The Virginia Department of Health reports another child under the age of 10 died from COVID-19-related complications. It’s the eighth death of a child under the age of 10 since the department began recording data. The child lived in the Rappahannock Area Health District. Officials say the death reaffims that no age group is immune … Read more
With snow in the forecast for over the weekend the Virginia Department of Transportation is out pre-treating primary roads with salt brine. Pre-treatment helps to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement which can reduce the risk of hazardous travel conditions and assists crews with snow and ice removal. Officials say to plan for delays … Read more
Gov. Glenn Youngkin proclaims this week as “School Choice Week” to highlight the importance of school choice for Virginia’s students and parents. Youngkin says the goal is that every student will graduate and be ready to go to college or begin a career and without choice in public education, that goal would be difficult to … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schools is holding a Three Rivers Health drive-through district COVID-19 testing event at Lancaster Middle School this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is open to all staff, students and families. Officials say testing is another layer in protection against COVID-19 and you should be tested if you’re symptomatic, … Read more
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club is hosting a job fair and open house on Friday, Feb. 11. from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Learn what is unique about the Club, as it offers an environment with positions in golf, golf course and grounds maintenance, aquatics, restaurant and event service, and culinary positions. The Club … Read more
The Rappahannock Industrial Academy Alumni Association is accepting annual scholarship applications. They are open to qualifying African-American public or private school students residing in Essex, King and Queen, and Middlesex Counties. A $2,100 scholarship will be awarded to a student from each county and are renewable for up to 3 additional years. Application deadline is … Read more
Westmoreland County’s Board of Supervisors firms up snow removal services for the next 3 years. According to Westmoreland News supervisors reviewed bids from 3 contractors with one of those offering services to all county while the other 2 bid for 2 locations each . After discussion the board decided to split the contracts among all … Read more
Area school divisions are taking different approaches to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s opt-in mask mandate executive order. According to WTVR Westmoreland County is keeping the mask mandate in place while Richmond County is making masking optional. Northumberland County’s school bpard meets Thursday to discuss the issue while in Lancaster County universal masking stays in place until … Read more
The Urbanna Town Council holds a public hearing tomorrow on building a new pier at the end of Virginia Street. According to the Southside Sentinel the hearing at 7:00 p.m. precedes an anticipated vote by the Council on Feb. 10. A permit was issued several years ago and expires this year after being extended several … Read more
Virginia’s elections commissioner learns his time on the job may end this summer. According to 8 News Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced he will appoint a successor to Chris Piper this coming Monday. Under Virginia law governors can appoint commissioners to a four-year term that begins July 1 after a gubernatorial election. Piper told 8 News … Read more