Lee Statue Coming Down Starting Wednesday

Wednesday will be the last day the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond will be on Monument Avenue. After the Supreme Court dismissed 2 lawsuits stopping its removal the commonwealth began the process to take down the Confederate general’s likeness. Roads around the statue will close tonight at 6:00 p.m. but pedestrian access will remain … Read more

Virginia Department of Health Awarded National Accreditation

The Virginia Department of Health receives national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. The voluntary program sets standards against which the nation’s governmental public health departments can improve the quality of their services and performance. State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver says accreditation means that VDH meets the standards for a high-performing public health … Read more

Groovin’ In The Park Wraps Up On Saturday

The “Groovin’ in the Park” concert series at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park wraps up with a show on Saturday. The Southside Sentinel reports the concert features the Josh Walker Trio with vocalist Sharon Rae North. Toby Gillie and his “Unpredictables” will open for Josh and Sharon Rae. Gates open at … Read more

Middlesex Water Authority Installing Nrew Centeral Service To Locust Hill

The Middlesex Water Authority is working on getting new pipelines installed to serve St. Clare Walker Middle School and Middlesex Elementary School. Authority Chairman Greg Chambers tells the Southside Sentinel the goal is to get the service installed and operational by Thanksgiving. St. Clare Walker closed early on Aug. 25 because of a water shortage. … Read more

One Killed In Gloucester County Accident

One person is killed and another is critically injured in a Gloucester County one-car crash on Wednesday. Police say a car driven by Julie Ann Tucker of Topping was westbound on Route 606 when it crossed over the centerline near Fletcher Road. The car then left the roadway and rolled over resulting in Tucker and … Read more

Northumberland Public Library Offers 9-11 Exhibit

The Northumberland Public Library is participating in an educational exhibition that presents the history of the September 11 terrorist attacks through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Library director Jane Blue tells the Rappahannock Record they are thrilled to provide the exhibit entitled “September 11, 2001 The Day That Changed … Read more

Suspect Apprehended In Wicomico Church Burglary Spree

A months-long investigation into a Wicomico Church burglary results in more than 20 charges filed. According to the Rappahannock Record the suspect identified as Marcus A. Taylor of Yorktown entered or tried to enter 3 buildings and 11 vehicles in the Southgate subdivision. Investigators tracked leads in Northumberland, Middlesex, West Point, Gloucester, Newport News andYorktown. … Read more

Newport News Woman Wanted For Probation Violation

The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a woman from Newport News wanted for a probation violation on a felony offense. 24-year-old Alexia Briana Craft is white, 5 foot tall and 105 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have any information on Craft’s whereabouts contact the King … Read more

\Lee Monument Removal Lawsuits Tossed By Supreme Court

The Virginia Supreme Court tosses 2 lawsuits that were filed after Gov. Ralph Northam ordered the removal of the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond last year. The rulings clear the way for Virginia to remove the statue which officials say is the largest confederate monument in the South. According to Gov. Ralph Northam’s office … Read more

Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award

The Virginia Tourism Corporation received an industry award for its work on “WanderLove,” a recovery initiative to unite Virginia’s tourism industry, generate immediate economic impact for the local communities and encourage visitors to travel safely. The corporation received the National Council of State Tourism Directors Mercury Award during the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Education Seminar … Read more