The Town of Warsaw Planning Commission is considering a request to rezone a 30-acre site for a 137-home subdivision. According to Northern Neck News the parcel lies along Hamilton Blvd, Richmond Rd., Scott Town Rd. and the Rt. 3 bypass. The property is currently zoned as cpommercial and the rezoning request would change that to … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says they were notified by Booth’s Furniture Store in Kilmarnock that someone is using one of their office phone numbers to call people demanding payment for a delinquent bill. This is a scam and it is one of many that are currently going around. Deputies say it if sounds suspicious … Read more
Expanding high-speed internet access in Mathews County is moving forward now that the Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department and Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad for the construction of communications towers at their locations. According to the Gazette-Journal the county will retain the ownership of the towers and … Read more
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber Of Commerce announces the return of “Kandy for Kids” to Main Street in Kilmarnock on Saturday, October 30. from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. It provides a safe place for children to trick or treat and traditionally draws wonderfully costumed families for a fun time. The business community is … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital launches their annual October Breast Cancer Awareness month mammography awareness campaign. Throughout the month RGH mammography participants will receive a small gift, be entered into weekly gift basket drawings, and be eligible for an end of the month pink designer bag drawing. Officials say due to the COVID-19 case increase the annual … Read more
Virginia’s sixth annual Governor’s High School Voter Registration Challenge is under way. It encourages schools to register as many of their voting-age population as possible. High schools that register at least 65 percent of their eligible senior class will receive a congratulatory certificate from the Governor. The competition, is a collaboration between the Office of … Read more
The Virginia Employment Commission is delaying the launch of a new unemployment insurance system until November. The updated system was to go live on Friday, but VEC officials say they want to allow more time for testing before the rollout. The current system will be down in late October to prepare for implementation of the … Read more
The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donors saying it’s experiencing shortages not seen since 6 years ago. Officials said they are running low on all blood types, but especially O because that’s the one type that everyone can use and there’s currently less than a half-day supply. 10,000 additional donations … Read more
Work is progressing on the new Church View Post Office. The Southside Sentinel reports the foundation was poured about 10 days ago at the facility across from Hermitage Baptist Church. Postal Service Officials say construction was delayed due to COVID-19. The Postal Service removed a temporary trailer facility in early 2020 and replaced with with … Read more
Officials with the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation say the 64th annual event is still a go for Nov. 5 and 6. Officials tell the Southside Sentinel while there are concerns about COVID-19, they should follow best practices and move forward with the Festival. It’s the 2nd Oldest Oyster Festival in the world, and in 1988 … Read more