A man is facing charges in Suffolk after firing a gun inside a local church. Investigators say the man entered the Divine Church of Deliverance and Transformation yesterday afternoon looking for a staff member. The suspect allegedly fired one round at the staff member, who was not hurt. The congregation detained the man until police arrived.
The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the creation of the Forgotten Creek Agricultural and Forestal District, the first new Agricultural and Forestal District since 1981. The district spans 371.6 acres and includes six property owners in Amissville.
A train whistle known as Old Gabriel will be protected. The iconic work whistle that signaled Norfolk Southern's East End Shops powerhouse workers from 1883 to 2020, now sits silent in storage at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. Railroad enthusiasts hope to restore its distinctive sound but replicating its unique sound will require specialized equipment and expertise.