Virginia law enforcement agencies are again joining forces for the Statewide Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign to stop drunk driving during the holiday season, The campaign combines extra enforcement with research-based messaging to remind Virginians to make responsible decisions when drinking. Last year more than 270 people died in alcohol-related crashes. The campaign runs through New Year’s … Read more
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services reminds the public the 2022 Open Enrollment season is here. If you are looking for health coverage, but do not qualify for Virginia Medicaid, check out possible options through the Federal Marketplace at healthcare.gov. The Federal Marketplace offers plans with comprehensive benefits, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and … Read more
The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic announces it is now accepting new patients. According to the Gazette-Journal the clinic serves those between the ages of 18 and 64 in Gloucester, Mathews and lower King and Queen counties who meet income requirements. The initial screening appointment is $10 and those who are uninsured will pay $10 per … Read more
A charity supporting nonprofits in Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland counties kicks off its annual fundraiser. According to the Southside Sentinel the River Counties Community Foundation’s campaign called “Together. Stronger” focuses on youth development and educational success, health and wellness, cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity and environmental stewardship. Officials say that over the last 2 years most … Read more
The new Church View Post Office is now open for business. According to the Southside Sentinel the building was set on its foundation in October and construction was finished about 2 weeks ago. It was early in 2020 when the Postal Service removed a temporary trailer facility and replaced with with a postal truck. At … Read more
The final Northumberland County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2021 included a tribute to the late Ron Herring Sr. The Rappahannock Record reports the board unanimously adopted a resolution to recognize his participation in county government and what was called his “great advice and subject knowledge.” The Board also thanked longtime building official Bill Knight … Read more
The Bay Center in Kilmarnock will continue to offer a grief support program in 2022 with assistance from the Robert B. Lantz Foundation. Executive director Ann DeMuth tells the Rappahannock Record participants learn about the grieving process and develop strategies for coping so they can integrate this change in their lives. The session in Kilmarnock … Read more
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin named Aimee Guidera to be secretery of eduction. She owns education consulting firm Guidera Strategy and founded advocacy firm Data Quality Campaign. Youngkin says he believes Guidera stands united with him in his belief that parents “deserve to have a voice” in the education of their children. Education and more specifically … Read more
New Year’s Day will bring a pay raise for minimum-wage workers. It will increase from $9.50 to $11 an hour then to $12 an hour rate by 2023. Lawmakers set a goal to raise the minimum wage by $3 in 2026 but any increase over $12 needs to get legislative approval which could happen in … Read more
The Virginia Supreme Court will have a new Chief Justice to start the new year. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn will succeed Donald W. Lemons who is leaving on Dec. 31. Lemons was elected to the Supreme Court in 2000 and served as chief justice for seven years. His current term … Read more