The Rappahannock Record - 2026 - Rappahannock Record

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Amid recent discussions about returning the financial reigns to the Northumberland school division in fiscal year 2029, the status of a Virginia State Police (VSP) inquiry into school finances instead became a focus. During a joint meeting on Wednesday, October 28, school board member Dana O’Bier questioned why...

Shannon Taylor wins First District election

November 4, 2026

White Stone welcomes Candy for Kids

November 4, 2026

Kellum family supports SAR flag retirement

November 4, 2026

Honoring Veterans

November 4, 2026

Dream Chasers United shares vision for community campus at former Lancaster High School

November 2, 2026

Bridge design hearing is well attended

October 28, 2026

Woman’s club hosts Toys for Tots speaker

October 28, 2026

Northern Neck National Heritage Area awards four subgrants totaling $51,691

October 28, 2026

Sports

Lancaster and Northumberland stretch district finale, LHS wins tournament championship, 3-1

November 5, 2026

If you were at the Northern Neck District volleyball championship between Northumberland and Lancaster on Thursday, October 29, and your hands weren’t sweating, your...

Fore the Girls

November 4, 2026

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club lady golfers recently closed their 2026 season with an inaugural event...

Del. Kent presents proclamation recognizing championship team

November 4, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Del. Hillary Pugh Kent made a stop at Lancaster High School on Saturday, October 24, to recognize the achievement of a group...

Key plays favor Raiders, 28-6, over Red Devils

November 4, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi A big special team play and a turnover for a touchdown helped Rappahannock stay ahead of Lancaster for a 28-6 varsity win...

Berkeley Kellum completes his first Ironman competition in challenging autumn weather

November 4, 2026

Berkeley Kellum, 22, of Lancaster successfully completed his first Ironman 70.3 competition on October 17 in Wilmington, N.C., finishing the grueling endurance event in...

Christchurch School to host VISAA

November 4, 2026

The Christchurch School boys soccer team finished its season ranked #1 in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division II. The Seahorses will...

Local Life

Veterans honored with RWC exhibit

November 4, 2026

As Veterans Day approaches, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC), 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington, prepares to honor its military veterans through the annual Veterans Wall of Honor...

The Tidewater Foundation: a tradition of giving

November 4, 2026

For more than 70 years, the Tidewater Foundation has been an important part of charitable life in the Northern Neck. Founded in 1955 and...

Fiber guild to help create patriotic quilt

November 4, 2026

Celeste Johnson will lead a group effort to create blocks for an America250 patriotic quilt. The Five Rivers Fiber Guild will meet at 10 a.m....

Virginia War Memorial to host 70th Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony

November 4, 2026

The Virginia War Memorial will host the 70th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Ceremony at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 11. Members of the public and especially those...

Carolyn Quinn recognized as Volunteer of the Month

November 3, 2026

WHITE STONE—Volunteer River Counties recently named Carolyn Quinn its Volunteer of the Month, highlighting a growing movement toward senior citizen volunteerism at Lancaster High...