The Middlesex County Public Library system has lifted social distancing restrictions and resumed many normal operations. According to the Southside Sentinel seating at the Deltaville and Urbanna branches is back to normal, and all public computers are available for use. The meeting room at the Deltaville branch will be available for groups to reserve. Late … Read more
The 2021 edition of Urbanna’s Arts in the Middle takes place June 5 and 6 at Hewick Plantation on Old Virginia St. The Southside Sentinel reports the musical headliner is the Jeff Little Trio from the mountains of North Carolina., Little is a member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and gives traditional … Read more
An archaeological dig is underway at Historic Christ Church in Weems and the public will get to see the work in person over the next few months. The Rappahannock Record reports the dig is being done in preparation for repairs to the church resulting from stormwater damaging the interior woodwork and plaster. Officials want to … Read more
The Northumberland County Planning Commission is asked to come up with rules for conditional use permits requested for livestock animals on residential waterfront property. According to the Rappahannock Record a spirited discussion took place at the Commission’s May 20 meeting with local residents on both sides of the issue offering their thoughts. The commission will … Read more
Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning is offering a 3-part online lecture entitled “The Invention and Evolution of Slavery” presented by Rev. Bob Prichard, Professor Emeritus at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Rev. Prichard will trace the rise and fall of American slavery from 1619 through emancipation. The lectures are on June 9, 16, … Read more
Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning is offering a 3-part online lecture entitled “The Invention and Evolution of Slavery” presented by Rev. Bob Prichard, Professor Emeritus at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Rev. Prichard will trace the rise and fall of American slavery from 1619 through emancipation. The lectures are on June 9, 16, … Read more
Tourism website OnlyInYourState highlights Colonial Beach’s Denson’s Grocery saying it’s a destination not to be missed. The tour guides noted this local institution – described as a true Chesapeake Bay farm-to-table experience – carries an assortment of made-in-Virginia products and most notably, features its own oyster bar. Another popular choice is the fresh crab cakes, … Read more
Officials wih Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital announce Sarah W. Farmer is the new Administrative Director of Nursing and will be responsible for all nursing operations and nursing leadership. According to Northern Neck News Farmer has more than 25 years of health care experience and has received numerous awards. The North Carolina native says she’s … Read more
As growing season gets under way the Virginia Cooperative Extension offices in Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties are offering water testing services. According to the Gazette-Journal testing kits for residents will be available on June 29 and samples are to be dropped off the next morning. Water will be analyzed for 14 parameters, including bacteria, … Read more
Gloucester County received a FEMA grant for flood mitigation projects. County spokesperson Quinton Sheppard tells the Gazette-Journal the nearly $700,000 award will pay to lift 4 homes in the Guinea and Glass areas. The county will be kicking in close to $58,000 in matching funds. The awards were received under the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program … Read more