Reward Offered In Post Office Burglary Investigation
Federal investigators are seeking information in connection with burglaries at two post offices, including one in Essex County. The break-ins occurred between April 24th and the morning of April 25th at locations in Essex and King George counties. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to […]
Read MoreThree Indicted In Essex School Funds Investigation
A special Essex County grand jury has indicted a current School Board member and two former school officials following a year-long investigation into financial irregularities within Essex County Public Schools. Indicted are former Superintendent Dr. Harry R. Thomas III, former Finance Director Elizabeth Franklin and School Board member Garlyn Renee Bundy. Prosecutors allege more than […]
Read MoreHuman Composting Facility Opens In Maryland
A new human composting facility has opened in Maryland, just outside of Washington DC, offering Virginia families a closer option for environmentally focused funeral services. The process, known as natural organic reduction, transforms human remains into soil through controlled decomposition. The Earth Funeral facility, which opened in May, is one of the largest of its […]
Read MoreBoys And Girls Club To Celebrate Northumberland Expansion
The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Northumberland’s Phase One project. The event runs from 3 until 6 p.m. at 8200 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville. Community members are invited to tour the facility, meet local leaders and celebrate the project’s opening.
Read MoreVirginia Free Fishing Days Set For June 5 Through 7
Virginia residents and visitors can fish without a license during the state’s Free Fishing Days event June 5th through 7th. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says no recreational fishing license or facilities use permit will be required for rod-and-reel fishing during the three-day event. Anglers will also have access to more than 2,900 miles […]
Read MoreRappahannock Tribe Earns Environmental Honor
The Rappahannock Tribe has received a 2026 Governor’s Gold Environmental Excellence Award for its Return to the River Restoration Initiative. The project has helped reconnect tribal members with the Rappahannock River while restoring nearly one thousand acres of ancestral land at Fones Cliffs in Richmond County. The award also recognizes conservation efforts, including forest restoration, […]
Read MoreGrant Funds CNC Training Program In Lancaster County
A new CNC machining training program is coming to Lancaster County after GO Virginia awarded more than 431-thousand dollars to help address a shortage of skilled machinists in the region. The partnership includes Rappahannock Community College, Lancaster County and Turn Dynamics of Kilmarnock. The 180-hour hands-on program will train students in machining, safety, quality control […]
Read MoreMusic By The River Concert Series Returns In June
A popular summer concert series is making its return to Belle Isle State Park beginning June 13. “Music by the River,” organized by the Friends of Belle Isle State Park, will feature live performances every Saturday evening through mid-August. Shows will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park’s picnic area. Organizers say the […]
Read MoreOvernight Lane Closures On Norris Bridge
Motorists traveling on Route 3 across the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties should expect brief overnight delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation says maintenance work has reduced the bridge to one lane with one-way alternating traffic controlled by automated flagging devices. Closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. […]
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness Urged as Season Begins
Bay area residents are being encouraged to review emergency plans and stock up on supplies as hurricane season gets underway. Emergency preparedness experts recommend keeping at least seven days of food, water, medications and other essential items on hand, along with reviewing evacuation routes before a storm threatens. Officials say preparation can help save lives […]
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