The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is seeking witnesses or those who may have video of an officer-involved fatal shooting in Virginia Beach on Mar. 26. The incident involving a Virginia Beach police officer and Donovon Lynch, occurred near the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 20th Street. Anyone with information is encouraged to … Read more
A truck-pedestrian accident Wednesday in a work zone on Weems Road takes the life of a man from Blackstone. Police say Michael Paynter was in the 1700 block of Weems when he was struck by a road construction worker backing up a heavy-duty truck. Paynter was hospitalized but later passed away. No other injuries were … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam announced all Virginians age 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Apr, 18. According to Northam’s office every resident in the highest risk groups who have pre-registered for a vaccination appointment has received one, and those still on the pre-registration list will receive appointment invitations within the … Read more
A new Virginia law will increase the number of electric vehicles on the road.The State Air Pollution Control Board is to implement a low-emissions and zero-emissions vehicle program beginning in model year 2025. The law which is supported by manufacturers and the environmental community requires a minimum percentage of electric vehicles to be sold. The … Read more
Virginia is mailing out additional Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer cards today to families of food insecure students after learning of some distribution issues. According to the Department of Social Services families can expect to receive their P-EBT card 10 business days after it was mailed. If you don’t receive your card and benefits by April … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam signed a number of bills into law Wednesday at the deadline to act on legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2021 special session. The measures include extending eviction protections for renters experiencing financial hardship, prohibiting public colleges from asking applicants if they have a criminal record and banning firearms at … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from King William who is wanted for failing to appear in court. 37-year-old Christopher Charles Salmon is white, 5-11 and 200 pounds with brown hair, green eyes and a small tattoo above his nose. If you have any information on Salmon’s … Read more
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is holding a hearing on Apr. 8 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the criteria for establishing a no-wake zone. The Rappahannock Record reports the county’s planning commission unanimously approved a proposed ordinance last month that changes a number of terms and other items that can cause confusion with applying … Read more
When the Heathsville Farmer’s Market opens for the season on Apr. 17 it will also mark the start of the “Make It a Heathsville Saturday” initiative for 2021. Market Executive Director Corinne Becker tells the Rappahannock Record that on the third Saturday of the month through October the entire Heathsville community will come together to … Read more
A call about a person with a gun at Page Middle School on Wednesday is believed to be a false report. The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the school, secured the facility and completed a thorough search. No one with a firearm was located nor any unauthorized personnel. No one was injured. The Sheriff’s … Read more