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The Band From Misfit Beach played a benefit concert Sunday, August 23, on the “patio” at That Damn Mary (TDM) Brewing Company in Kilmarnock. Donations from the community, TDM, Domino’s Pizza and a private donor totaled some $4,000 for the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department. “The fire department thanks The...

Lancaster court issues stay in challenge to assault weapons ban

August 26, 2026

Northumberland to borrow $5 million to help with cash flow

August 26, 2026

Free clinic seeks community help to complete $150,000 Match Challenge

August 26, 2026

Northumberland planning commission discusses zoning ordinance revisions

August 26, 2026

Farming photos needed for 2026 Bay Heritage

August 26, 2026

Technology gives sheriff’s offices an extra set of eyes for search and rescue

August 19, 2026

Kilmarnock financials receive positive review

August 19, 2026

Sports

LHS anticipates new era on the gridiron

August 26, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi New stadium, new school, a few new coaches and an increase in numbers equals a new era for Lancaster High School football. After...

1957 Chevy Bel Air picked most popular at Heathsville car show

August 26, 2026

A classic beauty, Matt Gutmann's 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air won the most popular award at the Antique and Classic Car Show Saturday, August 22,...

Christchurch School to host Soucek Memorial

August 26, 2026

Christchurch School will host the Jason Soucek Memorial Soccer Weekend September 4 and 5 in memory and honor of 1992 graduate and Middlesex County resident Jason "Juice" Soucek. Soucek is the son of Archie...

LHS golf program gaining strength in numbers

August 26, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High School coach Rob Pittman isn’t fond of the description “rebuilding year,” but that term fits this golf season. Pittman has the...

RRYC Typhoon Fall Racing season begins

August 26, 2026

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) Typhoon Fall Racing season opened Wednesday, August 19. Seven Cape Dory Typhoons gathered for the first outing. “A few...

Scores & Schedules

August 26, 2026

Golf Northumberland def. Lancaster, 171-182 King William def. Lancaster, 168-177 Upcoming Varsity football (7 p.m.) August 27: Lancaster at Charles City Essex at Sussex August 28: Northampton at Northumberland Nandua at Rappahannock James...

Local Life

Looking back in time at Lawson Bay Farm and looking forward to Boots and Barbecue

August 26, 2026

by Rob Hedelt The Northern Neck Land Conservancy (NNLC) will hold Boots and Barbecue from 1-4 p.m. October 3 at Lawson Bay Farm near White Stone. When...

NCCCO sets crab feast Sept. 5

August 26, 2026

The Northumberland County Community Center Organization (NCCCO), 679 Browns Store Road, Heathsville, will sponsor an all-you-can-eat crab feast from 2-6 p.m. September 5. The menu...

Neave Trio to open chamber series

August 26, 2026

The Grammy Award-nominated Neave Trio will open the Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO) 2026-27 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, September 6, with a program that...

Rappahannock Concert Association announces 2026-27 concert season

August 26, 2026

The Rappahannock Concert Association (RCA) recently announced the 2026-27 performance schedule. Five performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Theater, Northumberland County...

Reservations open for Tiles & Cards event

August 26, 2026

The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck will host Tiles & Cards, a mahjongg and bridge luncheon fundraiser, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. November...

Crab feast set in Morattico

August 26, 2026

The Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico, will hold its annual crab feast from 3-5 p.m. September 12. The menu will include steamed...