Governor Glenn Youngkin announced updated guidelines for opting-out of mask mandates at both public and private schools in the Commonwealth. The guidelines were developed by the Virginia Department of Health and the Department of Education. According to Youngkin’s office the updated guidance is redesigning key principles of parental rights, keeping kids in the classroom five … Read more
Gloucester County lawmakers modify the fiscal year 2022 budget to remove the 1% sales tax increase approved by voters for new school construction which was applied to pay down past school construction debt. According to the Gazette-Journal the Board of Supervisors took that action after reviewing an opinion from Attorney General Mark Herring stating the … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors makes changes to the special exception process for solar power installations. According to the Rappahannock Record the board decided to modify the process because of an increase in special exception applications for smaller solar facilities which generate 5 megawatts or less. 3 pending solar projects will be subjected to … Read more
The search continues for a boater last seen on Dec. 29 while fishing in Chesapeake Bay. A Facebook page dedicated to finding Ernie Signon says his boat was found a few hours after he was last seen in the Dare’s Beach area. There were no signs of injuries and his pohone was in the boat. … Read more
A Winter Bird Hike is set for Saturday, Jan. 29 at Belle Island State Park. It takes place from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Join Friends of the Rappahannock and University of Mary Washington professor Andrew Dolby who will teach you all about winter birding habits along the Rappahannock River. Meet in the Visitor Center parking … Read more
Rand Hooper is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2017 death of Graham McCormick resulting from a boating accident in Carter Creek. Hooper was orininaly charged with second-degree murder but according to WTVR the judge struck down that charge saying the prosecution didn’t provide sufficient evidence to sustain it. Sentencing is set for March … Read more
Today the Commonwealth graduates its 135th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 58 new troopers will be presented their diplomas during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy. Governor Glenn Youngkin will speak at the graduation ceremony. The new troopers will report to their individual duty assignments across Virginia the week … Read more
Supply chain issues are not only affecting grocery stores and department stores – it’s also impacting school lunches. According to the Virginia Mercury unpredictable deliveries are leaving school divisions scrambling to source food that meets regulations. Another issue is sourcing disposable trays and utensils used for meal service. Another issue is a worker shortage with … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his COVID-19 Action Plan to provide hospitals, health systems, nursing facilities, and other healthcare providers the tools necessary to combat the coronavirus. The plan also includes issuing clear testing guidelines to prioritize the use of rapid tests.Youngkin is marshalling resources and efforts to encourage the nearly 1.6 million Virginians who are … Read more
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announces an operating hours change effective on Monday. Stores will now open at noon but closing hours will remain the same as before. Officials say the change is due to staffing issues. The operating hours change is in effect until further notice. ABC stores have also been dealing with … Read more