October 19, 2026
News
Bay Aging Earns National Achievement Award
Bay Aging received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging for its “Beyond Caregiver Support: Integrating Social Care With Health Care” program.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR ACCOUNTS PROMPT SPONTANEOUS DONATION
Love Thy Neighbor has really helped me with being on a fixed income, Mike Rutherford told King George Supervisors. “I can’t buy my steaks anymore because I don’t go to work...Sometimes you just have to trust in the community and I think that’s pretty fair. So I hope you all support that group.”
WESTMORELAND SUPERINTENDENT GIVES UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, Superintendent Cathy Rice spoke about capital improvements and upgrades that took place at school buildings over the summer.
KPD ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGE IN KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock Police Department announced drivers will see a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center.
Suspects With Deportation Orders Flee in King George
On August 14, King George announced that a vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Kings Hwy and Ridge Rd involving law enforcement, noting that it was an isolated event and that there was no danger to King George Elementary School.
McGuire’s Wharf Property Going up for Auction
At last week’s meeting, Westmoreland Board of Supervisors authorized County Administrator Donna Cogswell to advertise a public hearing to sell the property of 385 McGuire’s Wharf by auction, sealed bid, or through a realtor.
Anti-Litter Committee Runs Into Roadblocks
The Northumberland County Anti Litter Committee faced unexpected hurdles as it attempted to repeat some cleanup initiatives, including its winter roadside cleanup and a tire collection effort.
Richmond County Requesting No Wake Areas
Richmond County Board of Supervisors voted to grant local approval for three proposed no wake zones, a step required before the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) can consider final authorization.
KING GEORGE VOTES AGAINST REPEALING SELLER’S DISCOUNT
After discussions that ran across several meetings, the King George Board of Supervisors backed away from the idea of repealing the seller’s discount, which allows businesses to keep 3% of the meals tax they collect if the remainder is paid to the County on time.