The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is holding its Phantom of the Shelter Matching Gift Challenge from now until Jan. 31. The organization’s goal is to raise $100,000 so they can receive an equal amount from an anonymous donor. Donations can be made by logging on to gmhumensociety.org/donate, by calling the Society at 804-693-5520 or by mail. … Read more
A soil collection is taking place at this Saturday’s dedication of a new Essex County historical marker. According to the Southside Sentinel the marker on Tidewater Trail in Center Cross memorializes Thomas Washington who was lynched in March 1896 for the alleged attempted assault of a young white girl. Gallon-sized glass jars will be filled … Read more
The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts presents a concert with “Sons of Serendip” this Saturday at the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock. RFA board president Jamie Tucker tells the Rappahannock Record they are excited to bring the group back that wowed the audience in April 2018. Sons of Serendip is a Billboard Charting quartet … Read more
Apostles Lutheran Church of Gloucester is holding a service on Dec. 21 to help those deadling with grief during the holiday season. The Gazette-Journal reports Ingrid Peterson is leading this first-ever service and says they want people who are going through difficult times know that their emotions are valid and they are not alone. The … Read more
Virginia records a record $2.6 billion surplus for 2021 and we’re now learning how Governor Ralph Northam wants to spend it. He proposes a $250 one-time rebate for all individual tax filers and $500 for couples. Northam alse wants to do away with Virginia’s 1.5% grocery tax but the local 1% tax would remain in … Read more
The Virginia General Assembly’s information technology agency brings in an outside cybersecurity firs to help fight a ransomware attack that happened on Sunday. It’s affected the systems lawmakers use to draft and modify bills along with several websites including the Division of Legislative Services and the Division of Capitol Police. It’s not known how much … Read more
The Virginia Rural Health Association is holding no-cost Mental Health First Aid training on Jan. 7 and 8 via online teleconference. It will focus on a a five-step action plan to help recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness. Organizers say the event is open to those of all ages and from all walks of … Read more
A man from Cobbs Creek is in the running to become a NASA astronaut. According to the Gazette-Journa Luke Delaney is one of 10 candidates chosen by NASA to train to be a part of the “Artemis Generation” which is part of the agency’s plans to land astronauts on the Moon by 2024, and establish … Read more
A man from Cobbs Creek is in the running to become a NASA astronaut. According to the Gazette-Journa Luke Delaney is one of 10 candidates chosen by NASA to train to be a part of the “Artemis Generation” which is part of the agency’s plans to land astronauts on the Moon by 2024, and establish … Read more
Santa Claus is teaming up with the Middlesex County Volunteer Fire Department to visit Urbanna, Remlik and Saluda. Fire Chief Ray Burch.tells the Southside Sentinel that St. Nick asked to ride on a fire truck so he can reach out to as many children in the community as he can. The visits are Dec. 19, … Read more