Virginia could receive over $100 million from the federal government to install electric vehicle charges. According to News 8 the U.S. Department of Transportation is allocating $5 billion nationwide to expend the efectric vehicle charging network. Each state is required to submit an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan to receive the money. The feds say … Read more
The Virginia House of Delegates passes a bill making catalytic converter thefts a felony offense. The converters are an attractive target as they are easy to remove and contain precious metals which are sold to scrap dealers. The bill also requires dealers to keep purchasing records for 2 years in case of future investigations. The … Read more
Virginia’s January General Fund revenue numbers are in and on a fiscal year-to-date basis, total revenue collections rose more than 15%, well ahead of the forecasted 4.2% growth. The combined December and January revenue was up over 18% from the same period last year. December and January are significant months for collections of estimated tax … Read more
The Three Rivers Health District is holding several COVID-19 vaccine clinics over the next few days. On Saturday a Pfizer clinic for those 12 and older takes place at the Freeshade Community Center on Regent Road in Topping from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. There are Pfizer clinics next Tuesday in Essex and Middlesex Counties … Read more
The Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad unveiled plans to build a new station on Main St. According to the Gazette-Journal the department will apply for a over $12 million construction loan with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to build the station on property acquired 3 years ago. Fire Chief J.D. Clements ways the department … Read more
Several Essex County Public Schools students were not in class on Thursday as their parents kept them home because the division eliminated its COVID-19 mitigation protocols. Superintendent Dr. Harry Thomas III told NBC12 he is making certain parent’s concerns are being brought to the attention of board members and their main focus will continue to … Read more
The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society is partnering with Holley Graded School Inc for an online program called “Black Voices: Memories of Holley Graded School”. The first session is February 22 and the second is February 27. LVHS president Krank Kober tells the Rappahannock Record they will feature short segments from interviews with 12 former Holley … Read more
Mathews County’s broadband expansion project is enlarged thanks to a grant funding increase. According to the Gazette-Journal the project which was to provide service to just over 400 customers will add another 60 locations at no additional cost to the county. A list of service locations is availabloe at mathewscountyva.gov. Work is also progressing on … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital’s Imaging Nurse Navigator Francesca Victor announced her retirement. According to News on the Neck Victor joined RGH over 26 years ago and served in her current role for the last 12 years. Among her notable achievements is creating the hospital’s Power of Pink annual October breast cancer awareness community event which has … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health sqys they’ve received over 2 million requests for a digital COVID-19 vaccine card which has a QR code. That allows individuals to show proof of vaccination without having to carry a physical card. Officials say there is no statewide mandate to show proof of vaccination as those requirements are set … Read more