Rappahannock Community College conferred an honorary degree at the spring 2022 commencement to Graham H. Neal, Jr. recognizing his significant contributions to the progress and development of RCC and its students. Neal recently retired from Neal Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors in Kilmarnock. “Jack” as he is known by is President of the George … Read more
The Department of Motor Vehicles begins a program next month that could help those owning a fuel-efficient or electric vehicle to save money. The Mileage Choice Program voluntary option for drivers of electric, hybrid or fuel-efficient vehicles who pay Virginia’s highway use fee charges them by the actual number of miles driven per year, not … Read more
Virginia awards grants totaling $37.5 million to support local criminal justice programs. This includes $6.8 million for local school resource officers and school security officers. Additional grant awards include funds to support local victim witness programs, gun violence prevention programs, juvenile delinquency prevention programming and hospital-based violence prevention programming. Governor Glenn Youngkin has proposed an … Read more
Over 18,000 Virginians found work last month bringing the commonwealth’s workforce to over 4.2 million. According to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office Virginia added nearly 80,000 workers since February. The unemployment rate held steady at 3 percent in May and continues to be below the national rate of 3.6 percent. Virginia’s labor force participation rate which … Read more
A covicted sex offender faces new charges after exposing himself on Gloucester Point Beach. Police say it happened last Tuesday night near the fishing pier and an investigation determined in addition to indecent expoosure the 51-year-old man from Hayes also touched himself. He was found in the water and booked into jail on no bond. … Read more
Drivers will encounter delays on the Norris Bridge from next Tuesday through Thursday as routine bridge mainterance takes place. Route 3 will be reduced to a single lane on the bridge. Traffic will be directed to pass through the work zone in a one-way, alternating pattern. Automated flagging assistance devices will direct traffic, with support … Read more
The Warsaw Town Council votes to waive the water and sewer connection fees for a new housing subdividion. According to News om the Neck the council voted unanimously for the waiver at the StyleCraft Homes subdivision off the Bypass and bordered by Scott Town Rd. Richmond Rd., and Hamilton Blvd. The developer plans to build … Read more
Work is underway to convert Lancaster Middle School to an elementary school. According to News on the Neck demolition of the 6th grade wing is under way. It will be rebuilt as the school’s administrative section. The school will house K through 6th grade. Construction is underway to turn the former Lancaster Public library into … Read more
The Town of Warsaw is conducting an online survey to get input for updating its comprehensive plan which shapes community development, transportation, infrastructure and facility investment over the next 10 to 20 years. The input and ideas of residents, business owners, workers, visitors, and anyone who cares about Warsaw is vital to creating a vision … Read more
Essex County Sheriff “Arnie” Holmes announces the department created a road cleanup program where those sentenced to community service will be assigned to the “Sheriff’s Road Crew” to pick up trash. Individuals are supervised by a deputy there will be a sign posted on each end of the assigned road stating “CLEAN UP CREW WORKING” … Read more