Gloucester, King and Queen and Mathews Counties are among those sharing in more than $20 million of Virginia Telecommunication Initiative grants to improve broadband internet infrastructure. The funding will help connect more than 13,400 households, businesses, and anchor institutions to high-speed internet while leveraging $18.8 million in private and local investments. The three counties’ projects … Read more
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is making alternative transportation available for children and adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The new service uses secure, unmarked vehicles with specially trained drivers who are unarmed and wearing plain clothes. The department says those who have no alternative transportation or who didn’t … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam ordered the United States and VIrginia flags to fly at half staff until sunset Monday to honor the victims of this week’s mass shootings in Atlanta. 8 people were killed at 3 separate massage parlors which investigators say were operated by Asian Americans. The 21-year old suspected shooter was taken into custody … Read more
A Heathsville man died late Wednesday after crashing his rough terrain vehicle. Police say Kenneth Kirk was on Newmans Neck Road heading eastbound when his RTV ran off the road to the right near Fountain Gate. The RTV overturned and Kirk who was not wearing a seat belt was ejected from the vehicle. He died … Read more
The Lancaster School Board approved a proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 operations budget which now goes to the county Board of Supervisors for its approval. The Rappahannock Record reports the board voted unanimously for the spending plan which includes a new math specialist position and a 3% pay increase for teachers and staff. Superintendent Dan Russell … Read more
Your trip to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will continue to be by appointment only – at least for the forseeable future. A DMV spokesperson says the appointment system will remain in effect until the state of emergency resulting from COVID-19 is lifted. The representative said at that point the department will look into … Read more
Middlesex County Public Schools will switch to a 4-day-per-week in-person schedule starting Apr. 12. The Southside Sentinel reports the decision was made based on new guidance from the Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The district went on a hybrid in-person and online program last … Read more
The Northumberland Department of Social Services is holding its annual community resource event on May 22nd from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The goal of this event is to help the community connect with local resources. Organizers say they hope to have representation from numerous organizations to provide information on the resources they offer. Due … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that road resuracing work in the town of West Point that was to begin on Monday is now delayed until Mar. 29. It will take place south of 14th St. and will be done in 3 phases beginning with preparing the road surface. Crews will begin on 1st Street … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from Bumpass,who is wanted for violating a court order. Charles Richard Zaleski, is white, 25 years old, 5 foot 8 inches and 138 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on Zaleski’s whereabouts contact the … Read more