The Richard Henry Lee and the Thomas Nelson Jr. chapters of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution will conduct a ceremony at the Williams Family Cemetery in Mathews to mark the graves of 2 patriots. According to the Gazette-Journal the ceremony to honor Samuel Williams and John Richards takes place Oct. 3 at … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from St. Stephens Church who is wanted for failing to appear in court. 54-year-old Richard Awlasewicz is white, 6′ 2″ tall and 195 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on Awlasewicz’s whereabouts contact the King … Read more
Virginia’s initial jobless claim numbers rose by 300% last week. According to the Virginia Employment Commission the increase may be the result of the ending of federal benefits earlier this month. Claims had dropped by nearly 40% 2 weks ago. The majority of the claimants who filed last week were in the health care and … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam announced that as of this week, all of Virginia’s 132 school divisions are now open for full-time, in-person learning. Northam’s office says schools working diligently to implement recommended mitigation strategies while also navigating quarantine protocols following positive cases among school members. Last week the Virginia Department of Health issued guidance on “close … Read more
Governor Northam started a 12-day Commonwealth-wide Jobs and Investment Tour on Thursday. The tour will conclude Oct. 4 in Russell County for the annual conference of the Appalachian Regional Commission As State Co-Chair of the ARC, Governor Northam will bring representatives from 13 states to boost the region’s economy and unveil the new ARC strategic … Read more
Kilmarnock Brewhaus and Kilmarnock Orthopaedics are hosting a metric century bicycle ride through Lancaster County on Oct. 9. The ride will begin and end at Kilmarnock Brewhaus on West Church Street and there will be 3 pace groups available. Kilmarnock Orthopaedics is pledging a $2 per rider donation to Wounded Warriors and providing refreshments along … Read more
Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning is offering a class for those who want to learn more about buying and selling antiques.It will be held on Tuesdays, October 12, 19, and 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at RCC’s Kilmarnock campus. You will learn how to identify and evaluate items and get … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock is seeking proposals from qualified companies to fill in existing curbed center islands along North and South Main Street. There are a total of five center islands currently with mulch and brick paver. Entire islands are to be filled permanently with pavers or stamped concrete. The successful company will be working … Read more
Three new members have been appointed to Rappahannock Community College’s local board. The board consists of 12 members, each appointed by the Board of Supervisors in one of the 12 counties in RCC’s service region. Stanley S. Clarke was appointed by the Essex County Board of Supervisors. Richard W. Gouldin, Jr. was appointed to a … Read more
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on several charges. Investigators say Jared Joseph Kellum of Wicomico has active warrants for a probation violation and two counts of failure to appear. Deputies tried to stop Kellum last Saturday on George Washington Memorial Highway but he drove off eventually crashing his car … Read more