Cheaneys Bridge Road Reopens Early After Replacement Project
Drivers in Essex County are back on the road as Route 607, Cheaneys Bridge Road, has reopened following a bridge replacement over Dragon Run Creek. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the six-mile detour has been lifted after the contractor finished the $3 POINT 3 million project ahead of schedule. The new bridge is longer […]
Read MoreBoat Sunk To Create Artificial Reef In Chesapeake Bay
A 30 foot steel vessel is now resting on the floor of the Chesapeake Bay after being intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. The boat, known as Freya, was placed about 27 feet underwater near Windmill Point in the Rappahannock River by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Officials say the structure will attract fish […]
Read MoreFirst Baptist To Mark Women’s And Mother’s Day
First Baptist Church in Tappahannock is planning a combined Women’s Day and Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 10. The service is set for 11 a m and will feature guest speaker Toni Blue. Church leaders say the event will honor women and mothers during the morning worship gathering.
Read MoreSailing Day Camp Registration Opens For Summer Sessions
Registration is now underway for a youth sailing day camp at Christchurch School. The Adventure Sailing on the River program is open to rising fourth through sixth graders with sessions scheduled in late June and early July. Campers will learn sailing skills, problem-solving and teamwork on the Rappahannock River. Organizers say the program is designed […]
Read MoreVirginia Lawmakers Approve Childcare Cost Relief Plan
Virginia lawmakers have approved new bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering childcare costs for working families. One key measure creates a program to encourage employers to help cover childcare expenses through incentives and tax credits. The law is set to take effect July 1, though funding still depends on final approval of the state budget.
Read MoreCostco Makes First Change To Iconic Hot Dog Combo In Decades
If you make the trip to Cosco often and enjoy one of their most famous treats, you are in for a change. For the first time in more than 40 years, Costco is making a change to its famous $1 50 hot dog combo. The price is staying the same, but customers can now swap […]
Read MoreVirginia Law Limits Local Solar Farm Bans
A new law signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger will block counties across Virginia from issuing blanket bans on large solar farms. The measure, taking effect July 1, still allows local governments to deny individual projects but requires them to justify those decisions to state regulators.
Read MoreJudge Sets $50 Thousand Bond For Tappahannock Man
46 year old Christopher A Brooks of Tappahannock has been granted a $50 thousand secured bond following an investigation by the United States Marshals Service and a regional drug task force. John S Martin approved the bond during a hearing in Essex Circuit Court as the case moves forward.
Read MoreGroups Criticize Wittman Over Budget Vote
Two organizations held a press conference in Tappahannock blasting Congressman Rob Wittman for backing a federal tax and budget bill. Critics claim the plan could lead to cuts in Medicaid and CHIP, raising concerns that VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital could be at risk of closing. Supporters of the bill argue it reins in federal spending […]
Read MoreJudge Rules Against School Board In FOIA Case
A judge has ruled the Essex County School Board violated the Freedom of Information Act, ordering the board to pay more than $6,300 in attorney fees. The judge issued the order following a hearing earlier this month in Lancaster Circuit Court, finding the board responsible in the case while determining Bundy was not the custodian […]
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