Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed 2 bills to allow Virginia REALTORS® to form an association health plan. It includes a single risk pool of the self-employed and employees of real estate brokerage firms who are members of the association. The association must meet the requirements of eligibility as outlined in these bills. Youngkin says the … Read more
This week First Lady Suzanne Youngkin hosted more than 450 Virginia women and girls at an event for her Spirit of Sisterhood initiative. She was joined by Interim Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Rosa Atkins and Heather Zimmerman, wife of former Washington Nationals player Ryan Zimmerman and co-head of the ziMS Foundation, which is committed to … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health issues new COVID-19 quarantine guidance moving away from recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevenrtion. Officials say those experiencing symptoms should now quarantine while before quarantine was recommended if they recovered from a positive case within the last six months or if they are up to date … Read more
Kilmarnock’s “Music on the Half Shell” 2022 concert series at Town Centre Park continues today featuring “Kaboombox”. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 with children under 5 admitted free with a paying adult. Again this year you can bring in food and snacks but no outside … Read more
The Town of Montross and Westmorland County are partnering to create a neighborhood watch program. Police tell Westmoreland News the goal is to instill a greater sense of security and reduce the fear of crime, putting the term “neighbor” back into “neighborhood.” The program gives residents tips and tricks to make homes and neighborhoods more … Read more
Gloucester’s Juneteenth celebration kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday at Flat Iron Crossroads. It begins with a keynote speaker followed by an evening with live music from several performers. Saturday’s events include a South African Music and a Ghanaian Drumming workshop. On Sunday doors open at 2:00 p.m. for a free family day of … Read more
West Point Public Schools selects Dr. Amy Page Hauser of Gwynn to become chief academic officer. According to the Gazette-Journal Hauser joined the division 4 years ago and was the Specialist for Teaching and Learning where she led the charge to work with teachers and staff pre-K through 12th grades to close learning gaps resulting … Read more
The Town of Warsaw is updating its Comprehensive Plan and officials are seeking inout from residents. A community workshop takes place next Tuesday at Warsaw Town Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Comprehensive Plan shapes community development, transportation, infrastructure and facility investment over the next 10 to 20 years. The input and ideas of residents, … Read more
Organizers of a Richmond County 3-day music festival had their permit request unanimously denied for a second time by the Board of Supervisors. According to News on the Neck the permit application denied in May was put on the Board’s June meeting agenda based on guidance from the county attorney. The event was to take … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin sends 38 budget amendments to the General Assembly for their review and approval. The changes focus on expanding opportunities for education, keeping communities safe and making Virginia the best state for business. Youngkin is continuing to call for a 3-month gas tax suspension that would begin July 1. He is also asking … Read more