The Tappahannock Town Council unanimously decides to take down the Confederate monument on Prince St. According to the Free-Lance Star the plaque with names of Essex soldiers will remain in place but will be augmented with background on the Civil War and equal rights. It was a year ago when the Council was asked to … Read more
Butterfly counters will be out in force on Tuesday in parts of Richmond, Westmoreland, King George and Essex counties as the Northern Neck of Virginia Chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts another counting session. Board member Betsy Washington tells the Rappahannock Record that area of the commonweath hasn’t been previously studied well for flora … Read more
A Middlesex County workforce housing project is now at a standstill after the county was forced to return federal grant funding. According to the Southside Sentinel the project behind the Cooks Corner Office Complex was suspended because it was being paid for through a grant to build a brewpub on the old Rappahannock Central Elementary … Read more
There’s one thing you can say for Virginians – they love sports betting. Officials say since it started in late January more than $1 billion has been wagered and Virginia got to that mark faster than any other state in the country. According to industry analysts Virginia will take about $5 billion in sports wagers … Read more
Unemployment claimants can now schedule appointments online to speak with a representative about their case. The Virginia Employment Commission implemented the system after numerous complaints about getting unemployment benefits during COVID-19. Officials say the 20-minute phone appointments are limited and may not lead to a resolution or payment of claims. The agency is also urging … Read more
Virginia DOT crews will be installing and removing highway signs this week on several Essex County Roads. Those include Essex Mill Road, Johnville Road, Scotts Mill Road, Desha Road and Waring Mill Road. Work hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There will be flaggers to direct traffic through the work zones so plan … Read more
Making a trip to the DMV will be a bit easier now that walk-in visits are allowed again but they are still only by appointment. Officials also announced masks are no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated. Masks are still recommended for those who haven’t gotten the shots. Agency officials say they will … Read more
A number of roads remain closed following the heavy rains on June 11. Those include Route 202 in Northumberland County east of Route 619 and Route 620. In Richmond County Route 637 remains closed. DOT officials say extensive repairs are required on all 3 roads and a project schedule is being developed. In Westmoreland County … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the bridge at Gwynn’s Island will open to marine traffic six times a day until a long-term repair project begins later this year. The moveable swing span bridge over Milford Haven will open at 2:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The scheduled … Read more
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock holds the first of its Monthly Drum Circle events this Sunday at Kilmarnock Towne Park. A Kids Drum Circle is set for 3:00 p.m. and the All Ages Drum Circle is at 4:00 p.m. No experience is necessary and if you don’t have a drum there will be … Read more