receive a new card within the next two weeks so if you don’t get one your voter registration information may need to … Read more
The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation receives a $75,000 matching grant from the Cook Foundation for the continued renovation of the school. Cook Foundation Founder and Chair Adrianne Joseph tells the Gazette-Journal the school is not only a historic site, but with the leadership of the Woodville Rosenwald Foundation, it will again become a cultural center … Read more
The Virginia Department of Forestry and the Virginia Cooperative Extension encourage landowners to make plans now for passing on their land to the next generation. The Generation NEXT program shares knowledge, supports businesses, and implements research that advances the well-being of all Virginians. While there is an expense to planning an orderly transfer of land … Read more
A new report from the Virginia Department of Health finds drug overdoses remain the leading cause of unnatural death. According to 8 News those numbers are more than gun-related and motor vehicle-related deaths combined. Last year more than 76% of all fatal overdoses were due to fentanyl which is a synthetic opioid 50 times more … Read more
The Virginia Farm Bureau is reminding cyclists, pedestrians and motorists of their obligations to keep roadways safe in advance of September’s observance of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month. Under Virginia law, drivers are required to maintain a 3-foot distance from pedestrians and bicyclists. Cyclists should ride with traffic, and pedestrians should walk facing traffic. Drivers … Read more
The Warsaw Town Council voted Tuesday to acquire a property at 74 Main Street also known as the former Friends of the Library building. Officials plan to hold multiple work sessions regarding the building’s future use and plans are also underway to issue a Request for Proposals by various developers. The parcel is zoned Limited … Read more
The Irvington Town Council got an earful from residents opposed to a conditional use permit requested by the Tides Inn to further develop the grounds. The Rappahannock Record reports the Inn owners want to add access roads and build several new buildings. A public hearing on the permit is being held by the council and … Read more
The Northern Neck Land Conservancy will host Boots and Barbecue from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. September 17 at Waterloo Farm in King George. Boots and Barbecue is a tribute to all the things that people love about the region. According to the Rappahannock Record the event is held each year on land that is … Read more
The Reedville Fisherman’s Museum is holding its Classic Boat Show on September 10. Boats will be displayed on five separate docks. The event includes kids activities plus a 100th anniversary celebration for the Elva C, a Chesapeake style Deck Boat in the Museum’s permanent collection. It’s used as a ferry during the show. For more … Read more
The 2022 Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Westmoreland County will take place Saturday, September 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the A.T. Johnson Human Services Building parking lot on Kings Highway. This event is open to Westmoreland County residents and property owners only. Items accepted include oil-based paint, unused petroleum products, pool … Read more