The 6th Annual RiverJam In Mathews is May 14 at scenic Channelside, the private residence of Dr. Hugh Bryan and Dr. Barbara Allison-Bryan on the North River. The event is organized by Arts on Main which is a non-profit providing a dynamic environment for art in all its forms. There will be an opportunity for … Read more
The Three Rivers Health District is holding 2 COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week. The first is May 9th at the Gloucester Health Department on Main St, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The other is at the Lancaster Health Department on Mary Ball Road from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The Pfizer vaccine is available … Read more
A Virginia Office of the Comptroller audit into Richmond County’s handling of $1.5 million in coronavirus relief funding comes back with no issues. According to News on the Neck the probe covered spending that took place from last August until April and was conducted after the Virginia Department of Accounts found problems with expense categorization … Read more
The Virginia Lottery wraps up its “Thank-A-Teacher” campaign on Friday which is the end of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Lottery officials say qualifying teachers who receive a thank-you note can enter a drawing for a chance to win a Virginia vacation and $2,500 in supplies for their school. Notes can be submitted in paper or … Read more
Virginia is receiving $3.5 million from its share of a nationwide settlement with the maker of TurboTax over claims users could file returns for free. A 2019 investigation by ProPublica found Intuit was steering low-income customers away from free government-provided software and to their products. Attorney General Jason Miyares says he is proud of the … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill directing the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation and working with various agencies of the Commonwealth, to promote and implement various initiatives related to Commercial Driver Licenses Youngkin says the Commonwealth and nation are currently facing critical shortages of CDL drivers and this measure is a meaningful bipartisan step forward … Read more
Town of Kilmarnock officials expressed their thanks to area fire departments for their response to last month’s fire on Irvington Road. Last Friday Mayor Mae Umphlett presented each of the four responding fire departments, Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department, White Stone Volunteer Fire Department, Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department, with a … Read more
The Deltaville Maritime Museum’s 2nd annual “Kick Off Summer on the Southern Bay” is set for 4:00 p.m. on May 29. It features the Mike & Amy Aiken Band known for their Americana, country and roots music. According to Chesapeake Bay magazine the 2 have been living on sailboats and sailing for over 30 years. … Read more
A woman from Gloucester is found dead off the coast of Roanoke Island in North Carolina. According to the Dare County Sheriff’s Office a kayaker found the body of Lori Ann Stone and contacted authorities. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death. The Sheriff’s office says foul play is not suspected and … Read more
Plan for delays if you need to use the Norris Bridge on May 11 and 12. On those days the DOT will be finishing a routine, annual bridge inspection. Route 3 traffic will be directed to pass through the work zone on the bridge in a one-way, alternating pattern. Automated flagging assistance devices will direct … Read more