Governor Ralph Northam issued an executive order banning all single-use plastics from the state’s agencies, colleges, and universities. The executive order takes effect in 120 days and means plastic bags, straws and cutlery as well as single-use bottles that aren’t used for medical or public-safety uses will no longer be allowed. The goal is to … Read more
The Mathews County Visitor Information Center is reminding paddlers and others heading out on the water that the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and creeks can be life-threatening to those who are unprepared. Air and water temperatures are not the same. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, April is the second-deadliest month for paddling accidents. … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is participating in Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Takeback Day on Saturday, April 24 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It’s a safe way to dispose of expired and no longer needed prescription drugs and it also keeps them from getting into the hands of drug abusers. A drop off box … Read more
The Three Rivers Health District announced they are catching up on second dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments after a delay caused by inclement weather and clinic cancellations. This is a very dynamic process and delays in second doses might be unavoidable as they go forward. They remind patients that receiving the second dose up to six … Read more
Virginia may be banning skill games – the machines that are like slot machines which you see at restaurants and gas stations – starting this summer. Governor Ralph Northam amended a House of Delegates bill to clarify that so-called “games of skill” will be prohibited beginning July 1. Last year the General Assembly passed a … Read more
A fight between a father and son in Mathews County results in both facing charges. According to the Sheriff’s Office it happened last Thursday at the intersection of Old Ferry Road and Callis Wharf Road which is where deputies located the son. An investigation resulted in the father being charged with assault and battery of … Read more
Tappahannock Police announced they are getting numerous reports from town businesses of thefts of catalytic converters that are being cut from vehicles. The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system and reduces pollution through the use of platinum and palladium which are two valuable metals. Theives steal the converters then strip the metals and … Read more
Rappahannock Community College announced plans for its 49th Commencement exercise. It takes place Thursday, May 6 on the Warsaw campus and Friday, May 7 on the Glenns campus. Each event will feature the RCC Pinning Ceremony for graduating nurses beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by RCC’s graduation proceedings at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Matthew Brent, Faculty … Read more
This summer Virginia will convene the first meeting of its LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. Under the measure signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam the Board will have 26 members with 21 of them not being employed by the state. At least 15 of the members will be those who identify as LGBTQ+. Northam will appoint … Read more
Tappahannock Main Street is hosting a Spring Fever Shopping Week starting Wednesday through Mar. 31. Customers can pick up a shopping passport at any of the participating retailers and return their completed passports to any of those participating stores. There is a $50 gift certificate prize drawing for participants who return their completed passports. A … Read more