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Bridge work ahead Construction to replace this bridge on Windmill Point Road over Oyster Creek, previously scheduled to begin on Monday, July 27, was postponed to begin the week of August 3-7. Additional time was needed for utility relocation activities ahead of construction, reported Virginia Department of Transportation Fredericksburg District...

Primary decisions are due Tuesday

July 29, 2026

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

July 29, 2026

Despite rain, drought conditions continue

July 29, 2026

Lancaster schedules informational meeting, public hearing on legacy zoning ordinance

July 29, 2026

Lancaster treasurer leads state association

July 29, 2026

Markiel Cockrell appears on the big screen

July 29, 2026

Living legacy Carroll Lee Ashburn honored

July 22, 2026

Sports

Returning Misfits claim top prize in the 18th Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Tournament

July 29, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Waters were a little choppy at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 25, as lines were cast for the 18th annual Dream Fields Spanish...

Northern Neck Billiard Club continues to evolve in Lively

July 29, 2026

by AnnGardner Eubank Casual hobbyists and competitive players have united to form the Northern Neck Billiard Club (NNBC), establishing a permanent headquarters in the heart...

Windmill Point County Maritime Recreational Campus bumps Lancaster into planning spotlight

July 29, 2026

The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia) recently named Lancaster County the Resilient Virginia Community of the Year for its Windmill...

Dogwood Croquet winners announced

July 29, 2026

The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club, 1860 Twiggs Ferry Road, Hartfield, recently completed its 2026 Dogwood Croquet Challenge. League play drew more than 35 participants...

Siblings compete in USBC tournaments

July 29, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Two young bowling enthusiasts recently took their game to the national lanes. Kenzi and Tyler Broske of Montross traveled to Minneapolis, Minn., in...

Capt. Billy Pipkin’s FISHING LINE

July 29, 2026

by Capt. Billy Pipkin Don’t sweat it… be chill and go fishing! August on the middle Chesapeake Bay is a combination of sweat and strategy. At times,...

Local Life

Give Me Liberty traveling exhibit to close Monday

July 29, 2026

Time is running out for visitors to experience the traveling exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, currently on display...

Street dance to benefit Callao park

July 29, 2026

A street dance to raise funds for the Callao Hometown Community Park will be held from 7-11 p.m. August 8 at the Callao Ruritan...

Bluegrass scheduled in Urbanna

July 29, 2026

Good old fashioned bluegrass will be featured at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1, at the Urbanna Firehouse, 33 Virginia Street, Urbanna. Donations will be...

Upcoming chamber music season to offer global tour

July 29, 2026

The Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO) recently announced its 2026-27 chamber music season will showcase compositions spanning continents and centuries, from contemporary American composers like...

Informational meeting to address Middlesex architectural heritage

July 29, 2026

Middlesex County historic structures span from the 1700s through the 1900s. These buildings are full of architectural details that set them apart from modern homes,...

Whaley-Fitzwater engagement announced

July 29, 2026

Michael and Mae Umphlett of Kilmarnock announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Morgan Hayes Whaley, to Grady Patrick Fitzwater. Morgan is the daughter of Todd...