Rappahannock General Hospital marked its 44th anniversary on Mar. 15 by recognizing 3 employees who’ve been there from the start. Celebrating 44 years of employment are Patricia West, Lillian Haynes, and Gwendolyn Cox. West is a Dietary Aide which entails tending to the patients’ dietary needs and meal deliveries. Haynes is a cook in the … Read more
Virginia again makes the top 10 on a list of the best states to live in. U.S. News and World Report ranked the commonwealth at number 7 which is the same place it ranked in last tear’s list. It ranked particularly well based on opportunity, crime, education and health care but not so well on … Read more
Virginia is resuming payments to around 650,000 food insecure students after putting the benefits on haitus for 6 months. . Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer payments will go out on the 25th of each month through the end of the school year. Retroactive benefits go out today to eligible households meeting federal guidelines which expanded program … Read more
Applications are being accepted for 3 scholarships offered by the Guinea Heritage Association. The award amount is typically $500 and applications from prior winners are accepted. The scholarship can be applied towards tuition, board, books and other school expenses. The recipient has one year from the date of award to use the scholarship. Go to … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam restored civil rights to nearly 70,000 former inmates including the right to vote. At a Tuesday press conference Northam announced any Virginian released from incarceration will be eligible to have their rights restored, even if they are still under community supervision. Currently anyone convicted of a felony in the Commonwealth loses the … Read more
The Deltaville Maritime Museum announced that Hull 103 is now completed and available for sale. The Southside Sentinel reports the hull is the third prototype Deltaville deadrise built by John England along with his volunteers and is equipped with a trailer plus a 25-horsepower engine. The prototypes are the precursor of the full-size deadrise planned … Read more
The second of 4 informational meetings on organizing a new Middlesex County Church will be held tomorrow. The Rappahannock Record reports the meetings for the formation of the non-demoninational Salt Church are being held at the Pilot House Restaurant on Grays Point Road in Topping beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pastor John Michael Clark says he … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock will unveil a life-sized LOVE artwork at Town Centre Park this Saturday at 10:00 a.m .It was created as part of a state and local partnership to promote travel and tourism and celebrates the iconic “Virginia is for Lovers” brand. Each aspect of the sign is centered around the biggest area … Read more
Congressman Rob Wittman announced he has written House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas urging they take immediate action to end the surge of immigration along our southern border. Wittman cited Customs and Border Protection Data showing illegal immigration is up 28% since January and 173% since last year. Included in … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schools officials announced a Lancaster Primary School student tested positive for COVID-19. The student was in school last Thursday and did have direct exposure with other community members. The school is staying open and district officials say anyone who had close contact with the student has already been contacted. If you have … Read more