Rappahannock Electric Cooperative announced that more than 20 local organizations are sharing in close to $93,000 from the cooperative’s “Power of Change” program which is funded by coop member donations. The program allows members to “round up” their bill to the next whole dollar or designate a one-time donation or give a set monthly amount. … Read more
Virginia’s gubernatorial race remain a dead heat according to a new poll released Wednesday. The survey conducted by Nexstar and Emerson College found 49% plan to vote for Terry McAuliffe while 48% say they will cast their ballot for Glenn Younkin. The poll has a plus-or-minus 3.9% margin of error. Early voting is already under … Read more
Virginia Commonwealth University releases reserch on the long-term effects of contracting COVID-19. It found that 4 out of 5 survivors regain their taste and smell senses within 6 months. Researchers say 20% will never regain those senses. News 8 reports that Governor Ralph Northam still can’t taste or smell anything and it’s been a year … Read more
Virginia has reached more than $1 billion in energy savings through the Department of Energy’s Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program that was created 20 years ago. It calls for state agencies, higher education facilities, and other public bodies to enter into a contract with an energy services company to significantly reduce energy costs through one … Read more
An investigation is under way into a Westmoreland County fatal motorcycle crash .Police say it happened last Saturday on Monroe Bay Circle near Wakefield Drive when Robert K. Bowen of Colonial Beach was headed west and ran off the road to the left where the road curved to the right. Bowen became separated from the … Read more
Gloucester’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is accepting registrations for this year’s Christmas and Holiday Parade. According to the Gazette-Journal the registration fees are $20 for businesses and $10 for nonprofits. Schools and county government entries are free. The deadline to register is Nov. 14 or when the parade reaches 60 entries. The parade … Read more
The Heathsville Farmers Market takes place Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern on Monument Place. Executive director Corinne Becker tells the Rappahannock Record that in addition to the market activities the public is invited to bring their pets for a “Blessing of the Animals” ceremony at 10 a.m., courtesy of … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schoolws 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
The Town of Kilmarnock is looking for Church Groups, School groups, Local Businesses and others to help make Town Centre Park into Santa’s Village this season. An organization’s participation will help kids feel like they were at the North Pole and help them complete a holiday-themed activity. All materials are provided so all that’s needed … Read more
The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission receives a $26,400 grant from Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness fund. The money will go for design and permitting for the Carlton Road Boat Ramp project. A total of $7.8 million was awarded throughout the commonwealth in the first round of funding from the program established last year to assist … Read more