Virginia DOT crews will be doing road resurfacing on a number of Westmoreland County roads this week. They include Claymont Road, Grants Hill Church Road, Rappahannock Road and Leedstown Road. There will be alternating single lane closures controlled by flaggers so expect delays in those areas. Road widening work takes place this week on Route … Read more
Rappahannock Community College is now enrolling for the second term of fall semester, offering in-person and online courses. The college offers a rolling admissions process allowing students to begin and continue their educational journey on their schedule. In addition to the traditional sources of financial aid and tuition assistance RCC offers unique funding opportunities to … Read more
The final details on the Montross Volunteer Rescue Squad’s dissolution are now being worked out. According to Westmoreland News a lawyer representing the squad gave a presentation to the county Board of Supervisors outlining the events that led to the end of the service that started in 1989 and and what tasks remain before wrapping … Read more
A Tappahannock teenager is making a name for herself after opening her own clothing boutique. Lauren Dunn opened the Lauren Blair Boutique in June on Prince St. Lauren’s mom tells WTKR the boutique idea was the result of a 2-week COVID-19 quarantine last December and Lauren saved up to get the store open. Dunn says … Read more
Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine coordinator Dr. Dany Avula says now that the CDC released its recommendations on Pfizer booster shots they are continuing to work with vaccination partners on the rollout. Avula says there is no need to rush to get your booster right at six months after your second shot. VDH will provide information about … Read more
Virginia comes in at number six on financial website WalletHub’s ranking of best states for teachers. The site looked at 2 dozen metrics to come up with the list and Virginia came in first for “Teachers’ Income Growth Potential” and “Existence of Digital Learning Plan”. It ranked 17th for average starting salary and 28 for … Read more
Kilmarnock lawmakers obtain interim financing for the waste town’s water treatment plant project.The Rappahannock Record reports the Town Council accepted a proposal from Chesapeake Bank with a fixed interest rate of 1.69%. 3 other banks submitted proposals. The Council wanted to select financing with a fixed interest rate instead of a variable rate because of … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announces plans to open a “Select” office in Urbanna Town Hall on Cross St. According to the Southside Sentinel customers can renew car and boat registrations and title motor vehicles as well as obtaining hunting and fishing licenses and EZ Passes, which are used to pay tolls. Essex County … Read more
Beginning in January Westmoreland County will collect a 5% meals tax. Westmoreland News reports the goal of the tax to to raise revenue from those passing through the county but don’t own any real estate or personal property. A public hearing was held in June but the vote didn’t happen until last week. It applies … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors decides to allocate a portion of federal COVID-19 relief money to deplay high-speed internet. The Gazette-Journal reports nearly $2.6 million will be awarded to Open Broadband for the project. It will provide access to the whole county, not just currently unserved areas. According to Deputy County Administrator Carol Steele … Read more