Virginia Lottery officials warn of an increase in scams where people are told they’ve won a jackpot but need to either pay a fee to collect the prize or provide personal information so the winnings can be deposited into their bank account. There are some occasions, such as online lottery wins when officials will contact … Read more
Virginia has a new Elections Commissioner. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports Susan Beals will succeed Chris Piper, who was appointed to the job by former Gov. Ralph Northam. Piper’s last day was March 11. Beals had been named as the Director of the Office of Constituent Services last month. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced that Susan … Read more
On Monday First Lady Suzanne Youngkin presented the very first “Spirit of Virginia” award, which recognizes unique qualities and standout achievements across the Commonwealth. The first award is given to the National Center for Healthy Veterans which combines healing, hard work and a home for veterans who need it most. Governor and Mrs. Youngkin will … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock brings back the “Music On The Half-Shell” concert series for 2022. The 7-performance season begin May 27 and ends on October 7. Performers are to be announced at a later date. Season passes will be available beginning April 1 and are priced at $50 which is a $20 savings over the … Read more
The town of Urbanna is creating a Hometown Heroes Veterans Banners program. The Southside Sentinel reports the custom banners honoring those who served the country will hang on lamp posts on Virginia Street and Cross Stree between July and Labor Day. The cost is $100 per banner. To obtain a banner get an application from … Read more
Opponents to Middlesex County’s Confederate monument at the Historic Courthouse appeared at a recent Board of Supervisors meeting to call for its removal. According to the Southside Sentinel the board voted yes on removing the memorial but an advisory vote last November came back with the public not wanting it removed. The Board is now … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors passes a resolution to honor the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department on its 75th anniversary. According to the Northumberland Echo the resolution commends the department for being an essential part of Northumberland’s first responder community. The department started with 17 members and now has nearly 40 members operating 9 vehicles. … Read more
Bay Transit is reinstating fare collections begininng next month. According to News on the Neck the agency suspended collection at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but officials say now that cases are dropping and with fuel costs rising they had to resume collections. Fares are unchanged from before at $2 per ride on demand … Read more
Rappahannock Electric Cooperatuve announced 6 organizations received Community Grants in 2021. Each year the cooperative awards grants to support emergency services, education and community groups that give back across its 22-county service area. Coop officials say the grants are meant to supplement – but not replace – state, local or other sources of funding for … Read more
The president of a Michigan college is named as the new chancellor of Virginia’s Community College System. According to the RIchmond Times-Dispatch Henry Ford College head Russell A. Kavalhuna will succeed Glenn Dubois, who will retire at the end of June. Kavalhuna was executive director of flight operations at Western Michigan University College of Aviation … Read more