Anti-Litter Committee To Hand Out Cargo Nets Saturday
Northumberland County’s Anti-Litter Committee will give out free cargo nets this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at disposal centers in Horsehead, Ditchley and Lottsburg. The effort targets unsecured loads—one of the top sources of roadside litter. Residents must sign a pledge to use the nets when hauling trash or loose cargo. Supplies are […]
Read MoreGrant Helps Northumberland Remove Derelict Boats
Northumberland County has removed three abandoned vessels thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The boats—a 20-foot sailboat, a 57-foot Chris Craft, and an 82-foot Navy vessel—were taken out of local waterways over the past five months. The largest removal, on Bridge Creek, cost $255,000. With cleanup complete, the county will […]
Read MoreKings Dominion, Busch Gardens Mark 50 Years of Theme Park Rivalry
Virginia’s two biggest theme parks are marking 50 years of fierce competition. Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens opened just 13 days apart in May 1975 and have battled for thrill-seekers ever since. Kings Dominion pulled ahead early with roller coasters and a drive-thru zoo, but Busch Gardens rebounded by focusing on rides like the Loch […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Board Rejects $22.6 Million School Budget
Northumberland supervisors have rejected a proposed $22.6 million school budget, citing unsustainable costs and calling for up to $1.9 million in cuts. The county’s draft budget holds school funding flat at $14.8 million, but the school board requested $16.2 million—a 9% increase. The plan includes pay raises, rising health costs, and a payout to the […]
Read MoreBay Rivers Telehealth Alliance Honored With National Rural Health Award
Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance has been named the Outstanding Rural Health Organization by the National Rural Health Association. The Tappahannock-based network of 13 member groups and 40 partners was recognized for expanding telehealth access, boosting behavioral health care, and tackling substance use issues in underserved areas. Executive director Mary Krampen called the award a tribute […]
Read MoreFear Mongers scream that thousands Of Virginians Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Proposed Federal Bill
A budget bill moving through the U.S. Senate would add work requirements to Medicaid, potentially stripping coverage from up to 200,000 Virginians… That’s the fear anyway from some state Democrats. The proposal, passed by House Republicans, targets adults aged 19 to 64, but only those who are able bodied and who don’t work at least […]
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory Expands In Richmond After Water Plant Failure
More water woes for Richmond… The city has issued a boil water advisory affecting nearly all areas north of the James River, including VCU, the Fan and downtown, after clogged filters at the city’s water plant triggered a pressure drop. The advisory was later expanded to parts of South Richmond just before 6 p.m. Tuesday. […]
Read MoreVirginia Aquarium Plans Event For Animal Enthusiasts
Animal lovers across Virginia are invited to a special event at the Virginia Aquarium, celebrating creatures of both land and sea…
Read MoreAgencies Boost Support For Virginia Family Farms
Local and federal agencies are stepping up efforts to protect small family farms in Virginia, aiming to keep them thriving for future generations…
Read MoreTappahannock Kindergarten Teacher Retires After 30 Years
A longtime kindergarten teacher in Essex County has called it a career. Valerie Taylor retired from Tappahannock Elementary School after 30 years with the district. Taylor, a 1989 Essex High School graduate, said she always dreamed of teaching in her hometown. She began in 1994 and never left the kindergarten classroom. She said watching her […]
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