The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors received an update from technology director Glenn Rowe on bolstering cybersecurity when it comes to elections. According to the Rappahannock Record Rowe reported the county has two cybersecurity interns from George Mason University evaluating the county on specific elements of a state-mandated security checklist and will finish their work … Read more
With kids heading back to the classroom Virginia State Police reminds drivers to be mindful of school buses back on the roads and more children crossing streets. The deparment says it’s important to know when to stop for a bus with its red lights flashing. Drivers have to stop in both directions unless there’s a … Read more
Another lawsuit is filed over Virginia’s tip line created for parents to report if critical race theory and other so-called “inherently divisive concepts” were being discussed in their child’s school. The group American Oversight and law firm Ballard Spahr are seeking the release of data related to the tip line and what was done in … Read more
Dominion Energy ratepayers will be digging a little deeper into their pockets starting next month so the utility can recover costs for its $9.8 billion proposed Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project. The State Corporation Commission approved a revenue requirement of $78 million for the rate year of Sept. 1 to Aug. 1, 2023. The average … Read more
A paramedic from Gloucester is a newly minted millionaire after winning a jackpot in the multi-state Cash4Life ® lottery. Duane McFarland matched the first five winning numbers in the drawing on July 13. He had to choose between receiving $1,000 every week for the rest of his life or a one-time cash option of $1 … Read more
Around 400 Northern Neck Electric Cooperative members in the Edwardsville area of Northumberland lost power for on Monday. Coop spokespoerson Kyle Allwine reported the outage started around 7:00 p.m. and was caused by a tree from outside of NNEC’s managed right-of-way that fell and damaged an important line. Service to all members was restored by … Read more
Kilmarnock’s “Music on the Half Shell” 2022 concert series at Town Centre Park continues next Friday featuring “Settle Down Jack”. 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. Again this year you can bring in food and snacks … Read more
A series of Gloucester County vehicle burglaries prompts police to issue a warning to keep valuables out of sight and to lock the doors. 2 break-ins happened early Monday in the 3000 block of Victoria Street and an attempt was made to burglarize a third vehicle in the same area. A purse was taken from … Read more
Virginia is awarded a federal grant of over $5.5 million to grow the health workforce and increase access to quality health care in rural communities. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the funding includes support for critical health workforce needs in rural areas such as dental hygienists, medical or dental assistants … Read more
With kids heading back to classrooms soon the Virginia Department of Health is reminding parents about the immunization requirements for students. State law requires specific immunizations that students, depending on their age group, must have to enroll in school unless there is a religious exemption. Last year VDH added several new vaccination requirements for students … Read more