Gloucester County Public Schools is now accepting Kindergarten egistration for the 2021-22 school year. Parents should log on to gets.gc.k12.va.us and click on the link for your child’s future school then complete the online survey. The school’s registrar will then contact parents to schedule an in-person appointment. The district’s preschool is also enrolling for 2021-2022 … Read more
The Virginia Department of Social Services reminds adults that youth of all ages rely on them along with essential workers and school officials to report abuse, especially during the COVID-19 crisis where social distancing puts vulnerable families at risk. Officials say you don’t need proof – if something doesn’t look safe, sound safe or feel … Read more
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a possible police officer impersonator. An individual reported that a man between 60 and 70 years old driving a black-colored Dodge vehicle with Georgia tags followed them out of the county then he told them he was an undercover officer and the individual had been speeding. Call … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from Williamsburg who is wanted for a probation violation on a felony offense. 24-year-old Alexander Christopher Blenaru is white, 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on Blenaru’s whereabouts contact the … Read more
Lancaster County residents may be paying more in personal property taxes under the Board of Supervisor’s proposed 2021-2022 budget. The Rappahannock Record reports a number of projects were added to the capital improvement plan including repairs to the administration building roof, replacing the courthouse’s air handling system and a $630,000 expansion of the sheriff’s office. … Read more
This Saturday the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration will be accepting expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs at the semi-annual drug take back event. Pills will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at no charge with no questions asked. You can bring medications to the Gloucester Walmart … Read more
Essex County Public Schools officials are making plans for the 2021-2022 school year and those plans will include the option of attending classes in person or virtual learning. Officials say offering both options will best support students and mitigate enrollment loss. The district is developing a series of surveys to gauge family interest in either … Read more
Route 3 travelers crossing the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties should plan for extra time to cross the Robert O. Norris Bridge starting next Monday. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. as crews perform maintenance work. There will be alternating one way traffic … Read more
Could schools become new sites for COVID-19 vaccination clinics? Virginia’s vaccination coordinator Dr. Danny Avula tells a Richmond TV station that schools are eligible to become CDC vaccination sites and holding clinics there will get the vaccine to youngsters which will help the commonweath get to COVID-19 herd immunity. As of now though only the … Read more
Virginia unemployment claimants will need to resume showing they are looking for work beginning in June. The Virginia Employment Commission suspended the work-reporting requirement of 2 job searches per week due to COVID-19. Officials say with more demand for workers and increased vaccine availability the requirement will be reinstated the week ending June 5. It … Read more