Virginia families with young children will continue to have improved access to quality, affordable child care through an extension of the expanded Child Care Subsidy Program. Gov. Ralph Northam directed the Virginia Department of Education to use existing federal funding for the previously-established short-term eligibility category for parents seeking financial assistance for child care while … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from Mattaponi who is wanted for failing to appear in court. 27-year-old Marcus Lamar Roane is black, 5-8 and 145 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on Roane’s whereabouts contact the King and Queen County … Read more
The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society is holding a virtual meeting on Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. that will feature a talk by the Reverend Dr. J. Elisha Burke entitled, “SACRED SPACES: Preservation of African American Churches, Cemeteries, Historic Structures, Associated Land and Landmarks.” SACRED SPACES is an initiative of the Baptist General Convention … Read more
The Northern Neck Kiwanis Club announces it is resuming in-person meetings with an informational meeting on Tuesday, July 13th at 5:30 p.m.in the Richmond County meeting room that will center on a new club coming to Richmond County and the Warsaw area. Officials say once the new club is organized and active it will implement … Read more
The Virginia Commission for the Arts opens its 2021-2022 Artist Fellowship program, this year highlighting Literary Arts, and most specifically, Poetry. 5 Artist Fellowships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded by the Commission to recognize the creative merit of individual Virginia artists and to support their pursuit of artistic excellence. The application … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock is extending the application deadline for grants to property and business owners for facade improvements. Grant money may be applied to a building improvement, landscaping, or sign projects but town officials should be consulted before initiating any work to ensure applicability for the grant. Go to kilmarnockva.com for full details and … Read more
Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announces applications for the 2021 Beehive Distribution Program will be accepted from July 20 through August 4. The program provides free equipment for assembling new beehives to Virginia residents. Qualified applicants are selected at random. Only Individuals who are 18 years of age or older at the time … Read more
The Northumberland Public Library presents: “Read to the Dogs” on Thursday, July 15 starting at 10:00 a.m. Children of all ages can read a story to a furry friend who loves to listen. It takes place outside under the tulip magnolia tree. In case of rain or for indoor programs safe COVID-19 practices will be … Read more
FEMA announces it will issue rembursement grants for costs incurred in repairing damage resulting from the severe storms between Feb. 11 and Feb. 13. Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland and Richmond county property owners are eligible for Public Assistance grants under a major disaster declaration signed by the President in May. Funding is also available throughout … Read more
The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society is holding a yard sale July 31 and you’re invited to participate. Executive director Karen Hart tells the Rappahannock Record the sale will have a “Treasures in Your Trunk” section in the parking lot where people can sell their own secondhand items. Space rental is $10 to accommodate one standard … Read more