On Monday Town of Kilmarnock officials showed their support to the businesses affected by last month’s Irvington Road fire by raising a new Kilmarnock Strong flag to show the town’s forward momentum and resiliency. One person was killed and several businesses were destroyed in the fire. A number of fundraising efforts continue to help the … Read more
The Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation holds its 18th annual Preakness Party at Kennersley on the Coan River on Saturday, May 21 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The event coinciding with the running of the Preakness Stakes will feature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions and a most audacious hat contest. Proceeds support the … Read more
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reports complaints were received about a man an woman going door-to-door who claimed they were census workers. The individuals approached residents asking questions about their homes and personal information. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the individuals do work for the Census Department. The Sheriff will be speaking with their department … Read more
Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning will offer a 4-session “Basics of Pickleball,” course starting Thursday, June 2. The class will be held on the tennis courts at RCC’s Warsaw campus. Paddles and balls will be provided or bring your own. The course is limited to 12 participants. Advance registration and tuition payment … Read more
Gloucester County’s Museum of History hosts its annual spring living history weekend May 14-15 to commemorate the County’s role in the Revolutionary War. The program, “Gloucester 1776: A Revolutionary Experience,” includes cannon and musket firing demonstrations, dozens of reenactors, colonial era cooking, children’s activities, and more. The events are free and are rain or shine. … Read more
World Bee Day is May 20 and one place to celebrate it is at Irvington’s Tides Inn. According to Luxury Travel Magazine the hotel’s on-site Beehive Experience allows guests will follow the property’s Horticulturist Matt Little to the Bee Meadow, home of the resident bees and wildflower field. Matt guides guests for an up-close look … Read more
Virginia has one less online sports book vendor as Golden Nugget Online Gaming is purchased by DraftKings. According to a news release Golden Nugget stopped taking bets earlier this month and account holders have 60 days to check balances and withdraw funds. After that date Golden Nugget will attempt to issue a refund through a … Read more
Gas prices continue heading upward in Virginia with the statewide average topping $4.22 a gallon according to Triple-A. That’s 3 cents away from the record set in March. A year ago the statewide average was $2.76. Lancaster County’s price is below the statewide average at $4.12. Richmond County is above the state average at $4.27. … Read more
Area law enforcement agencies join with others nationwide in participating in the “Click It or Ticket” high-visibility seat-belt enforcement effort. The campaign coincides with the Memorial Day holiday. Officials say buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. Death rates are more than 8 … Read more
The Chesapeake Bay Drug and Gang Task Force was in action last Thursday conducting “Operation Trojan Horse”. According to Essex County Sheriff Arnie Holmes the early-morning operation resulted in 8 people arrested. 7 were charged with illegal drug distribution and 2 of those were also charged with distributing drugs within 1,000 ft. of a school … Read more