June 26, 2026
News
Richmond County has hazardous waste events scheduled through 2027
Residents of Richmond County will now have two opportunities each year to dispose of household hazardous waste, as county officials move forward with a newly added spring collection event.
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
Birthday greetings to the following individuals from March 4th ~ 10th: 4th ~ Barbara W. Gant, Shirley Lewis, George Thompson, and Vanessa Nelms Barley; 5th ~ Retired General Dennis Via; 6th ~ Tamika Croxton Fontaine and Louise Clayton; 7th ~ Mary Jones Robinson, Doris Matthews, Tajuana Clayton, Travis Epps, Lisa Brown Fauntleroy, and Keith Wise; 8th ~ Chasity Howard, Yvonne Wright, Gloria W. Wood and Devinity Ashton; 9th ~ Keeshawn Crawford, Avis Tate, Mary Naomi Gill, Donnell Tyree Anderson, Virginia Henderson Fitch and William Curry; and 10th ~ Gloria Gray, Michael Timothy Drummond, Jr., Mary L. Lewis, and Kameron Jones.
Trial for fatal Norris Bridge crash moved to June
The jury trial for a Lancaster County man charged in a double fatal crash on the Norris Bridge has been pushed to June.
RCC STUDENTS & ADMINISTRATORS ADVOCATE FOR INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY
In a powerful show of support for Virginia’s community colleges, Rappahannock Community College (RCC) President Dr. Shannon Kennedy and Dean of Student Development Dr. David Keel led a group of RCC students to the Virginia General Assembly recently to meet with legislators and discuss the future of education in the state. The students shared their personal stories with Delegates Hillary Pugh Kent and Keith Hodges, highlighting the impact of community college programs that provide students with affordable pathways to in-demand careers.
The birds are back in town – Richmond Falcon Cam is live
Biologists from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have observed peregrine falcons on camera at Riverfront Plaza in downtown Richmond. This means the time has come for DWR, in partnership with Comcast Business, to turn on the live stream for the ninth year.
RCPS pulls in nearly $300k in grants
Richmond County Public Schools has secured nearly $300,000 in new grant funding, a financial injection that is intended to benefit STEM education, expand computer science instruction, and accelerate math achievement.
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Saturday
In memory and respect of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Governor Abigail Spanberger ordered the flags of the United States and Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth on March 7 from sunrise to sunset.
Ashburn receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce celebrated community leadership and service during its Annual Awards Dinner where Caroll Lee Ashburn was awarded the 2026 Dennis Burchill Lifetime Achievement Award.