Google is pledging to invest $300 million in Virginia with a total economic impact to the Commonwealth at approximately $8.8 billion. In addition, Google announced a $250,000 grant to Virginia’s computer science advocacy and service provider, CodeVA. CodeVA will partner together with Google and other critical stakeholders to develop a network of Computer Science Lab … Read more
Virginia is a step closer to a gas tax holiday now that the House of Delegates Finance Committee approved Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to suspend the tax for 3 months starting May 1. According to Youngkin’s office gas tax proposal uses less than $440 million of the more than $1 billion surplus in the Commonwealth’s … Read more
Fatal collisions in Virginia hit a 14-year high in 2021 according to a report from the Demqrtment of Motor Vehicle’s Highway Safety Office 968 people died in crashes last year which is 14% more than in 2020. The biggest increases are in speed-related fatalities, those involving commercial motor ehicles and fatalities of motorcyclists, pedestrians, bicyclists, … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital presents “Play Day In The Park” this Saturday at Kilmarnock’s Town Center Park. Officials say the free event will feature fun health, wellness and safety activities along with information for kids and families. There are free youth bicycle helments while supplies last along with a bike raffle. Snacks and food tastings are … 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
Gloucester County officials remind residents that personal signs are not allowed on utility polies and other property. According to Virginia State Code, placing signs and advertisements within the limits of the highway is prohibited. The Department of Transportation is authorized to remove any sign that is in violation of state code, especially if it interferes … Read more
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is working on its fiscal year 2023 budget. According to the Gazette-Journal County Administrator Ramona Wilson gave a presentation to the board on the proposed spending plan that totals $33.7 million. The county’s portion is just under $19.7 million. Wilson says the lack of a state budget makes estimating … Read more
Belle Isle State Part is holding several events on April 23 for Earth Day. A trash clean-up takes place starting at 9:00 a.m. Trash bags are available at the Camp Store and Visitors Center. Join a ranger at the Picnic Area beginning at 10:00 a.m. for a shoreline clean-up activity. Then at 1:00 p.m. head … Read more
The White Stone Town Council will hold a public hearing at its May 5 meeting regarding a line of credit for its business district revitalization project. According to the Rappahannock Record the council directed Mayor Reeves and town manager Patrick Frere to apply for a line of credit of up to $250,000 to be used … Read more
The Virginia Department of Forestry is offering a cost-share program for treating ash trees for the emerald ash borer, which is a destructive non-native insect. The program can help landowners and organizations offset 50% of costs for treatment of ash trees with insecticide. The limit is $1,250 in cost share payments to landowners or $5,000 … Read more