The Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park is looking to organize a group for those interested in the art of wooden ship modeling. This program would be an extension and variation of prior education offerings. According to the Rappahannock Record this group would meet monthly and is open to members of all skill … Read more
Kilmarnock’s “Music On The Half Shell Stage” concert series continues Thursday at Town Centre Park with Danny Kensy & Cedar Creek. The group has been wowing crowds for many years playing original country, Top 40 country and classic rock. They were voted top country band several times in Maryland and Virginia. Tickets are $10 per … Read more
If you were planning to use the Heathesville DMV Select office you’ll need to find another location until after the new year. Northumberland Treasurer Elen Kirby tells the Echo they decided to shut down the independent office until tax season is over. The office opened 16 years ago and Kirby says in the past they’ve … Read more
Gloucester County has new regulations on current and future solar power installations. According to the Gazette-Journal one major change is changing the farm’s power capacity and approved locations. The Board of Supervisors added aother faciility category – community-scale – to the existing large-scale, small-scale and utility-scale classifications. Producers are required to comply with generally accepted … Read more
The Hyco House in Mathews County that was built by Dr. William Tood Smith in the 1830s has a new owner who says he wants to open the landmark to the public. Property Manager Tabitha Ramseyer tells WAVY renovations are under way and the new owner wants the community to weigh in on the project. … Read more
The 26th Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta is set for October 1 through 3 on the Rappahannock River. An opening party will be held the first night with the band “Rip Tide” taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. followed by 2 days of racing. The regatta is open to monohulls 18 feet and longer, with a … Read more
Virginia political candidates are allowed to use campaign donations to pay for child care expenses that are the direct result of campaign activity. Attorney General Mark Herring says that expense is allowed because without it, the individual would be prevented from expressly advocating for their election and for the defeat of their opponent. Herring issued … Read more
The numbers are in for last month’s Virginia’s General Fund revenues and officials say it is up by close to 19%. Payroll taxes were up close to 10% year-to-year and sales tax collections year-to-year were up over 14% while analysts predicted collections would drop by over 4 percent. The state finished fiscal year 2021 with … Read more
3 more arrests are made in Westmoreland County drug sales investigation conducted in partnership with the Tri-County Drug Force. Earlier this month 12 people were apprehended ranging in age from 20 to 71. 2 other suspects remain at large. Assistance for the arrests was provided by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Virginia State Police. the … Read more
Richmond County residents will soon need to show a pass in order to use public dumps and if back property or real estate taxes are owed they need to be paid up before a pass will be issued. According to Northern Neck News that decision was made by county supervisors after administrator Morgan Quicke reported … Read more