The new Virginia Unemployment Insurance System website was brought online late Wednesday. According to the Virginia Employment Commission the new system includes a number of enhancements to better assist customers, including online access to documents, an improved user experience with dynamic claims filing, and a customer dashboard for claims filing status and other inquiry information. … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health announced its partnership with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and other library systems across the commonwealth to distribute COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits at no cost. The pilot program begins this week and will run through Friday, Dec. 31. Additional libraries may opt into the program at a later … Read more
The Tappahannock Farmers’ Market’s final day for 2021 is this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market will feature the best of the season, with an array of produce so shop early for the best selection. Beyond fruit and veggies, vendors offer a variety of handmade crafts and lots more. Come out for … Read more
The Tappahannock Main Street Art Initiative’s final “3rd Thursdays” art walk event takes place tomorrow. Local and regional artists will display their masterpieces between 5:00 p.m and 8:00 p.m. and downtown businesses will open their doors so you can explore all they have to offer. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drinks while you … Read more
Virginians receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits should now have their emergency allotment payments loaded onto their EBT card. The Virginia Department of Social Services reported there were delays in disbursing the benefits to around 370,000 households due to a technical issue. The money is usually loaded by early morning. on the disbursement day. Funding … Read more
A former U.S. Navy Fighter Tactics program instructor is the featured guest of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck chapter of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society’s monthly luncheon on Thursday, According to the Gazette-Journal Jim Ruliffson was one of the first 4 pilots to join the TOPGUN program and became Commanding Officer in 1975. The luncheon is … Read more
The Abingdon Ruritan Club in Gloucester is holding an Americal Red Cross blood drive on Nov. 23 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Gazette-Journal reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expecting a severe flu season this year, and that could have a negative impact on the nation’s already-struggling blood supply. You … Read more
The Bay Center in Kilmarnock is holding a “Loved Ones Remembered” memorial service on Dec. 7 at Town Center Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. As a nation, and as a community many have been affected by loss this past year. This first-ever service is non-denominational and provides a way to honor a loved one by … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Rebekah Circle of Bethany Methodist Church in Reedville made a monetary donation to the department’s Project Lifesaver program. Project Lifesaver is designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to wandering and provides timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children. The … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff ’s Office is resuming its “Coffee with a Cop” program on Thursday from 10:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m. at Front Porch Coffee House on South Main Street in Kilmarnock. The program was suspended during 2020 because of COVID-19 and Sheriff Patrick McCranie tells the Rappahannock Record he’s happy to finally start … Read more