The Rappahannock Record - 2026 - Rappahannock Record

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Citing a lack of information along with numerous concerns from residents and town officials, the Irvington Town Council has decided not to move forward with consideration for rezoning some 128 acres along White Fences Drive as a part of the village overlay concept previously presented by Renaissance group...

Today is our Birthday!

October 14, 2026

Fall festival features family fun

October 14, 2026

Candidates for Irvington Town Council address topics of interest

October 14, 2026

Northern Neck Orchestra season opens with exhilarating piano concerto performance

October 14, 2026

VDH closes two Northern Neck waterways to shellfish harvesting

October 14, 2026

Two women, two families forever joined by the gift of life

October 7, 2026

Northumberland plans to sell three properties

October 7, 2026

Sports

Skipping their regatta, YPYC members sail into post-race social

October 14, 2026

Although the racing season got off to a soggy start with the cancellation of the Yankee Point Yacht Club (YPYC) Fall Regatta, it didn’t...

Cyclists pedal the Northern Neck

October 14, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi River Ride 2026 saw 150 cyclists enjoying the scenic roadways of the Northern Neck on Saturday, October 10. Sponsored by Chesapeake Bank and...

Lady Devils build 10-game win streak

October 14, 2026

By Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lady Devils tallied three more marks in the win column and picked up another two Northern Neck District varsity volleyball matches,...

Montague in Osprey wins Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta

October 14, 2026

The weather forecast for October 2-4 called for clouds and rain on Saturday and Sunday, but the opportunity to participate in the 31st annual...

SCOREBOARD

October 14, 2026

Football Lancaster 42, Colonial Beach 0 Rappahannock 36, Northumberland 14 Essex 48, Westmoreland 25 Middlesex 47, West Point 14 King William 39, Hallifax 13 JV football Lancaster 35, Colonial Beach...

LHS celebrates Dig Pink with 3-2 win

October 7, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lancaster High School gymnasium was all pinked out—including the Devil eyes on the electronic scorer’s table—Thursday, October 1, as players, students,...

Local Life

Lancaster Players to bring vintage radio sound effects to life

October 14, 2026

If someone were to ask, “What do bamboo stalks, a bucket of water and an old carpet have in common?” the answer could be...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry to present Night of Praise

October 14, 2026

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will present a Night of Praise Saturday, October 17, at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley...

Shane Cooley is currently self-producing a full-length album. Photo by Pat Cooley

October 14, 2026

Northern Neck-based singer-songwriter Shane Cooley will bring spooky season energy to Oyster Shoals Music Hall, 187 Main Street, Warsaw, from 7-9 p.m. October 24. The...