A judge denies a request for an injunction on Virginia’s games of skill ban which was made by a group of business owners. The slot-machine-like devices which were in small stores and other locations were outlawed as of July 1. The plaintiffs argued banning the machines was discriminatory but the judge disagreed saying the business … Read more
The Lancaster, Virginia Historical Society’s next Zoom Speaker Series is July 15 with Joni Carter who will give a presentation entitled “The James Wharton Films: An Enduring Record of Northern Neck Life in the 1930s”. Carter will share clips from the films and speak about the significance of their contents and Wharton’s work as a … Read more
A Chester woman is the grand prize winner from Kilmarnock’s ‘Salebration Days’ event that took place last month and was sponsored by the Kilmarnock Museum and Chesapeake Bank. According to the Southside Sentinel Amy Anderson entered the drawing while visiting W.F. Booth & Son Inc. Anderson says most of the $1,000 winnings will go toward … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office announced that a newly passed Virginia law requires localities to establish a voluntary database to be made to available to the 9-1-1 alert system in order to provide mental health information and emergency contact information. Those experiencing a behavioral health crisis who wish to voluntarily give their information to the … Read more
The 245th anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill will be commemorated on July 10 during a ceremony being held by the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. The Gazette-Journal reports the dedication takes place at Morningstar Marinas on Mill Point Road in Hudgins. The battle in 1776 marked the end of the British … Read more
Essex County Public Schools is contracting with Hampton City Schools to purchase resources and training documents so the division can become 100% accredidated. Hampton officials tell the Daily Press offering what they are calling an “instructional resource toolkit” is a way to help other districts while recoouping Hampton’s expenses in obtaining 100% accredidation – a … Read more
The Triangle Trolley is back in Kilmarnock. It will run Fridays and Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. until Labor Day. Officials say to be aware all guests must be masked to ride the Trolley as this is a Federal Transit Administration requirement. They also ask riders to be patient with the route and … Read more
Among the many new laws taking effect in Virginia is a ban on owning pet box turtles. Experts tell the Virginia Mercury the colorful turtles are in decline because they’re captured to be pets plus more are being killed by being hit on roads plus their native habitat is being destroyed due to housing and … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking input on a planned bridge replacement on John Clayton Memorial Highway over Burke Mill Stream. According to the Gazette-Journal the DOT issued a Notice of Willingness to hold a public hearing which will be scheduled if the department cannot satisfy the community’s concerns. If a hearing will be … Read more
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors revokes 2 conditional use permits and special exception granted for land off Irvington Farm Road. According to the Rappahannock Record the permit covers 5 parcels owned by the descendants of Theodore Fisher and complaints of noxious odor and smoke were recently received with some saying it affected breathing. The … Read more