RCCF Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The River Counties Community Foundation is marking its 25th anniversary. According to the Southside Sentinel the foundation funded a new water system in Middlesex that will take fresh water from Urbanna to Deltaville. It also funded a childcare and reading program for children in Lancaster and Northumberland when schools were closed due to COVID-19. The … Read more

Gloucester & Mathews Seeing More Sales Tax Revenue

Sales tax revenues are up in Gloucester and Mathews Counties but it’s not because of a shopping boom at area merchants. According to the Gazette-Journal the increase is due to more people shopping online. Sales taxes that are charged on internet purchases are returned to the home state, Gloucester and Mathews sales tax revenues for … Read more

Santa’s Village In Kilmarnock This Friday

Find your inner “elf” at Santa’s Village, a Christmas-themed mini-North Pole event taking place this Friday in Kilmarnock. Children will travel to 6 different parts of the North Pole and learn how toys are made and tested for the big day. Santa’s Village will run rain or shine. Tickets are $10 per child and $15 … Read more

Family Treasures To Be Subject Of Virtual Genealogy Meeting

The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society invites you to a virtual meeting on Dec. 11 for a presentation entitled “Family Treasures.” Those are highly valued possessions that may have been passed down from generation to generation or they may be newly acquired. They hold special meaning and tell stories about family experiences. The … Read more

COVID-19 Testing On Saturday At Lancaster Middle School

Lancaster County Public Schools is holding a Three Rivers Health district COVID-19 testing event at Lancaster Middle School on 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, recently … Read more

Northam Says No SOE Coming With Omicron Variant Discovery

Governor Ralph Northam says he is not planning to declare a state of emergency over the new Omicron COVID-19 variant nor will he reinstate prior COVID-19 restrictions. The governor was asked about that as the Executive Mansion’s Christmas trees were delivered on Monday. Northam did say all options are on the table but at this … Read more

Virginia Division of Licensing Programs Receives Infection Prevention and Control Grant

The Virginia Department of Social Services’ Division of Licensing Programs received a $3.8 million grant to provide essential infection prevention and control support to licensed adult care facilities. The funding from the Virginia Department of Health also provides necessary resources to adult care facilities and their staff so they can provide ongoing support in mitigating … Read more

Jones Joins NNEC Board Of Directors

Northern Neck Electric Cooperative announces Mary Catherine Jones joined its Board of Directors. Jones was appointed to serve members who live in Northumberland County. She is assistant principal at Lancaster High School and is a board-certified behavioral analyst. Jones also has an extensive history of service to her professional circles and service to her community. … Read more

NPL Presents Christmas Tales This Thursday

The Northumberland Public Library Presents: “Christmas Tales,” Story Time at the Library this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Start the season with some holiday stories. COVID-19 protocols will be followed with a limit of 15 participants including adults with masks and physical distancing required. To reserve a space or for more information call 804-580-5051, use the … Read more

Northumberland County BOS Gets Broadband Deployment Update

Th Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is updated on getting high speed internet service to more than 2,000 unserved households. According to the Northumberland Echo All Points Broadband CEO Jimmy Carr told the board that they’ve receved approval to begin phase one in January with field crews performing ongoing work with connections beginning in the … Read more