Town of Kilmarnock officials remind residents that with ample supply available statewide, it is no longer necessary for a patient to receive their second doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine from the same provider that administered the first dose, as long as both doses are of the same vaccine brand. Visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-in-VA … Read more
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to Virginia as a result of severe winter storms in February. According to Northen Neck News the money can go to commonwealth, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities. … Read more
The 2021 Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. on May 31 at 11:00 a.m Again this year the ceremony will be virtual with some limited attendance at the proceedings taking place from the Memorial’s E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater and Shrine of Memory-Global War on Terrorism and Beyond. … Read more
The Northern Neck Orchestra is presenting an outdoor concert performance of the opera “Carmen” on May 23 at Good Luck Cellars in Kilmarnock. Showtime is 3:00 p.m. and the Rappahannock Record reports the performance features voices from James Taylor Studios of Richmond and Taylor is the performance’s artistic director. Tickets are $25 and may be … Read more
The Northumberland County planning commission signs off on the county’s first-ever capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2022-2026. The Rappahannock Record reports the committee held a public hearing on May 4 before unanimously votice to send the plan over to the board of supervisors for approval. The plan totals $5.3 million with around $1.8 million … Read more
Northern Neck Partners for Pets breaks ground on a privately owned no-kill animal shelter in Lancaster. The Rappahannock Record reports the first step in constructing the shelter on the organization’s Devils Bottom Road poperty include clearing eight acres of the site, construction of an access road and installation of well, septic and power systems. Once … Read more
Congressman Rob Wittman reminds constituents that the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit program enrollment is now open. Eligible households can receive a monthly discount of up to $50 toward the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. The discount is up to $75 on Tribal lands. Wittman says the program also provides a one-time discount … Read more
The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission unveils a new program to connect property owners faling flooding issues with funding mechanisms to contract with specialized businesses who can help evaluate, design, and build flood mitigation solutions. The commission has a site called “Fight the Flood” at fightthefloodva.com where homeowners can get information on available funding including … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scam making the rounds involving the name of a department deputy. The caller identifies himself as Lt. Timmy Self and says he has an arrest warrant for the individual. While there is a Lt. Timmy Self at the department he is not the person making … Read more
The 2021 Gloucester Arts Festival is featuring a pair of “Meet the Artists” events and tickets are now on sale. The first is “Cocktails in the Garden” on Tuesday, June 8 and “Meet the Artists at Brews & Brine” on Wednesday, June 9. Both feature painters who specialize in creating their work outdoors – capturing … Read more