Weekly racing returns this weekend to Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica. Saturday’s action includes the Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified, and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in some exciting side-by-side action. Competitor gates for open at 3:00 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 5:00 p.m. On-track activities will begin … Read more
The Essex History Museum in Tappahannock has copies of a memoir writted by Sally Fairfax Chinn Reisinger entitled “A Virginia Village” available for purchase. It reveals in vivid detail,the many and varied aspects of the author’s experiences growing up in the town of Warsaw during the first half of the twentieth century. Sally died in … Read more
Appointments are still available for a first-dose only COVID-19 vaccination clinic taking place on Friday at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene on Whisk Drive. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 11:10 a.m. The registration form is available at the Town of Kilmarnock’s Facbook page. Walk-ins will not be accepted. This is the Moderna … Read more
The Town of Irvington is seeking applications from those who want to become the next Mayor. According to the Rappahannock Record Mayor “Tripp” Bugg recently announced plans to step down telling the Town Council he will be moving out of Irvington. Bugg tells the newspaper that any qualified town voter who is interested in serving … Read more
Northumberland High School’s 2021 commencement will be an outdoor in-person ceremony. The Rappahannock Record reports the May 22 commencement will be on the football field and each graduate can invite up to 4 family members. Those who aren’t comfortable being in a large gathering will be able to celebrate at an alternative venue. District officials … Read more
Middlesex County School employees could be getting as much as a 5% pay raise under the fiscal year 2021-2022 proposed budget. The Southside Sentinel reports the Board of Supervisors is looking at receiving $160,000 in state funding to cover what are known as “step increases”. The 5% would be paid out over a 2-year-period which … Read more
The Town of Colonial Beach has a new manager. According to Northern Neck News India Adams-Jacobs succeeds Quinn Robertson who left last November. Deputy Town Manager Rob Murphy has served as Interim Town Manager since then. Adams-Jacobs was most recently Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Petersburg where she was responsible for … Read more
Do you think Kilmarnock is a beautiful place to live? Do you love to take pictures? This is your time to shine! The Town of Kilmarnock is sponsoring a photo contest and inviting you to capture the fun and beauty that comes with living in the community. Whether it’s life landscapes or landmarks, show off … Read more
An Essex County Sheriff’s Deputy died from COVID-19 related complications. According to the Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ken Delano was a 15-year department veteran. He was also a member and supporter of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers which has chapters across the country. In a social media post the Sheriff’s office asked the public to … Read more
Town of Kilmarnock officials sent out a big thank you to the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck for their continuous community support. During Spring break the club’s kids laid down over 4 trailers full of mulch at Town Centre Park. On Monday Mayor Mae Umphlett stopped by the club to offer her … Read more