Richmond County announces how the first half of federal COVID-19 funding will be allocated. According to Northern Neck News about a third of the $876,000 will go to the regional broadband internet project with Dominion Electric and All Points Broadband. $300,000 is going to office renovations while the rest will go to first responders. Officials … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors will reconsider 2 conditional use permit applications when it meets on July 8. According to the Rappahannock Record one permit was to operate a campground on the former Village Green Golf Course in Callao while the other was to renew a previously expired permit to further develop the Waterman’s … Read more
The Urbanna Town Council is going back to in-person meetings starting July 8 but those who want to participate via online teleconference will still have the option to do so. According to the Southside Sentinel a Kilmarnock-based company is installing equipment at the town council meeting room. Officials say having the online option will encourage … Read more
Work is under way to conduct a re-dredging of the Mill Creek Landing boat ramp in Wake. Tthe Southside Sentinel reports the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is working with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources on getting the sand removed from in front oif the ramp. Mill Creek is one of the busiest ramps … Read more
When Virginia removes the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from the city of Richmond’s Monument Avenue officials say they hope to recover a time capsule buried nearlly 135 years ago. According to published reports the capsule made from copper may contain a rare and historically significant photo of a deceased President Abraham Lincoln. … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health announced an update to its COVID-19 exposure app that makes it easier for users to find and schedule a COVID-19 vaccine. The new “Vax Info” button allows users to find local vaccination providers and schedule an appointment with fewer clicks. It also provides vaccination-related information and resources from VDH and … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office reports they’ve received information that a scammer has used the department’s non emergency number to seek donations. The caller ID displays the number 804-462-5111 and the caller says they are from the Lancaster Police Department. Officials say they never call to ask for donations so if you get one of … Read more
The Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is partnering with the Essex County Museum & Historical Society, the Henricopolis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Tappahannock Main Street to conduct a Public Reading of the Historic Essex County Resolutions. It takes place July 9 at … Read more
This Thursday’s online meeting of the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society will look at the history of Enon Hall near White Stone. According to the Gazette-Journal homeowner William Chapman will present a slide talk about the residence established in 1762. The meeting begins at 3:00 p.m. and is free for society members and $5 for others. … Read more
Early registration is still open for the 13th Annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Tournament taking place Aug. 21. First prize is $2,500 with $1,000 awarded for second place and $750 for third. $25,000 will be awarded if the state record is broken. All proceeds benefit Lancaster County Little League and Dream Fields. Early registration is … Read more