Animal shelters in Virginia saved more than 98,000 lives last year according to a report from Best Friend’s Animal Society. WTVR reports that’s an increse from 2020. and puts Virginia’s save rate at just over 86%. Over 80 of the Commonwealth’s 143 shelters have no-kill policies. The only places in the United States who have … Read more
The Virginia National Guard increased the State Tuition Assistance benefit from $7,000 to $20,000. According to 8 News the money can be used for educational programs at accredited, nonprofit private and public institutions in support of a National Guard service member’s personal and professional development. Recipients need to be an active uard member and maintain … Read more
A man wanted in the deaths of his parents in Mathews County is apprehended in Lynchburg. Police say the man is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of using a knife in the commission of a felony. According to News 10 the couple and their son had not been seen since … Read more
Virginia Motor Speedway officials were forced to cancel the Gloucester S.T.A.R. Kids Night event scheduled for Saturday. Officials tell Speedway Digest that the high probability of rain was behind the decision and they didn’t want fans and competitors making a long trip only to find the event was canceled at the last minute. S.T.A.R. Kids … Read more
The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society is holding an online auction to raise money for the organization’s General Operating Fund Annual Budget. The auction proceeds go toward the programs, services, and administration of the historical society, museum, and library .Among the items up for bids are home and personal goods, food and wine, jewelry and clothing … Read more
The Town of Warsaw presents its first show in the 2022 Fourth Fridays Concert Series at 7:00 p.m. on June 24 at Warsaw Town Park and Dog Park. The show stars the dynamic party band “Soul Expressions”. With a 7 piece line up and some of the best vocalists in the business, this high-energy band … Read more
This year’s The Richmond County/Essex County Fireworks Display is on Saturday, July 2 at Essex High School. The event alternates each year between the two counties. The evening kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with the Essex HS Alum vs. Richmond HS Alum ballgame followed by the Oldtimers game at 7:15 p.m. The big fireworks show … Read more
Blue Ridge Bank’s Northern Neck region will be hosting Customer Appreciation Day this Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Callao, Hartfield, Kilmarnock, Montross, Warsaw and White Stone branches will be providing complimentary food and drinks plus the Kilmarnock branch will have a Shred-it truck available for you to bring your documents to shred … Read more
Yesterday was Loving Day, marking the anniversary of the Loving vs. Virginia U.S. Supreme Court decision hat struck down bans against interracial marriage across the country. The case stemmed from a 1958 arrest of Richard and Mildred Loving. Richard was white and Mildred was black. The commonwealth deemed their cohabitation was unlawful and their marriage … Read more
Acting Virginia Lottery director Kelly Gee now has the job on a permanent basis. Last week Gee’s interim designation was removed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. She had been acting director since January. Gee started with the commonwealth in 2018 initially serving as manager of government relations, where she was responsible for managing legislative outreach efforts. … Read more