Virginia State Police is partnering with the federal department of Homeland Security and the Virginia Trucking Association for “Operation Safe Passage”, .a human trafficking prevention and public outreach initiative running through Wednesday. Troopers will be at truck stops, motor carrier service centers and rest areas across to engage with drivers and to distribute educational materials … Read more
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality makes changes in managing stormwater runoff from solar farms. From now on the solar panels themselves are considered impervious surfaces while before only the foundations had that classification. Impervious surfaces are unable to absorb runoff. According to the Virginia Mercury the changes were made because officials believed prior policies … Read more
A baroque quartet from Williamsburg will be performing at Historic Christ Church in Weems on Saturday, April 23rd at 4:00 p.m. This special performance by “The Wren Masters” is entitled “Birdsongs and Music from the Scottish Baroque”. It features a set of baroque pieces imitating bird sounds. A set follows with baroque music from Scotland … Read more
A reminder that the Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public information meeting today about a maintenance project to improve the condition of the Old Ferry Road bridge over Milford Haven in Mathews County that starts next month. The meeting is at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League Center on Old Ferry Road. Brief presentations … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schools Superintendent Dan Russell is in the hospital recovering from a stroke. According to the Rappahannock Record it happened while Russell was visiting family in West Virginia. School Board Chairman Joan Gravatt says Russell remains hospitalized as his family makes arrangements for his rehabilitation. Director of instruction Jessica Davis was named interim … Read more
Lancaster County made it into the top 25 on a list of cities and counties with the most COVID-19 vaccinated population. The list compiled by website Stacker determined the county has just over 71% fully vaccinated. Northumberland County was ranked 30th while Middlesex County came in at 32. Gloucester County ranked 38th and Mathews County … Read more
Rappahannock Community College recently announced the winners of the College’s annual IDEAL awards. The award’s name comes from an acronym encompassing these values: Integrity; Diversity and inclusion; Excellence; Access; and Learning for life. Students, colleagues, community members, and anyone else have the opportunity to nominate an RCC employee for the award. The selection committee received … Read more
Chesapeake Bank is partnering with Bay Transit and the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board to provide essential items to those in need. The bank is collecting cash donations and items including hygeine products, toiletries and non perishable foods. Cash donations will go toward bus vouchers and other essential items. The collection is under … Read more
Virginia’s strawberry farmers report they are on track to have a great season this year. Close to 400 acres of strawberries are grown in the commonwealth. Berries are planted in the fall and are harvested beginning in May and into June. Some farmers say the season could even go beyond June this year. Last year … Read more
Virginia has new laws to regulate use of farm vehicle placards. According to the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation the new laws will make it harder for non-farmers to get the placards which allows for waiving some of Virginia’s vehicle registration process. Beginning in July of 2023 farmers will obtain placards from the Department of Motor … Read more