The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Concerts by the Creek Series is back for 2022. It kicks off June 11 when Faron Hamblin takes the stage overlooking Cockrell Creek. Inspired by country legends, Hamblin puts on a show that’s sure to have you tapping your toes. Showtime is 6:00 p.m. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be … Read more
The Three Rivers Health District is holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week and next week. The first is Thursday at the Mathews Health Department on Church St. from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The other is next Tuesday at the Essex Health Department on N Church Lane in Tappahannock from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. … Read more
The Boys & Girls Glub of the Northern Neck is partnering with the Kilmarnock Walmart and the Lancaster By The Bay Chamber of Commerce to hold a community job fair this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Employers will be looking to hire full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Job seekers should bring their resume … Read more
2 Westmoreland County students receive scholarships from the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute. Emily Holden and Ahreeauna Dunn are among 56 scholarship winners across the Commonwealth receiving a total of $55,000 to students pursuing a degree in criminal justice a Virginia college or university. The scholarships were $1,000 to full-time students and $500 to part-time students. Emily … Read more
Virginia lawmakers return to Richmond next week and according 8 News they may be voting on the state budget. The two chambers came to an impasse on spending plans when the regular session ended in March and after a special session the budgets still were $3 billion apart. One other possible action item is addressing … Read more
Personal finance website WalleHub ranks Virginia as the best state for military retirees. Rankings were determined using 29 key metrics, including veterans per capita, number of VA health facilities and job opportunities for veterans. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for military retirees. … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health in partnership with emergency data services company ESO announced the launch of the first-ever Virginia Stroke Registry. It allows stroke centers across Virginia to securely submit stroke data to one central location. The data will be used to identify evidence-based trends and patterns to help stroke patients transition with intent … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting street sweeping in Kilmarnock today and tomorrow. It takes place between 4:00 p.m. & midnight, weather permitting. Please be aware of the operations which involve slow moving vehicles and expect possible delays in the sweeping operation areas . Town officials say they thank the Virginia Department of Transportation … Read more
The Woman’s Club of Essex County and area Veterans Service Organizations are partnering to hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. next Monday at the Essex County War Memorial on the Courthouse Green. The public is invited to honor the Essex County Heroes who served starting with the founding of Virginia through the present … Read more
The Saddlery Foundation in Warsaw is selling commemorative bricks to construct a Veterans Memorial Garden at the rear of the building on Main St. Engraved bricks are $100.00 each and may be engraved to honor a veteran, law enforcement, EMS, or other individual who has given to their community. The Saddlery is the site of … Read more