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Summer break ends and a new school year begins

by Jackie Nunnery IRVINGTON—It is the final push of activity as Lancaster teachers, staff and administrators prepare for the 2026-27 school year which begins for students on Monday, August 10. Lancaster High School The anticipation is perhaps highest at the new Lancaster High School at 100 Visionary Way in Irvington, welcoming approximately...

Back to school will begin Wednesday for Northumberland

Kilmarnock awarded funding package for ongoing utility work

Lancaster supervisors taking care of monthly business

Relic from steamboat days finds new home

New $10 million bridge on the way

Primary decisions are due Tuesday

Artist Don Presnell creates interactive VA250 mural for Historic Christ Church & Museum

Sports

Local teams advance in 241 senior baseball tournament

Following recent play, Lancaster and Northumberland teams have advanced in the 241 Baseball Senior tournament underway at Deltaville Ballpark, 100 Ballpark Road, Deltaville. Lancaster beat...

Deadrise Disc Golf to close its Hills Quarter course August 31

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Deadrise Disc Golf in Kilmarnock will close on August 31. The disc golf course, situated on a portion of the former King Carter...

Belle Isle State Park posts August events

Belle Isle State Park education support specialist Rachel Howell recently posted the August event calendar. All activities will be held at Belle Isle State Park,...

Registration opens for October 4 Lancaster Lions golf tournament

The Lancaster County Lions Club charity golf tournament will tee off October 4 at the Golden Eagle Golf Club, 364 Clubhouse Road, Irvington. Check...

Scores & Schedules

Upcoming Varsity football August 14: Tabb at Essex, scrimmage, 6 p.m. August 20: Lancaster at Gloucester, scrimmage, 6:30 p.m. Rappahannock at Armstrong, scrimmage, 7 p.m. Volleyball (JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7...

Fall sports practices underway at LHS

Fall sports practices underway at LHS The new football stadium at Lancaster High School, 100 Visionary Way, Irvington, is full of activity this week along...

Local Life

It’s honky tonk by the river time

Honky tonk by the river Ramona & the Holy Smokes will bring rich honky tonk vibes to the Music by the River stage Saturday, August...

Historian to speak on Jefferson, Adams and civic friendship

The 2026 Summer Speaker Series will continue at 5 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Rd., Weems....

On Stage season coming to new performing arts venue

The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts (RFA) will enter a new era this fall as it launches its 33rd annual On Stage season in...

Chesapeake Chorale rehearsals for 29th season begin soon

The Chesapeake Chorale recently announced the opening of its 29th season of Christmas concerts. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. September 14, at Grace Episcopal...

Live Wire reunion slated for Saturday

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry on Saturday, August, 15, will feature a Live Wire reunion at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889...

Northern Neck Orchestra season to showcase new Steinway grand piano

Tickets are on sale for the 2026-27 Northern Neck Orchestra five-concert season. The 35th season will feature world-class pianists performing four concertos on the...

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Neale E. Sanders Jr.

Duane A. Russell

Richard M. Pruett Sr.

Lesly H. Hall

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