Virginia Bar Association Gubernatorial Debate Off

A gubernatorial debate sponsored by the Virginia Bar Association scheduled for July 24 will not be happening because Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin pulled out of the event. According to a Youngkin campaign spokesperson he decided to not appear because the economy wasn’t going to be a debate topic and the moderator has a conflict of … Read more

Virginia Earns Back-to-Back Titles in CNBC Ranking

TV business channel CNBC names Virginia as America’s “Top State for Business” in 2021. The commonwealth topped the list derived from a study of 85 distinct metrics across 10 competitiveness categories including education, workforce and commitment to equity and inclusion. It’s the second year in a row that Virginia came in number one and the … Read more

Walls Running For Mathews County BOS

A man from Hudgins announces his candidacy for the Mathews County Board of Supervisors this November. Mike Walls tells the Gazette-Jourlan that if elected he will work to wisely spend taxpayer dollars while looking for ways to stretch a dollar He will also work to increase job opportunities through economic development and ensure that schools, … Read more

Chesapeake Chorale Preparing For Christmas Concerts

Christmas is liekly the last thing you’d be thinking about in the middle of summer but for the Chesapeake Chorale the holidays are top of mind as they prepare for their 25th anniversary season of Christmas concerts. The Chorale’s Carole Fletcher tells the Rappahannock Record the group is comprised of those all levels of music … Read more

White Stone Food Pantry To Get New Freezer

A Lancaster County food bank received a $5,000 grant for the purchase of a new freezer. According to the Rappahannock Record the grant was awarded to the White Stone Baptist Food Pantry by FeedMore of Richmond which is also a source of items for a number of area food banks. White Stone Baptist officials say … Read more

Virginia Ag Expo Coming To Middlesex County

This year’s Virginia Agriculture Expo is coming to Middlesex County. The 2021 event will be held at Corbin Hall Farm on August 5. Each year the expo takes place at different working farm to show Virginia’s diverse agriculture industry. Agribusinesses will showcase new equipment, technology, goods and services. The expo opens at 7:30 a.m. and … Read more

Road Resurfacing In Essex County

Plan for delays on a number of Essex County roads this week as resurfacing work continues. Crews will be out from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Southland Farm Road, Wharf Road, Gibsons Road, Bowlers Road and Cottage Row. Traffic will be allowed through the work zones but will be only using one lane for … Read more

Blood Donation Shortage In Virginia

The American Red Cross says there’s a severe blood shortage in Virginia. According to officials summertime always sees a slowing in donations but COVID-19 concerns are also keeping donors away. As an incentive the Red Cross will give three lucky donors free gas for a year. All types of blood are needed. Residents have until … Read more

Claude Moore Charitable Foundation Awards Grant To RCC And Area Schools

A multi-year grant from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation will enable Rappahannock Community Collrege and area secondary schools support students pursuing health science careers. During the first year of funding upgrades will take place at Northern Neck Technical Center, Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center, and Gloucester High School. The grant will also pay … Read more

VDFP’s Aid to Localities Funding Increases For 2021

The Virginia Fire Services Board announced an increase to the Fire Programs Fund. means larger awards from the Virginia Aid to Localities funding program. This year over $25 million is available to the commonwealth’s 323 counties, cities, and incorporated towns. The program recived 1 percent of insurance premiums collected in the previous calendar year. Funding … Read more