The gubernatorial race between Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin is one for the record books in terms of campaign fundraising. According to public filing reports the two have raised $88 million through September smashing the previous mark of $49 million set in 2013 when McAuliffe ran against Ken Cuccinelli. McAuliffe out-raised Youngkin in September and … Read more
The renovations at the New Point Comfort Lighthouse in Mathews County are now complete with the lighting of the lighthouse beacon last week. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports a ceremony was held on Tuesday and a miscue caused the beacon to be lighted while Gary Wayne Brownley was giving the dedication address so it cut his … Read more
The White Stone Town Council lays out the guidelines for Halloween trick-or-treating this year. According to the Rappahannock Record the council voted unanimously to allow trick-or-treating on Sunday, October 31 for children ages 12 and younger. Kids should trick-or-treat within town limits beginning around dusk but no later than 9:00 p.m. The council also unanimously … Read more
The town of Montross is applying for federal funding to help pay for its new park. According to Westmoreland News the Town Council passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Terry Cosgrove and Town Manager Patricia Lewis to seek the $150,000 grant to finance the construction of a structure to be used for activities, such as farmer’s … Read more
You’ve heard about the supply chain issues that are affecting merchandise on store shelves – now a similar issue is affecting construction of the new bridge on Route 625 over Barrick’s Millpond near Wake. According to the Southisde Sentinel a nationwide steel shortage is delaying the project’s completion. Work began in June and was to … Read more
The DOT is continuing to inspect the Robert O. Norris Bridge begins so Route 3 travelers can expect brief delays crossing the bridge over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex Counties. Inspection work takes place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and during those times a portion of the bridge will be reduced to … Read more
A heads up if you use the Park & Ride commuter lot in Essex County at Route 17 and Rt. 754 (Belle Meade Road). The DOT announced that starting Wednesday the lot will close through late November for reconstruction. The project will regrade the existing gravel lot, and will add new pavement, lighting, and signs. … Read more
A reckless driving charge is filed in a Richmond County collision between a SUV and a horse-drawn buggy that resulted in 2 people critically injured and the horse being euthanized. State Police say the SUV driver rear-ended the buggy last Wednesday on Route 3 near Folly Neck Road throwing the 2 occupants from the vehicle. … Read more
October is Virginia Wine Month and according to Gov. Ralph Northam’s office wine sales grew by 7.4% for fiscal year 2021. The commonwealth has more than 330 wineries and generates over $1.37 billion in economic impact and more than 8,200 jobs. Wine Month celebrates the partnerships and local support that makes Virginia wine flourish – … Read more
Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula says the department is encourged by a FDA committee’s recommendation for Moderna and Johnson and Johnwon COVID 19 vaccine booster shots and await action by the full FDA and the final decision by the CDC on booster availability. Avula says they will continue planning efforts … Read more