As Urbanna lawmakers look at funding sources for a new community swimming pool they may turn to the federal government for help. According to the Southside Sentinel the town plans to apply for a grant funded by the National Park Service and administered through the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Lawmakers also are looking … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital has a new nurse navigator in the hospital’s Imaging department. According to the Rappahannock Record Katherine Crittenden – who goes by “Crit” – succeeds Francesca Victor who recently retired. Crittenden started her career at RGH as a part-time nursing assistant while going to nursing school. The Deltaville native has over 37 years … Read more
Urbanna residents are invited to visit with Mayor Barbara Hartley, Councilor Bill Goldsmith and Town Administrator Garth Wheeler on Wednesday, March 2 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the new town offices on Virginia St. According to the Southside Sentinel the event will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn about town topics and … Read more
Construction at the new Westmoreland High School is expected to wrap up before the end of March. According to Westmoreland News the completion date was delayed due to weather and crews are now working on remaining tasks including installing door locks and bathroom partitions. Officials say they are planning a convocation on July 30 and … Read more
2 public hearings are scheduled for next Tuesday’s Gloucester County Board of Supervisors meeting. According to the Gazette-Journal one hearing is regarding the proposed issuance of $37 million in bonds to finance the costs of public school projects contained in the County’s capital improvement plan. The other is a hearing on the plan itself which … Read more
The infant formula manufacturer that provides product through Virginia Women, Infants and Children program announced a proactive, voluntary recall. According to the Department of Health the recall affects some powdered Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare infant formulas manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. Virginia WIC is working to make all participating families aware of the disruption. Log on … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health is now sending text messages to those who haven’t yet received a COVID-19 booster shot. Officials say they want people to know the messages are not a scam and contain a link to the department’s vaccine scheduling page. The messages are being sent in English and Spanish and will not … Read more
All 396 of Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores go back to their normal operating hours starting March 1. According to ABC chief executive officer Travis Hill the decline in COVID-19 cases prompted the return to regular hours. Stores began operating on reduced hours in January but opening time will go back to 10:00 a.m. … Read more
Washington & Lee High School went into lockdown last Friday after an incident occurred involving a gun. According to Westmoreland News 2 students attacked another student and the weapon came loose during that struggle. District officials say they immediately enacted emergency protocols and the weapon was secured without incident. Police say charges are pending and … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from Tappahannock who is wanted for a probation violation on a felony offense. Kevin Lee Mitchell is black,5-6 and 174 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on Mitchell’s whereabouts contact the King and Queen County … Read more