Rappahannock Community College receives an award from the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to help close the educational attainment gap between the Rural Horseshoe region and the state at large. The award is named for Gerald L. Baliles who was Virginia’s 65th governor and has a legacy of promoting educational accessibility. The primary goalsare … Read more
The Town of Kilmarock has awarded 16 grants from its Facade Refreshment program. According to Northern Neck news the program has received applcations for $20,000 in grants with the application deadline now extended to July 31. The program reimburses 50% of allowable costs for exterior improvements and officials say the applications so far cover new … Read more
The suspects from a June burglary in Gloucester remain at large. According to the Sheriff’s Office the men broke into Southern States on Main St and took a piece of garden equipment worth around $500. One suspect is described as a tall Hispanic man in his mid 20s while the other was was a white … Read more
The Virginia Lotteryreported record sales and profits for the state budget year ending on June 30th. Annual sales approached nearly $3.3 billion which is an over 50% increase over 2020. Lottery profits surged nearly 30% topping $765 million. That money goes to Virginia’s K-12 public school programs. Winners had a record year as well with … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new COVID-19 guidance for Pre K through 12th grade for the upcoming school year. The agecies say elementary schools should implement a requirement that students, teachers, and staff wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, until vaccination is available for children under 12 … Read more
With back-to-school just around the corner Virginia education officials remind parents to be sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane says he is encouraging school divisions to collaborate with local health districts to provide multiple opportunities for students to receive all of the required immunizations and booster shots … Read more
An investigation is underway on a report a man approached a 12-year-old boy on Tuesday at Taber Park in Urbanna seeking sex. According to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office the boy rode away after the incident. The suspect is described as black around 5-10 and heavy set with a bald head. He was earing a … Read more
Former Northern Neck Court Appointed Special Advocate president Kenneth Baker receives an appreciation resolution for his many years as a CASA board member and advocate.Director Betty Wirth tells the Rappahannock Record Baker’s theatrical background enabled him to produce and direct the performance of ‘The Belle of Amhurst.’ which was a major fundraiser for the organization. … Read more
Fans of big band and swing music should plan to be at this Saturday’s Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park’s “Groovin’ In The Park” performance of “Good Shot Judy”. According to the Southside Sentinel this show requires a special performance tick and is the last special performance of the year. Gates open at … Read more
A man is facing multiple charges from a Westmoreland County break-in involving a sexual assault. According to the Sheriff’s Office deputies were called on July 17 to a home in the area of Curley Lane and Monroe Bay Circle. The suspect identified as John C. Heasley had left the scene but deputies using a drone … Read more