The November candidate slates are set in Lancaster and Northumberland counties. According to the Rappahannock Record Craig Giese is unopposed in the Lancaster County District 1 Supervisor race and William Smith is unopposed in District 5. Carl Failmezger is challenging Faith Kemp for the District 1 school board seat, while District 5 candidate Margaret Socey … Read more
COVID-19 changed the way lots of things have been done and it also changed how Lancaster County Public Schools handed out the Employee of the Year award. According to the Rappahannock Record Superintendent Dan Russell gave the award not to one person, but to all employees because everyone contributed to making things work with all … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock is seeking volunteers to help out at the July 2 “Music On The Half Shell” concert at Towne Centre Park. Performing that day is “Steve Bassett and the Mystic Soul Bubbas” which formed in the 1970s. You will get to listen to great music and help out the community all at … Read more
Expect delays today in Mathews County on Route 608 as DOT crews will be doing paving, pavement marking and the placement of shoulder stone. The work takes place between Route 14 and Bethel Beach Road until 7:00 p.m. and there will be a flagging crew allowing alternating one-way traffic through the work zone. Other work … Read more
Saturday is a big day at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. According to the Southside Sentinel the Holly Point Market will operate from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. then it’s “Groovin In The Park’” from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. You can take a break from shopping and head to the … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health announced that five pharmacy partners will expand their hours through July 4 to provide COVID-19 vaccination as part of the National Vaccine Month of Action, a collaborative effort led by the White House that includes businesses, national organizations and community-based partners. Participating pharmacy partners include Albertsons, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam proclaims June as Immigrant Heritage Month to celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of Virginia’s immigrant communities. Northam says 1 in 8 Virginia residents are immigrants and his administraion is dedicated to creating a Virginia that is accepting, welcoming, and inclusive of all who chose to call the Commonwealth home. Northam encourages … Read more
Virginia has achieved 70% of those 18 and older receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. The Commonwealth is now the 16th state in the nation to meet this goal set by President Joe Biden and reached the milestone two weeks ahead of the nationwide July 4 target. Just over 60% are considered fully vaccinated, … Read more
A Gloucester man is raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association and in the process may set a new world’s record for continuous rowing. According to the Virginian-Pilot John Musser is doing the fundraiser in honor of his wife Robin who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s in December 2017 at the age of 52. Musser will … Read more
The White Stone Town Council scheduled a public hearing for July 1 on a proposed noise ordinance. According to the Rappahannock Record the ordinance restricts loud music and other amplification devices between 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. It also limits construction and commercial vehicle noise along with lawnmower and household tool noise. The hearing will … Read more