A Mathews County veterinarian hand-delivers the first sand tiger shark pup to be born in captivity. According to 13News Now Dr. Bob George delivered the pup in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Baby Rip is making waves among marine biologists because sand tiger sharks are critically endangered. Rip’s doing well now, growing in a tank with … Read more
Tappahannock Main Street announced it has assisted 3 families in finding new homes since last month’s Prince St. fire. The nonprofit is asking for help to furnish the new homes. If you have any furniture you would like to donate post a picture on Tappahannock Main Street’s Facebook page and they’ll help determine who it … Read more
The Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society holds an open house for its Middlesex Early Inhabitants exhibit this Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The exhibit showcases fossils and Native American artifacts found in the local waters and soils of Virginia. Learn about Middlesex’s two indigenous tribes John Smith recorded in his journals and … Read more
Urbanna’s Founders Day is Saturday and according to the Southside Sentinel it will feature a reenactment debate between Patrick Henry and George Wythe over the U.S. Constitution. The debate is set for 11 a.m. at Urbanna Baptist Church. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Colonial style fife and drum musicians … Read more
The Virginia Lottery released its June sports wagering report and bets were up by 25% from June of 2021. Bets topped $295 million and winners took home over $269 million. Since sports wagering began in January 2021 bettors have wagered a combined total of $5.6 billion on a wide variety of approved sporting events. State … Read more
Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday kicks off this Friday at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Among the tax-exempt items are school supplies as well as clothing and footwear for $100 or less per item. You can also purchase hurricane and emergency preparedness products including portable generators, gas-powered chainsaws and chainsaw accessories for … Read more
A survey conducted by the Virginia Government Employees Association finds that close to 8 in 10 workers dislike the new telework policy implemented by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The Virginia Mercury reports the survey determined 72% of employees had experienced negative impacts from the revised telework policy, including rising costs for commuting and daycare. Close to … Read more
A planned seafood operation on Harpers Creek Drive in the Palmer area moves a step closer to approval after the Lancaster County planning commission voted to recommend the board of supervisors rezone two parcels. According to the Rappahannock Record the commission voted to recommend the rezoning back in May but county administrator Don Gill determined … Read more
Westmoreland County officials are looking to obtain funding for a pair of projects on Cople Highway. According to Westmoreland News they are at the intersection of Cople and Kinsale Road and the road shoulders between that intersection and the border with Northumberland County. The funding is obtained through the Department of Transportation’s Smart Scale system … Read more
The Town of Warsaw is obtaining Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playground equipment for a new section at the town park. According to News on the Neck the equipment includes a Konnection Swing Set and a Volta Inclusive Spinner, making it a more enjoyable public asset for a wider range of families. The $23,500 cost is … Read more