The Virginia Department of Corrections announces starting Thursday vistors be allowed back in now that COVID-19 cases are going down and more people get vaccinated. Officials say visitation will be gradually restored following CDC guidelines for congregate settings. At first only attorneys and court officials, embassy and consulate officials, and other official visitors will be … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam lays out his proposal for spending the estimated $4.3 billion in federal funds the commonwealth will get from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The biggest chunk – $250 million – would go towards the Rebuild VA economic fund with $50 million invested in tourism and over $50 million for among … Read more
We now know which Mathews County is the most traveled – and also is the most hazadous. Sheriff Mark Barrick tells the Gazette-Journal it’s Route 198 from Windsor Road to Twiggs Ferry Road and between the heavy traffic and other hazards it’s also been the site of multiple collisions. The speed limit along that stretch … Read more
A developer will receive a Virginia Housing Trust Fund grant for rehabilitating a senior apartment complex in Kilmarnock. According to Governor Ralph Northam’s Office $700,000 was granted to Community Housing Partners for Holly Court which has 40 one-bedroom senior apartments across three one-story buildings. All units will meet Universal Design standards and five units will … Read more
A pack of cigarettes will cost more in Lancaster County starting Aug. 1. According to Northern Neck News county lawmakers voted last month to levy the 40-cent tax and to have the Chesapeake Bay Region Cigarette Tax Board collect the tariff in return for a percentage of the revenues. County administrator Don Gill says the … Read more
Kilmarnock’s “Music On The Half Shell Stage” concert series continues Friday at Town Centre Park with Richmond-based band Cracker Jackson playing your favorite pop, funk, R&B, and dance tunes – but with a little more bite. With beautiful vocal harmonies, perfectly meshed guitars, and a tight rhythm section, Cracker Jackson offers a show that’s guaranteed … Read more
Montross residents may soon be getting a town park. According to Westmoreland News county lawmakers agreed to a 20-year lease of a space next to the Rappahannock Regional Library branch for a dollar per year. The agreement has been signed by both the county and the town. the next step is deciding on what the … Read more
The Town of White Stone will be receiving a grant to upgrade its emergency communications with residents and funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act which can go to a number of projects. According to the Rappahannock Record a grant from the River Counties Community Foundation will pay for the enhanced emergency communications systems. … Read more
A woman from Moon is facing multiple charges including DWI after getting into an accident on Independence Day. According to the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office the woman crashed in the 17800 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway and deputies found the woman had her 10-year-old child in the vehicle. The woman als was driving on … Read more
3 area high school students receive scholarships from the Northern Neck Vegetable Growers Association. According to the Free-Lance Star 2019 Rappahannock High School graduate J.P. Maupin of Callao was awarded $4,000 and 2021 King William High School graduate Ashley Upshaw of West Point was awarded $3,500. 2020 Northumberland High School graduate Kelsey Moss of Callao … Read more