It’s been a month since a fire destroyed several residences and businesses on Prince St. in Tappahannock and the recovery work is just beginning. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch the damaged area has been fenced off while insurance companies complete their work. There is no timetable for the rubble to be removed, though town officials … Read more
Kilmarnock Mayor Mae Umphlett presented a $25,000 check to Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department’s President Ray Lewis as a contribution from the Town to support the work of the department. Umphlett says this year has definitely shown the strength and teamwork by the department whose men and woman serve the entire community. The Town thanks all … Read more
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is asked to expand neighborhood participation on the Hummel Field airport committee in Topping. According to the Southside Sentinel the request was made during the public comment period at the Aug. 2 board meeting. The committee currently has 7 members with one being an individual who lives in the … Read more
The Gloucester County School Board is considering making a change to its closed meeting policy after items discussed during those sessions were leaked to the public. According to the Gazette-Journal the board voted on clarifying that recording those meetings is prohibited. The policy was approved on a first reading by a 4-3 margin. A second … Read more
Bay Transit and RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock announce the “Art in Transit” competition will return in 2023. According to the Rappahannock Record the award winners will be recognized at a reception from 5-7 p.m. on May 19 at the RAL Art Center. The culmination of the reception will again be the unveiling of a … Read more
Dimension Renewable Energy is partnering with Community Housing Partners to deliver the benefits of shared solar power directly to thousands of low- to moderate-income families in Virginia. The partnership actively works to lower the barriers for entry into renewables and reduce economic inequality. At a time when the cost of living is on the rise, … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health reports the two-millionth COVID-19 case since the beginning of the pandemic was recorded on Tuesday. Officials say the case counts are likely higher because of at-home testing not reported and those who chose to not test. Since reporting began in March of 2020 over 21,000 Virginians have died due to … Read more
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation makes changes to hunting opportunities in state parks this year. According to 10 News reservations now must be made online through the State Parks reservation system. Those opportunities range from open hunting in designated areas to managed deer hunts. Hunters can also reserve stands or zones on a … Read more
An 18-year-old woman is killed and a 20-year-old man is injured in a suspected home invasion on Monday in the 4300 block of Bufflehead Drive. An investigation by the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office determined an unknown suspect entered the residence and opened fire. Residents of the Carters Cove subdivision in Gloucester are asked to check … Read more
National Thrift Shop Day is Wednesday and Seconds Unlimited Thrift Shop on Irvington Road in Kilmarnock invites the community to celebrate with special offers and extended hours. Shop manager Deborah Hall Silvus tells the Rappahannock Record they are offering 50% off of women’s and men’s clothing through Saturday. The Rappahannock General Hospital-owned thrift shop will … Read more