Sky-high gas prices aren’t stopping Virginians from hitting the highways fpor the Independence Day weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman Morgan Dean tells WDBJ they are expecting around 1.2 million travelers on the roads which could be a new record. Gas is about $1.75 per gallon higher than last year. Dean said Thursday and Friday are expected … Read more
Gloucester County officials are using federal grants and Capital Improvement Project funds to preserve historic assets. Over the next year, residents and visitors will notice work being done in and around the historic buildings throughout the court circle. Crews are at work removing the 1950s floor tiles inside the colonial courthouse to be replaced with … Read more
The Warsaw Police Department is holding a “Meet & Greet” event from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. this Friday at Chesapeake Doughnut Company on Main St. You can meet officers and the department’s new Police Chief Andrew Hughes in this informal setting. Attendees can spin the prize wheel and win a free doughnut, fronut, drink, … Read more
The Urbanna Town Council may be putting its old office building up for sale. According to the Southside Sentinel Councilor Steve Hollberg reported they’ve received an officer for the Cross Street property but it was “very low”. Town officials are getting a new appraisal for the building. The town moved offices to Waverly Commons, just … Read more
The Town of Irvington’s Hometown Parade begins at 3 p.m. July 3 on King Carter Drive. Irvington councilwoman and chairman of the special events committee Judy Penniman tells the Rappahannock Record the parade will celebrate the contributions of three exceptional community volunteers and iconic business the Tides Inn. It will also feature decorated bicycles and … Read more
A public reading of the Declaration of Independence takes place at 10:30 a.m. on July 2 inside Historic Christ Church in Weems. Foundation for Historic Christ Church executive director Robert Teagle tells the Rappahannock Record the free event will celebrate the 246th anniversary of the Declaration with patriotic songs, a brief history of the famous … Read more
Get ready for delays at the Richmond Road intersection with Rich Neck Road/Mulberry Road in Richmond County as a construction project starts July 6. It will extend turn lanes from a short taper area to a full 200-foot-long lane. Next week crews will install work zone signs and bring equipment and materials to the site. … Read more
Nine members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck will travel to Anaheim, Calif. next month for the National Keystone Conference. Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosts the conference that brings Club teens together from across the globe. Throughout the conference teens will engage with peers, explore relevant issues, and develop … Read more
If your car has a really loud muffler you could be ticketed starting on Friday. That’s when a Virginia law takes effect that restores the ability for police to stop vehicles over excessive noise. According to the Virginia Mercury that was taken away as part of a bill passed in 2020 preventing police from using … Read more
Virginia State Police warn of a scam where calls are reeceived from an individual claiming to be a trooper or lieutenant who says the recipient’s identity has been stolen or that there is a warrant out for the recipient’s arrest. The caller then asks for money to be transferred or wired to an account or … Read more