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Bridging tech and tradition: meet two volunteers shaping the future

While their professional backgrounds span the spectrum from corporate management to emerging technology, Mike Ahart and Andy Sitison have found a shared mission in the shorelines and waterways of the Northern Neck. Recognized as the April Volunteers of the Month by Volunteer River Counties, the two men are proof that,...

Annual service honors the fallen

Filing deadline approaches for town elections

Northumberland looks to improve telecommunications regulations

Oyster Creek bridge due replacement; meeting June 4 to address construction

VACo recognizes model programs, including Windmill Point public project

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Claud W. Somers returns to her home berth following refit

Sports

Lancaster athletes turn in impressive performances in district track and field

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Rappahannock claimed both the girls’s and boy’s Northern Neck District track meet trophies on Wednesday, May 20. The Raiders boys scored 186 points,...

Lancaster advances to semifinals round in Region 1A tennis

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster claimed five of six singles matches and picked up a bonus win in doubles to beat Northampton, 6-1, and advance to...

Raiders blitz Devils, 10-0, for district tournament title

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Carter Sullivan hit a solo home run to center field in the top of the first to set the tone as Rappahannock...

Rappahannock clips Lancaster, 3-2, in district softball tournament final

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster left the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the seventh on Wednesday, May 20, as Rappahannock High...

Rappahannock River swimmers complete 12th organized crossing

Ten members of the Stripers Masters Swim Team on Sunday, May 24, participated in the 12th annual swim across the Rappahannock River, despite Mother...

Soccer rivals battle through district to Region 1A tourney

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi After battling to a double overtime win over Northumberland High School in the Northern Neck District semifinal, Lancaster couldn’t overcome a two-goal...

Local Life

Lancaster Players to bring tassels, tunes and timeless hits to local stage

The Marvelous Wonderettes are back at The Lancaster Players, tossing their caps high in the air with “Caps and Gowns,” the sparkling sequel to...

Inspiration for the Northern Neck license plate started with Chris Jones

by Rob Hedelt The year was 2005 and Westmoreland County native and resident Chip Jones was working for his brother’s trash business, a job that...

Historic Christ Church summer speaker series to begin June 11

The Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) Summer Speaker Series will open at 5 p.m. June 11 in the Bayne Center, HCC&M, 420 Christ...

Concert by the Creek slated

Faron Hamblin will return to the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville, June 13 for a night of rollicking. The Concert by the...

Concerts for a Cause raise community funds

The Band From Misfit Beach on Sunday, May 17, played a benefit concert for the Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park. The...

Harcums to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ewell “Curly” Harcum of Wicomico Church will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 29. Karen and Curly were married...

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