If you’ve thought about starting a business in Mathews County you’ll want to attend an online presentation on Thursday sponsored by the Mathews County Resources Council. According to the Gazette-Journal the session features Thomas Jenkins, director of Mathews County planning, zoning and wetlands, and Jim Carroll of the Hampton Roads Small Business Association who will … Read more
A proclamation is issued to recognize the Stingray Point Lighthouse as a safe haven and a platform for the escape of slaves in Middlesex County. According to the Southside Sentinel the Board of Supervisors not only approved the “Stingray Point Contraband Sailor Proclamation” but also endorsed the location of a Virginia Department of Transportation historical … Read more
This week is Virginia Agriculture Week, recognizing and celebrating the contributions of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community. Governor and Mrs. Northam along with other officials will visit sites throughout Virginia to highlight the economic impact of the agriculture industry and the role of farmers and agribusinesses in providing safe, abundant, and affordable foods and products.Special events … Read more
Heathsville’s Juneteenth Celebration Fair takes place Saturday at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern on Monument Place starting at 4:30 p.m. According to the Rappahannock Record the Fair’s theme is “Celebrating Freedom and Community Unity.” and will include a history corner, food vendors and crafters plus music, dance performance and children’s activities. COVID-19 vaccinations for those older than … Read more
Join Lancaster Middle School Art Teacher Marilyn Sprouse at RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock for 3 fun-filled weeks of summer camp starting June 21st. Campers will have a variety of fun-filled art activities utilizing a wide array of art materials during the first two weeks. During the final week, the theme will be Wetlands and … Read more
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative president and CEO Brad Hicks represented Virginia’s electric cooperatives as Governor Ralph Northam signed a broadband access bill into law on June 9. It allows investor-owned electric utilities to recover costs of and revenue from expanding broadband to unserved areas and enables electric cooperatives to create partnerships with other investor-owned electric … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam unveiled the “Return to Earn Grant Program” which matches payments from eligible small businesses to provide new hires with up to $1,000 to support their transition back into the workforce. The $3 million program is aimed as helping businesses with less than 100 employees that may not have the resources to offer … Read more
Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging increased operations on its flexible fixed-route bus service in Gloucester. According to the Gazette-Journal the hiveXpress is incorporating the route previously followed by the Courthouse Circulator bus. New signs at are being posted at all stops with a scannable QR code so riders can view the … Read more
Officials with the Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation extended their sincere appreciation to all who supported the 17th Annual Preakness Party. Although the in-person event was cancelled, there was an immense outpouring of support by sponsors and those who purchased tickets for raffle drawings. Since its inception the proceeds from the Preakness Party has provided … Read more
Heavy rains on Friday caused flash flooding and crews having to be called to rescue people from the rushing waters. That happened on Peach Grove Road in Richmond County where an SUV got trapped and rafts were used to get the couple to safety after a ladder truck couldn’t reach the vehicle. Officials say Montross … Read more