Rappahannock General Hospital announces that Sarah Barrack Parker is promoted to managing RGH’s Medical/Surgical inpatient unit, as well as continuing her oversight of the RGH Emergency Department. Parker is a White Stone native who recently,received her Master’s Degree in Nursing with a concentration in Nurse Leadership and Management from Western Governor’s University. She has been … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation announces it’s prepared for the coming snows and winter weather with . staffing, equipment and materials in place. There are 2,500 workers and contractors available along with close to 11,000 pieces of equipment trucks, loaders and motor graders. More than $210 million is budgeted annually for winter weather operations. Log … Read more
With Cyber Monday less than a week away the Virginia Information Technologies Agency offers tips to stay safe while shopping for your family and friends. Watch out for ads and emails encouraging you to click on links. Instead, go directly to the company’s website to verify the offer is legitimate. Use a credit card instead … Read more
Virginia State Police are urging drivers to be patient and put safety first as the hit the road for Thanksgiving. AAA predicts that 1.4 million Virginians will be traveling for the holiday, which is 11% higher than last year. State Police will once again be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. – Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort … Read more
A suspect is identified in a Westmoreland County shooting where bullets struck an unoccupied school bus. According to Westmoreland News the shooter is Rayqwan Ball of Lancaster who is charged with maliciously shooting at an occupied vehicle, maliciously shooting into an occupied building, three counts of malicious shooting, reckless handling as well as five counts … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation will be out on Route 33 in Middlesex County for pavement work between Grey’s Point Road and Urbanna Road, as well as between Twiggs Ferry Road and Mill Creek Road Work takes place today and tomorrow from 7:00 a.m.until 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Plan … Read more
You’ve heard the old question “what’s in a name” – for Gloucester County the name is now part of a like-named community group throughout the U.S. and abroad. According to a news release the county is now a member of the “Gloucester Collaboration” which is being initially formed with Gloucester, England . Officials say the … Read more
Repairs are now complete on the roadway leading to Deep Point Boat Landing at Harcum. Officials say the road was closed earlier this month so the Virginia Department of Transportation repaired and paved the road which is owned by the Virginia Department of Wildline Resources. The road’s shoulders were stabilized and that along with the … Read more
Congressman Rob Wittman announced $2 million in funding is secured for the Middle Peninsula Region through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grants program. It will assist in the planning and revitalization of over 50 worksites on the waterfront providing support to the seafood industry, watermen, and local businesses. Wittman wrote a letter … Read more
Expect delays crossing the Downing Bridge in the Tappahannock area Tuesday evening as crews finish a bridge maintenance project. Between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday Route 360 will be reduced to a single travel lane, with one-way, alternating traffic. Concrete repairs to the bridge deck and bridge joints will help protect the bridge … Read more