The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church of the Rappahannock makes a donation from its Church’s Servetus Endowment to The Friends of Belle Isle Music by the River for its concert series. Trustee Tom Kinney tells the Southside Sentinel the endowment supports music and art activities in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, as well as education … Read more
A 16-year-old Essex County boy who fell 30 feet into a well last February is now fully recovered. According to News om the Neck it happened when the teen stepped on the wrong piece of plywood, which gave out beneath his feet. The boy was then partially submerged for up to three hours. First responders … Read more
Last week First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin hosted her fourth Spirit of Sisterhood gathering with more than 250 women and girls in Virginia Beach. Secretary of the Commonwealth Kay Coles James also shared remarks. For each Sisterhood gathering, the First Lady invites women-influenced businesses to help put on the events. The First Lady promoted her … Read more
The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opened the application window for nearly $15 million in grants which according to officials is a record amount. The foundation provides grants to support conservation in the following categories: farmland preservation, forest preservation, historic preservation, natural area protection, and open spaces and parks. Application deadline is Sept. 6. An online … Read more
Today is the deadline for Irvington residents and businesses to return their town surveys. According to the Rappahannock Record the surveys distributed last month contain questions regarding sewer, public water access, town growth, internet access, and capital improvements. Officials say the responses will aid in the development of the town’s comprehensive plan as well as … Read more
Rappahannock Community College is hosting several events in its “Success Starts Here: Orientation and Registration for New and Returning Students” program. Events will be held on the Warsaw campus on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on Tuesday, July 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and on the Glenns campus … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a companion animal in the Sherwood Forest area The animal was shot multiple times by a BB gun. The animal was a white and brown cat and was known by residents living in the neighborhood. The Sheriffs Office is asking those in the Sherwood Forest … Read more
The Colonial Beach Community Foundation presents the 4th Annual Northern Neck Beach Music Festival on Saturday, September 10th. It features a performance with beach music favorite The Embers. Tickets are $39 each until August 10th then increase to $49. Vendors will offer food and beverages, including beer and wine for purchase. Festival proceeds benefit the … Read more
The Virginia Department of Forestry says an emerald ash borer has been found in Gloucester County. It was first identified in Virginia 14 years ago and has destroyed millions of ash trees. Officials say while it specifically targets ash trees, there are some other species that are susceptible. A single beetle lays dozens of eggs … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a woman from Newport News who is wanted for a probation violation on a felony offense. 44-year-old Sarah Letha Ezzell is white, 5-5 and 140 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on Ezzell’s whereabouts contact the King … Read more