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Impressive fanfare, decisive victory

September 23, 2026

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Menokin Artscape gets Latell sculpture

September 23, 2026

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Fishboat captain’s daughter is heard

September 23, 2026

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Game ball appears from the sky

September 23, 2026

Top Headlines

The Northern Neck has a lot to say on menhaden fishery

September 23, 2026

by Jackie Nunnery CLARAVILLE—Hundreds showed up to Northumberland High School on Saturday, September 19, to voice their opinions on potential action by Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to further reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap (bay cap) through the Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II. If enacted, the bay cap...

Kilmarnock to sell parcel for solar farm

September 23, 2026

Design public hearings slated for Norris Bridge replacement

September 23, 2026

Daytime delays planned through October 30 on the Norris Bridge

September 23, 2026

Small museums keep community history and culture alive

September 23, 2026

Planning commission to address state-imposed ordinance changes

September 23, 2026

Kilmarnock council updates enterprise zone incentives

September 23, 2026

Northumberland High School marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

September 16, 2026

Sports

Red Devils break in new stadium with impressive fanfare and decisive victory

September 23, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi There was an excitement and energy at the Friday, September 18, home opener at the new Lancaster High School stadium like none...

LHS volleyball to host Dig Pink in new gym Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi It’s time to break out the pink wardrobe, including accessories, and head to Lancaster High School Thursday, October 1, for the first...

Lady Devils sweep Northampton, 3-0

September 23, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster put over 25 kills and served for 24 aces in a dominating 3-0 sweep over Northampton on the Eastern Shore on...

NHS golfers finish regular season, 9–1

September 23, 2026

The Northumberland High School golf team, led by lone senior Landon Shirilla, finished the regular season with 9–1 record. After a successful postseason last year...

On the links: Windsor defeats Lancaster and Rappahannock

September 23, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Windsor High School golfers claimed wins over both Lancaster and host Rappahannock in Tappahannock on Thursday, September 17. Rylin Szymanski shot a 6-under-par...

Scores & Schedules

September 23, 2026

Football Lancaster 30, Middlesex 14 Northumberland 28, Smith Mt. Lake Academy 21 Strasburg 22, Rappahannock 14 Sussex 68, Colonial Beach 0 JV football Lancaster 28, Middlesex 0 Northumberland 41, Charles...

Local Life

Public screenings set for ‘Pirates on the Bay’

September 23, 2026

“Pirates on the Bay,” a new documentary recounting the life of pirates who prowled the waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 17th and...

On Stage tickets on sale

September 23, 2026

Tickets are on sale for the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts 2026-27 On Stage season at the Lancaster High School Auditorium & Performing Arts Center,...

Rise & Fall Festival Friday through Sunday to celebrate Rappahannock River heritage, traditions and culture

September 23, 2026

The Rise & Fall Festival, presented by the Essex County Museum and its community partners, will be held September 25 through 27 in Tappahannock....

Lottsburg couple celebrates ‘memorable’ anniversary

September 23, 2026

Most couples might celebrate their wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner, cards, or champagne. But Cheryl Reed, a local author and community volunteer from...

RAL Photo Group exhibit continues at LCL for September

September 23, 2026

The RAL Photo Group’s annual exhibit is open through Wednesday, September 30, at the Lancaster Community Library (LCL), 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Photographs by...

RCA to host Sound Impact on October 3

September 23, 2026

The Rappahannock Concert Association (RCA) will present Sound Impact at 7:30 p.m. October 3 at the Performing Arts Theater at Northumberland High School, 201...