Got a small airplane that you want to get rid of? The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum wants to hear from you. According to General Aviation News the museum is looking for a donated Piper Cub, Cessna, or homebuilt aircraft to be part of a new exhibit celebrating those who fly small aircraft over the water, searching … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittman held his Veterans Advisory Council Meeting last weekend to discuss veteran priorities and learn what more can be done to continue to support and honor the nation’s heroes. Wittman says veterans have earned their benefits through sacrifice and hardship, and those benefits must be protected. The Republican says he will … Read more
Get ready for hugs. After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic in-person graduation ceremonies are back on this spring at Virginia’s Community Colleges. Preparations for the events are well underway. With limited capacity and parking at Essex High School in Tappahannock, Rappahannoc Community Collegeis offering two commencement ceremonies to accommodate families. Ceremonies will be … Read more
Get ready for hugs. After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic in-person graduation ceremonies are back on this spring at Virginia’s Community Colleges. Preparations for the events are well underway. With limited capacity and parking at Essex High School in Tappahannock, Rappahannoc Community Collegeis offering two commencement ceremonies to accommodate families. Ceremonies will be … Read more
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for tips to catch the suspect who broke into a storage unit and took over 30 antique firearms. The theft at the George Washington Memorial Highway facility happened April 21 and the victim told deputies the thieves also took a coin collection. The items are said to be … Read more
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares was in Richmond on Tuesday for the observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Miyares remarked that there are a lot of discussions about criminal justice reform, but the one word you never hear debated in these issues is “victim.” He wants to make sure they have a voice because … Read more
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services receives over $630,000 from the federal School Violence Prevention Program. The money will go to implement a crisis management enhancement project which will increase communication, coordination and information sharing between law enforcement and school officials. The goal is to increase school safety and sustainability planning efforts. The DCJS … Read more
Virginia’s Secretary of Education is calling on the General Assembly to pass the state budget so they can get to work on making historic investments for students now and in the future. In a Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed Aimee Guidera says it’s important to equip Virginia’s educators with the largest education budget in the commonwealth’s history … Read more
There’s been an outpouring of support for residents who lost their homes in the fire on Irvington Road in Kilmarock. Now, an initiative from the Town and Blue Ridge Bank is helping businesses displaced by the fire. It’s called . “Kilmarnock Rebuild” and donations will be shared equally by the damaged businesses to assist them … Read more
St. Margaret’s School appoints Cornelius Snead as Dean of Athletics. He comes from Trinity Collegiate in South Carolina where he led the varsity girls basketball team. Snead will grow St. Margaret’s varsity athletic offerings including a full-fledged soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse program.Snead said that St. Margaret’s School has a wonderful history and he’s excited … Read more