New Dashboard Highlights Rural Virginia Demographics
A new online tool called the Rural Virginia Opportunity Dashboard breaks down key demographic trends across the state, giving leaders more data to guide local decisions. With more, here’s Thomas Cage…
Read MoreNew Law Expands Protections For Health Care Workers
As we hear now in this report by Scott Kimbler, health care workers in Virginia now have added protections under a new law aimed at preventing workplace violence….
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Expands Into Westmoreland County
A new summer program from the Northern Neck Boys & Girls Club is launching in Westmoreland County with backing from both the School Board and Board of Supervisors. The program offers weekday after-school care during spring and fall trimesters, including dinner and a snack, at a cost of $30 per child per week. It’s designed […]
Read MoreKilmarnock To Mark Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla’s 70th Anniversary
The Town of Kilmarnock will host the 70th anniversary celebration of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 on Saturday, June 14. The public event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Centre Park, with presentations and cupcakes donated by Walmart. At 1:30 p.m., a flag retirement ceremony will take place at the Kilmarnock […]
Read MoreBay Rivers Telehealth Association Earns National Rural Health Honor
The Bay Rivers Telehealth Association has been named the 2025 Outstanding Rural Health Organization by the National Rural Health Association. The annual award recognizes groups improving access and outcomes in rural communities. Bay Rivers Telehealth Association was honored for its work across the Northern Neck, tackling issues like mental health, substance use disorder, and primary […]
Read MoreDeq Funds Pollution Reduction Project In Northumberland
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is sending part of a $19 million grant package to Northumberland County as part of its Pay-For-Outcomes pilot program. The initiative funds projects that reduce pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay, with payments based on actual results. Nine efforts across the state are included in the program’s first year, […]
Read MoreWellness Event In Westmoreland Honors First Responders
A recent event in Westmoreland County focused on the mental and physical health of first responders. Dubbed First Responder Wellness Night, the gathering featured Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, who praised emergency workers for their service. The event emphasized resources available for those coping with the daily stress of high-risk, high-pressure work.
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