June 26, 2026
News
King George ‘Teleworkaholic’ pleads guilty to wire fraud
A King George woman whom federal prosecutors branded a “teleworkaholic” built a three year fraud scheme stacking full time remote jobs on top of one another. She’s now facing a prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
Clean the Bay Day with Virginia State Parks
Virginia State Parks encourages public to lend a hand on May 2
King George Supervisors raise issues with cameras
During a work session for the FY27 budget this month, with King George facing a budget deficit and the likely need to raise taxes, Supervisor Bryan Metts took issue with Flock cameras, and Supervisor Cathy Binder expressed opposition to using school zone cameras to generate revenue.
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Blotter from April 17, 2026 through April 23, 2026
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
Birthday greetings to the following individuals from April 29th ~ May 5th: 29th ~ Marie Parker Dixon, Mary Ann Mackey-Coleman, Sheila Tate Hamlin, Carita Brown, and Ebbie Veney Dudley; 30th ~ Delores Shelton Wood, Charles Crabbe, Jr., Tyemisha Towles, and Michael Wallace; May 1st ~ Ortese L. Parker, Sarah G. Brown, William “Billy” Taylor, Michael Rustin, Christian Oneal Washington, and yours truly (Rosalyn Gray); 2nd ~ Shirley Cupitt, Maxine Johnson Ball, Edith Ann Parker, Lucille B. Jackson, and Brandon Fauntleroy; 3rd ~ Terri Clayton Stewart, Victoria Towles, and Danny Jones; 4th ~ D. Keith Kearse, Russell Wood, Vondell V. Tate, Michael Gray, and Lynn Ambrose; and 5th ~ Cameron Yerby, Robin Gray McKeiver, Mary D. Branson, Daniel C. Wright, Daliekqua LaShawn Parker, Kwin Taylor, and Chris Brown.
Fueling great futures with STEAM curriculum
Members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck (BGCNN) are being fueled by a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) curriculum thanks to a partnership with the Youth Technology Network (YTN).
LAWSUIT BY ST. MARGARET’S FOUNDATION DISMISSED
The current chapter in the saga of the fight to reopen St. Margaret’s over in Tappahannock came to an end last week, as Judge John Martin dismissed the lawsuit filed against the Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (CSDV), ruling that the Foundation for St. Margaret’s School (FSMS) did not have standing to sue.
RichCo seeing positive results from new Mass Notification System
Richmond County has switched to the Regroup mass notification system, and EMS Chief Mitch Paulette appears confident it was a wise move.
Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports Q1 Financials and Declares Dividend
On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board and CEO, reported earnings for the first quarter of 2026 of $5,390,860.