Susan Ammons is the new Tourism Coordinator for Gloucester County. Her main role is to showcase all the attributes that the county has to offer. Her first project was revamping Gloucester Tourism’s social media platforms. Those who follow “Visit Gloucester Virginia” on Facebook or “visitgloucesterva” on Instagram may have already noticed more content posted on … Read more
The Woman’s Club of White Stone held a ceremony to induct a new executive board for the 2022-2023 term. The outgoing board was thanked and the new board was welcomed by longtime member and past president Doris Kidwell who served as the installing official. The nonprofit club serves the community through charitable and philanthropic activities, … Read more
The search continues for a missing Fairfax County man who authorities say has family in the Middlesex/Mathews area. According to the Gazette-Journal Juan G. Ward was last seen in Woodbridge on May 25 and withdrew money from an ATM that day. Ward is 5’11”, 185 pounds, with black/gray hair and brown eyes. He was last … Read more
A pair of federal programs are helping make sure kids eat nutritious food while on summer vacation. According to 10 News the Summer Food Service Program and the Seamless Summer Option which are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide no-cost meals. The programs are typically held at schools, public housing centers, community centers, … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares is holding a press conference today to discuss the dangers of so-called THC copycat products. According to 8 News Miyares will outline actions he will be taking to prevent further hospitalizations related to the THC knock-offs. The Food and Drug Administration reported that National Poison Control Centers received over 10,000 exposure … Read more
Virginia now officially has a new 2-year budget after Governor Glenn Youngkin signed it on Tuesday. The spending plan provides around a billion dollars in tax relief for Virginia families and increases education spending to the largest level in history. The budget also includes funding for additional school resource officers and violence protection programs. What … Read more
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Milford Haven help[ed rescue 3 people after their boat capsized Saturday off New Point. According to WVEC the Coast Guard Sector Virginia command center got a call from a family member after the 3 people didn’t return home. All 3 boaters were wearing life jackets and none were … Read more
Today is the deadline for Lancaster County town election candidates to file so they will be on the November ballot. According to the Rappahannock Record elections will be held in White Stone, for mayor and three council seats. In Irvington, three council seats are up for grabs and a special election will be held to … Read more
This is Family Boatbuilding Week at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. According to the Southside Sentinel this once-a-year event brings in people from all over the country to build a boat in one week that they can take home. You can watch the “build” families work “hands on” and share a wonderful experience on the museum’s … Read more
The Carefree Boat Club of Central Virginia acquires 3 slips at the Urbanna Boat Yard & Marina. According to a news release the club officially opened Urbanna for member use on June 9. This is the club’s first location in the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck region and members can also access Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek … Read more