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.
Smith Point Sea Rescue on display
Everything in Smith Point Sea Rescue’s 2026 exhibit in the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum is designed to educate the public about their free, all-volunteer service to boaters and the community.
Workforce Development Board announces realignment with Gloucester
The Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board (BCWDB) is preparing for a federally required regional realignment that will add Gloucester County to the region that includes the Northern Neck. The change is intended to better reflect commuting patterns, employer relationships, and economic ties across the area.
ARREST MADE FOR DAYTIME SHOOTING IN KILMARNOCK
A 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly opening fire in the middle of the day at the Mobile convenience store in Kilmarnock.