Virginians who are seeking a pardon for crimes committed now have a new website to submit a petition for clemency. Gov. Ralph Northam says the new site will reduce the backlog of requests and will provide a simpler method to request a pardon. The commonwealth did away with parole over 25 years ago and prisoners … Read more
Students in the Lancaster County School District who want to learn virtually for the 2021-22 school year need to have an application into the district by June 1. The Rappahannock Record reports there are several qualifications to take virtual classes including having a reliable internet connection, no more than 9 unexcused absences during the 2020-21 … Read more
Northampton High School’s Class of 2021 commencement will be different in years past because of COVID-19. Principal Mike Myers tells the Eastern Shore Post that a student poll found most preferred that there be a total of 4 short ceremonies held indoors rather than a single outdoor ceremony. Each senior gets 8 tickets for the … Read more
The annual Cape Charles Home Garden Tour is set for June 6 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Mirror reports the tour begins at New Roots Youth Garden, on the corner of Randolph Ave and Fig Street and includes visits to 5 gardens in the Historic District. The gardeners will be available to answer … Read more
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and the Lancaster County Department of Social Services is looking for adults to become foster parents. Program coordinator Karen Butler tells the Rappahannock Record there are currently no foster parents in the county and it’s important for foster children to have a nearby family so they don’t get moved … Read more
Middlesex County supervisors are concerned that drivers aren’t slowing down in construction zones on General Puller Highway and that makes things more dangerous for road workers. According to the Southside Sentinel the work is for water line installation from Rosegill to Deltaville and sewer lines are being installed in the Saluda area. County Administrator Matt … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution praising the work of many organizations in the aftermath of the May 3 EF2 tornado. According to the Northumberland Echo 99th District Delagate Margaret Ransone presented a flag that flew over the capitol to representatives of Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and 4th District Senator Ryan McDougle … Read more
The 86th annual Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department carnival is set for this summer and you can now buy tickets to win the grand prize – a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pick up truck. Tickets are $10 each and if you would like to purchase them contact any of your local Firemen or send the department a … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from King William who is wanted for contempt of court. 38-year-old John Purcell Moore Jr. is black, 6′ tall and 142 pounds with short black hair, brown eyes and a short beard. If you have any information on Moore’s whereabouts contact … Read more
The Gloucester Museum will host “Gloucester 1776: A Revolutionary Experience” on Saturday and Sunday along Main St. Activites each day begin at 10:00 a.m. You’ll be able to engage with dozens of re-enactors and learn what life was like for soldiers and civilians in Gloucester during the early days of the American Revolution. There will … Read more