Urbanna Founders Day Returns With History, Music And Colonial Reenactments
Urbanna Founders Day is back this Saturday with a full lineup of historical reenactments, live music and guided tours. The free event kicks off tomorrow around 10 a.m. near the Middlesex County Woman’s Club and features a town crier, fife and drum corps, and a living history program at Urbanna Baptist Church at 11 a.m. […]
Read MoreCost To Restore Former Rappahannock Central School Could Reach $2.9 Million
Middlesex County officials say renovating the old Rappahannock Central Elementary cafeteria and auditorium into a community center could cost as much as $2.9 million. The building at Cooks Corner hasn’t been used in over 20 years. Supervisors approved drafting a proposal to hire an architect and determine actual costs. Two options are on the table […]
Read MoreMathews County Moves Forward With Expanded Broadband Coverage
Mathews County is one step closer to universal broadband. Verizon has installed 5G equipment on the county-owned tower at the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad in Hudgins. Once activated, it will serve a three- to four-mile area, including Gwynn’s Island. Another tower in Bohannon is expected to go live by year’s end. The county will also […]
Read MoreLead Poisoning Blamed In Middlesex County Eagle’s Collision With Vehicle
Wildlife officials say lead poisoning likely contributed to a bald eagle being hit by a vehicle in Middlesex County. The bird was treated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia for a fractured shoulder and high lead levels after the May 26 accident. Staff believe the poisoning caused coordination issues, making the eagle vulnerable to traffic. […]
Read MoreBack-2-school Block Party Set For Saturday In Gloucester
Gloucester High School will host the annual Back-2-School Block Party and Community Resource Fair this Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. The event offers free school supplies, lunch, live entertainment, games, and health resources for students in Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties. Sponsored by Blessed Couples United Outreach, Gloucester Toyota, and the local school district, […]
Read MoreTickets Go On Sale Monday For Ruritan Seafood Festival
Tickets go on sale Monday for the fall Abingdon Ruritan Club Seafood Festival in Gloucester. The Oct. 15 event includes all-you-can-eat seafood, BBQ, desserts, beer, wine and more. Live music from Brass Wind is also scheduled. Tickets are $75 and available at several Route 17 businesses through Sept. 27. No tickets will be sold at […]
Read MoreOsprey Die-off Blamed On Menhaden Overfishing In Chesapeake Bay
A wildlife researcher says the commercial harvesting of menhaden in Virginia waters is wiping out a key food source for ospreys. Dr. Brian Watts from William & Mary told a crowd in Urbanna that the loss of menhaden has caused a sharp drop in osprey nest success. Virginia is the only Chesapeake Bay state that […]
Read MoreVirginia’s 3-day Sales Tax Holiday Starts Today
Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday starts today and runs through August 3. Beginning today, shoppers won’t pay state sales tax on school supplies under $20, clothing and footwear under $100, and certain emergency and energy-efficient items. Eligible storm prep gear includes generators up to $1,000 and gas-powered chainsaws under $350. The event ends Sunday night […]
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