A White Stone man charged with murder in the drug overdose deaths of 2 people takes a plea deal. According to the Rappahannock Record Philip Ethan Dean pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and distribution of a controlled substance in the 2020 deaths of “Andy” Pittman III and Shawna Lynn Pfarr of Weems. … Read more
The Cobbs Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is partnering with Lee’s Restaurant in Kilmarnock and Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock to honor veterans today from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Chapter spokesperson Rebecca Nunn tells the Rappahannock Record veterans will receive complimentary pie and coffee plus chapter members will welcome the … Read more
The Deltaville Maritime Museum unveils the schedule for this year’s “Groovin’ in the Park” concert series. The opening show is May 7 and features blues guitarist Tom Euler and his trio. A 20th anniversary celebration with Clayton Neal and a special appearance by the Steve Bassett Band. Tickets for these 2 shows are $15 advance … Read more
The State Corporation Commission approves a pair of Dominion Energy solar power projects in Gloucester County. According to the Virginian-Pilot the projects are the Camellia Solar project on 138 acres a few miles east of the Gloucester Courthouse area and the other is the Winterberry Solar project located off U.S. 17 on Nursery Lane near … Read more
Westmoreland County receives a $680,000 grant to help pay for a well replacement project. According to Westmorland News the Community Development Block Grant from Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development was awarded about a month ago after the county went through the application process and held a public hearing. Now that the money is … Read more
Virginia Employment Commission officials say most of the backlog of nearly 250,000 jobless claims are now processed with a few thousand remaining to be handled. The Virginia Mercury reports the agency also shrunk the number of unpaid pending claims by more than 85%. An investigation conducted by the General Assembly found the VEC was unprepared … Read more
Govenor Glenn Youngkin addressed the Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade on Tuesday and said one of his goals is increasing worldwide awareness of the commonwealth’s largest industrues. Youngkin says agricultural and forestry generate $91 billion annually and employs 440,000 workers. Attendees at the 14th annual event included American trade officials, foreign diplomats and representatives from … Read more
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is joining in a lawsuit brought by more than 20 other attorneys general which seeks to end federal masking requirements on public transportation. The suit initially filed by Florida’s AG wants the 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mandate lifted and blocked from being enforced. The plaintiffs say the … Read more
Lancaster, Northumberland and Mathews Counties make it into the top 10 on a list of best Virginia counties for retirement. The ranking from niche.com placed Lancaster County at #2, Northumberland County at #6 and Mathews County at #7. Researchers considered cost of living, healthcare availability, recreational opportunities and weather in making its list. Westmoreland County … Read more
A man from Tappahannock is chosen to be Virginia’s Rural Development State Director at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to News 8 Perry Hickman joined USDA Rural Development in 2008 and most recently served as Virginia Community Programs Director. The State Director serves as the chief executive officer of rural development, helping to improve … Read more