The U.S. Social Security Administration releases the most popular baby names list for 2021. In Virginia Liam was the top choice for boys followed by Noah, James, William and Oliver. For girls, Charlotte was number one followed by Olivia, Emma, Ava and Sophia. Nationally the top boy’s name was Liam and the top girl’s name … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is dispelling rumors that law enforcement has discovered a body or several bodies in the county. Officials say they did have law enforcement conducting an investigation on Tuesday, but it was not connected to any discovery of a body or any homicide. There’s been no word on where the misinformation … Read more
Town of Warsaw officials say with the warmer weather they are noticing more items are being left behind at Town Park. If you are missing any items please make sure to check with our Park Attendant when she’s on site or call the Town Office. If you can describe any of the items they currently … Read more
The Rappahannock Industrial Academy Alumni Association announces a historical highway marker will be dedicated on May 21 at the school stie in Dunnsville. The association is looking for individuals attending the school even if they did not graduate so they can be invited to the dedication. Families of alumni, faculty, administrators, and trustees are also … Read more
Next Wednesday the Kilmarnock United Methodist Church missions group will sponsor a dinner for the victims of the April 19 fire on Irvington Road that destroyed several businesses and took a man’s life. Missions coordinator Sherry Ketner tells the Rappahannock Record the dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue to 7:00 p.m. in the … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors passed the fiscal year 2023 budget and while it comes with a 3-cent real estate property tax hike a new vehicle tax classification results in a rate reduction. According to the Gazette-Journal the rate is reduced from $2.95 to $2.30 because the General Assembly gave localities the option to … Read more
The Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation receives a $100,000 GO Virginias grant to promote jobs in the aquaculture industry cluster through the development of online learning modules, a one-week immersive summer course experience and a four-week summer internship with a local aquaculture business. RCC will also work with business partners to explore an industry-recognized certificate/credential … Read more
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan are calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to provide “adequate resources” so Supreme Court justices and their families in their state stay safe following the recent opinion leal that could overturn Roe v. Wade. The demonstrations started after the addresses for justices who agree with the … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin is looking for a new nominee to head the Department of Motor Vehicles after an offer made to Indiana’s former DMV head is rescinded. There’s been no official word from Virginia officials on why the offer was rescinded. According to an investigation by the Indianapolis Star the former Indiana state official had … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation marks 20 years of service for the 5-1-1 traveler information service. It provides real-time travel information 24/7 at no cost including incidents, construction, road conditions and livestream traffic cameras. The same information is available at 511virginia.org, and a mobile app which is available for both Android and iOS. As the … Read more