Virginia’s sports betting take in Juanuary was nearly 15% higher than in December. Over $485 million was wagered with winners taking home more than $446 million. During the month of January 11 icensed operators were active and accepting mobile sports wagers. State law places a 15% tax on sports betting activity which translated to over … Read more
The Gloucester Museum of History has a new exhibit featuring the Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial School. The exhibit, which will be available through 2023 showcases the school’s original 309-pound school bell cast in 1891 by McShane Bell Foundry. It will also include photographs and archival documents allowing guests to make connections with the hundreds of … Read more
The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for 2 $1,000 scholarships awarded to students enrolling in a fulltime college program this fall in natural resources or conservation/environmental studies. Applicants must reside in Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond or Westmoreland counties. A third $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students from across the Commonwealth. Application … Read more
A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being rescued from a well in Hustle. According to the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department crews responded Sunday and found the juvenile approximately 35’ below grade partially submerged in water. Assistance was requested from the Regional Tech Rescue Team as well as LifeEvac medical helicopter. The teenager was taken to … Read more
Town of Warsaw officials say thet are showing support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine by changing the municipal fountains to the blue and yellow of the Ukranian flag. They hope this small symbol of support provides comfort to those that may need it. Last week Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for Virginia to rally … Read more
Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning offers a 3-session course entitled “Ancient Poetry: The Biblical Psalms” starting March 22 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. It will be held in person on the Glenns campus and simultaneously through online teleconference. Dr. Ken Wilbur will take you through the structure, themes, and art of … Read more
Rappahannock Community College reminds students that Friday is the last day to apply for the college’s 2022-2023 academic scholarships. Officials recommend that students first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine all scholarship availabilities. The application is at studentaid.gov and RCC’s school code is 001960. The average scholarship amount is around $1,500 … Read more
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services joins the National Conference on Weights and Measures in observing March 1-7 as “Weights and Measures Week”. Weights and measures laws ensure that consumers get what they pay for, whether it is a gallon of gas, a pound of lunchmeat, or the same price at the checkout … Read more
You won’t be seeing any Russian-made vodka in Virginia’s ABC stores. Officials say they pulled 7 brands from shelves after Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for decisive action after Russia attacked Ukraine. The stores carry other spirits that have Russian-themed monikers and marketing such as Stolichnaya and Smirnoff, but these products are not produced in Russia … Read more
Recreational marijuana sales in Virginia will not begin this year after a bill to move up the start date from 2024 is rejected by a House of Delegates subcommittee. Lawmakers say more time is needed to establish a regulatory structure for so-called “transitional sales” that would be allowed by medical marijuana dispensaries and hemp producers … Read more