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The celebration of America’s 250th anniversary will continue throughout the summer at Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. “We invite the public to join us on July 2 at 4 p.m. for our annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence. And our VA250 programs continue...

Where are the fireworks?

July 1, 2026

Lancaster Circuit Court blocks impending gun law

July 1, 2026

Lancaster supervisors address county traffic issues

July 1, 2026

VMRC authorizes Little Wicomico dredging project

July 1, 2026

VDOT lifts lane closures during the July 4 holiday

July 1, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Lancaster circuit court blocks impending gun law

June 26, 2026

Carnival prize tickets now on sale

June 24, 2026

Sports

Lancaster Senior League Softball All-Stars win District 15 tournament

July 1, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lancaster County Little League Senior League Softball All-Star team went 2-0 last week to win the 2026 Virginia District 15 tournament...

Clinic schedules sports physicals

July 1, 2026

The Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC) will again help students prepare for the upcoming athletic season by offering free sports physicals throughout the...

Belle Isle State Park announces July events

July 1, 2026

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

Pittman and Major named to Class 1 all-state tennis teams

July 1, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High School sophomores McKenzie Pittman and Finley Major were named to the Class 1 all-state girls tennis teams. Pittman made the all-state...

Captain Billy Pipkin’s FISHING LINE

July 1, 2026

Let’s Go Fishing! Hookin’ and Cookin’ July on the Chesapeake Bay can be hot, but for an angler, the bay breeze and great fishing is...

Boat parade set on Carter Creek

July 1, 2026

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will host a patriotic-decorated boat parade on Carter Creek Friday, July 3. Boats will gather on the eastern...

Local Life

Passionate patriot, Born on the 4th of July!

July 1, 2026

Passionate patriot Ellen J. Muddiman of Irvington (left) may be the queen of patriotism. “I have always had patriotic pride,” said Muddiman, shown celebrating with...

Irvington prepares for all-American celebration

July 1, 2026

The Town of Irvington is ready to welcome residents, friends and visitors for a full day of patriotic fun and community spirit on Saturday,...

Reading of the Declaration of Independence begins at 4 p.m.

July 1, 2026

The Foundation for Historic Christ Church (FHCC) with the Cobbs Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Richard Henry...

Kilmarnock Baptist to present ‘America 250, A Grand Celebration’

July 1, 2026

Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, will present “America 250, A Grand Celebration,” a concert of American patriotic music at 6 p.m....

‘Northern Neck 250’ film returns Monday

July 1, 2026

“Northern Neck 250,” a film depicting local events during the American Revolution, will return at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, to Compass Cinema Six,...

RFM updates July 4 holiday weekend schedule for the Reedville community

July 1, 2026

Reedville Independence Day activities and America 250 celebrations are on tap July 3, 4 and 5, organized by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum (RFM) and...