The current and future Virginia governors met Thursday to discuss the transition of power. Governor Ralph Northam and Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin and their wives got ogether for lunch at the Executive Mansion with Northam and Youngkin holding a press conference afterwards. Northam said it was an opportunity to congratulate Youngkin on a successful campaign and … Read more
The Virginia Department of Social Services announced it will once again furnish an emergency allotment for its Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program this month. Benefits will be automatically loaded onto recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer cards on November 16. The additional funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will go to over 367,000 Virginia residents. … Read more
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information on the 2013 disappearance and possible murder of a Heathsville man 29-year-old Marcus Andrapolis Robinson was last seen at his parent’s home and a day later his vehicle was discovered on fire in Northumberland County. Investigators say the fire was intentionally set and there was evidence … Read more
Find your inner “elf” at Santa’s Village, a Christmas-themed mini-North Pole taking place Dec. 3 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 per … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors narrowly approves a special exception application and siting agreement for the Waller Solar Project. According to the Rappahannock Record the vote followed a public hearing with more than 30 people appearing to voice their opinions plus nearly 15 letters were sent to the board. Project developer Open Resource Renewables … Read more
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society is presenting its annual Preservation Award. to Dr. Paul Malone. According to the Southside Sentinel Malone has been a dedicated volunteer for the Town of Urbanna and has focused his talents on speaking to the significance of the John Mitchell Map published in 1755. The award will be … Read more
The Town of Warsaw is holding “Christmas Town 2021” on Friday, December 10 beginning at 5:00 p.m. It features Christmas Music, Horse & Carriage Rides and extended hours for local shopping. There will be roasted chestnuts, plus food and spirits provided by Relish Restaurant and Wine Bar. You can get photos with Santa, fresh cut … Read more
The Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews issues a call for entries in the Art Speaks 9th Annual Juried Exhibition. The show is open to all Virginia artists and includes both 2-D and 3-D media. Early-bird entry deadline is February 1 with the final entry deadline on March 1. The show will open April … Read more
Gloucester County Administrator Brent Fedors who went on medical leave earlier this year will not be returning to work. According to the Daily Press those medical issues are why he is not returning to the position he’s held since January of 2016. Fedors attended Gloucester County Public Schools and graduated from Essex High School in … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting where bullets hit a parked school bus. According to investigators the bus was parked at a Sunnybank residence and was not being used for official school business. Damaged occured to the windhield, headlight and side. It’s not believed that the bus was targeted. Northumberland County Public … Read more