Day: July 29, 2025

Body Recovered In York River After Swimmer Disappears

Authorities say the body of a man was recovered Tuesday morning in the York River near where a swimmer vanished days earlier from Gloucester Point Beach. Gloucester County deputies believe the body is that of 50-year-old Steven Kendall Wright of Richmond, who was reported missing Sunday afternoon after he failed to resurface while swimming. Camp […]

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Judge Sides With Virginia Senate Democrats In University Board Fight

A Fairfax judge has ordered eight public university board members appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to be removed from their posts. The ruling came after Virginia Senate Democrats sued, arguing the appointees were never confirmed by the General Assembly. The judge agreed, saying the public interest is served by respecting the legislature’s power. The ruling […]

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Annual Rankings Gives Two Middle Neck Hospitals Good Reviews

U.S. News and World Report gave solid marks to two Middle Neck hospitals in the magazine’s annual nationwide rankings of healthcare centers. VCU Health Tappahannock and Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester were both given four out of five stars for patient experiences. And the majority of staff at Bon Secours Rappahannock General collected five […]

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Omega Protein Makes $250k Donation To Festival Halle Restoration

Omega Protein recently presented a check for $250,000 to the Greater Reedville Association toward the restoration of Festival Halle, a cherished landmark on Main Street in Reedville. Omega Protein’s donation will serve as a partial match for the $280,800 GO Virginia grant recently awarded to the association. The grant will help establish an aquaculture and […]

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