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Irvington halts action on village overlay for now

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by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Citing a lack of information along with numerous concerns from residents and town officials, the Irvington Town Council has decided not to move...
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Today is our Birthday!

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With the publication of today's Rappahannock Record, your community newspaper has now been publishing continuously for 110 years!  The first Rappahannock Record was printed...
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Fall festival features family fun

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From left, Carol Cosby, Dona Overstreet and Pat Clower take a photo in a spring wagon displayed at the Kilmarnock Fall Festival Saturday, October...
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Candidates for Irvington Town Council address topics of interest

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With early voting underway for the November 3 election, the Rappahannock Record recently asked candidates in contested races to comment on a few issues. In...
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Northern Neck Orchestra season opens with exhilarating piano concerto performance

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IRVINGTON—Acclaimed pianist Fei-Fei Dong dazzled a capacity crowd at the Northern Neck Orchestra’s (NNO) first concert of the 2026-27 season with a breathtaking performance...
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VDH closes two Northern Neck waterways to shellfish harvesting

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RICHMOND—Effective October 9, out of an abundance of caution and in conformance with recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Virginia...
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Two women, two families forever joined by the gift of life

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by Jackie Nunnery October 8, will become a birthday of sorts for Tiffany Taylor when she undergoes a liver transplant at UVA Health University Medical...
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Northumberland plans to sell three properties

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by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—During a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, Northumberland supervisors approved a motion to have three county-owned parcels appraised as the first...
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Securing a fair election started early

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by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—There are many days and many steps taken to ensure a fair and accurate result is certified before and after Election Day,...
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Sue Swift announces write-in candidacy for school board in Northumberland District 5

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REEDVILLE—Sue Swift, a longtime educator and Northern Neck resident, is running as a write-in candidate for the Northumberland County School Board, representing District 5. Swift...
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White Stone Town council discusses ’Blessing Box’ and upcoming events

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by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi WHITE STONE—The Town of White Stone may soon have a free neighborhood resource where those in need can get non-perishable foods, toiletries...
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Temporary signal will direct one-way traffic through work zone at Oyster Creek Bridge

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WHITE STONE—A temporary traffic signal will be activated Monday, October 12, in a construction work zone to replace the Oyster Creek Bridge on Windmill...
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New historical marker unveiled

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by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—A new historical marker honoring Elizabeth Key (1630-1665), believed to be the first person of African descent in the colonies to sue—and...
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DiGiovanni announces campaign for school board in Northumberland County

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REEDVILLE—Dr. Frank “D9” DiGiovanni of Reedville has announced his candidacy for the District 5 seat on the Northumberland school board. The seat will be...
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