Virginia’s COVID-19 state of emergency is ending at the end of the month. Governor Ralph Northam says masks should still be worn if you are not yet vaccinated and businesses can still require customers to wear face coverings. The ending means Virginia’s law against mask wearing to conceal identity goes back into effect but a … Read more
The White Stone Town Council approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget during a special meeting held June 10. According to the Rappahannock Record the $218,185 budget was unanimously approved after 2 public hearings were conducted. Councilman and finance committee chairman William Hubbard indicated at an earlier meeting the budget may need to be amended early … Read more
Another delay is ordered in the trial of John Hooper who’s accused in the death of Graham McCormick resulting from a 2017 boating crash in Lancaster County. The Rappahannock Record reports the continuance is at the request of request of special prosecutor Matthew Kite. The trial was to have started next Monday. So far the … Read more
A man from Gloucester is killed in a one-car crash on Tuesday. Police say 61-year-old Mark Stuart Thomas was on Route 17 heading southbound when his SUV went off the road near Cannon Way and hit a tree. Thomas was not wearing his seatbelt. He was pronounced dead at Walter Reed Hospital. There were no … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a woman from Wake who is wanted for failing to appear in court. 36-year-old Ashley Brent Lindsay is white, 5′ 3″ tall and 120 pounds with blond hair and green eyes. If you have any information on Lindsay’s whereabouts contact the King and … Read more
Gloucester’s Juneteenth celebration takes place Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the First United Baptist Church,on George Washington Memorial Highway. According to the Gazette Journal the theme of this year’s event is “CommUNITY & Culture…History & Heritage”. The event will be held rain or shine outdoors on the church grounds. Juneteenth commemorates the … Read more
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is being asked to approve a plan to build a pair of communications towers to expand broadband internet service. The Gazette-Journal reports the request from the Mathews Broadband Advisory Board also comes with a plan to seek nearly $2.5 million in grants to pay for the towers and necessary … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health announced that over 69% of adults have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. State Vaccine Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula says around 60,000 adults are yet to receive a dose and based on current rates they should be able to reach President Biden’s goal of 70% by July … Read more
The Tappahannock Farmers’ Market is open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In time for Father’s Day, this month’s market will showcase artisan crafts, perfect for gift giving. Shop early for the best selection. The Farmers’ Market will also feature the best of the season, with an array of produce. Shoppers are encouraged … Read more
If you use Route 3 between Lancaster and Middlesex counties plan for delays over the Robert O. Norris Bridge as Dominion Energy remove utility lines attached to the structure over the next few weeks. Beginning Monday through Friday, July 2, crews will mobilize on the bridge and install equipment to start the removal process. Brief, … Read more