The Northern Neck Orchestra’s chamber music series kicks off Sept. 12 with a concert entitled “Trios and Tangos” at Good Luck Cellars in Kilmarnock. The orchestra’s Eric Jacobson tells the Rappahannock Record the concert will showcase violinist Moises Cunha, cellist Stephen Custer and pianist Daniel Inamorato. The performance begins at 2:00 p.m. and tickets are … Read more
Rappahannock Community College is inviting students to have the school pay for their next semester through the G3 Scholarships program. It launched on July 1 and those pursuing degrees and certifications in skilled trades, information technology, healthcare, early childhood education, and public safety can apply. There is a maximum household income limit of $100,000 per … Read more
The Town of Urbanna selects a winner for the August “Yard of the Month” award. The Southside Sentinel reports the Paynes of Rappahannock Avenue are the winners and it was presented by Town Councilor Marjorie Austin. The Paynes were presented a print of a John Mitchell map, 2 gift cards and a historical book on … Read more
Westmoreland County residents will be getting a break on personal property taxes after the Board of Supervisors allocated $72,000 for tax relief. According to Westmoreland News those with personal vehicles with $1,000 or less will get full tax relief while those worth up to $20,000 qualify for 25% relief. Vehicles worth more or motorhomes and … Read more
The Virginia Pesticide Collection Program holds a collection event today at the Hartfield Fire Departments on Twiggs Ferry Road from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The program collects unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides and disposes of them in a safe manner. There is no cost to participate. Since its inception, the Program collected and destroyed … Read more
Gloucester County residents weighed in on the Board of Supervisor’s planned revisions to the county’s solar power farms ordinances. The Gazette-Journal reports those who spoke at a town hall meeting on Aug. 23 expressed concerns over wetlands, potential pollution and keeping the county’s rural character. There are currently 5 solar farms in the county taking … Read more
A Virginia historic marker installed at Woodville School in Ordinary will be officially dedicated Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to gather in the First Baptist Church parking lot on George Washington Memorial Highway and shuttles will take them to the dedication. According to the Gazette-Journal the Woodville School is the only one of … Read more
You may be paying more at the pump thanks to a one-two punch from the upcoming Labor Day weekend and Hurricane Ida which shut down refineries in the Gulf. Colonial Pipeline also shut down its lines from Houston to North Carolina as a precaution but officials say they will be back online after an inspection … Read more
Virginia DOT crews will be doing road resurfacing on a number of Westmoreland County roads this week. They include Prospect Hill Road, Beales Mill Road, Dingley Road, Calais Road and Legion Road. There will be alternating single lane closures controlled by flaggers so expect delays in those areas. Bridge washing also takes place on Route … Read more
The new Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck building in Kilmarnock was the scene for the September meeting of Alpha Delta Kappa. According to the Northumberland Echo the meeting was held in the Gallery which is a large multipurpose room used for exhibitions of the artistic talents of young people and is also … Read more