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Atlantic menhaden recertified as a Marine Stewardship Council Sustainable Fishery

The Atlantic menhaden fishery has been recertified as sustainable according to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. The recertification again confirms the fishery is environmentally...

Local businesses sponsor Strawberry Festival activities

St. Stephen’s Strawberry Festival will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 23 on the grounds of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6801 Northumberland Highway,...

VTC awards $2.2 million in tourism grants statewide

To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced that more than $2.2 million in Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) matching grant and...

Aiken Studio Gallery to open in White Stone

The new Aiken Studio Gallery recently opened at the Allure Art Center, 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Local artists David and Zora Aiken will operate...

Entrepreneur finds her niche

by AnnGardner Eubank Every home needs the touch of pastoral allure. From idyllic kitchenware and primitive décor, Rustic Charm in White Stone is a prime...

Irvington Car Boot Sale set for May 16

The Irvington Car Boot Sale will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 16, at the Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. The...

Irvington Farmers Market opens for 26th season Saturday

The Irvington Farmers Market season will open its 26th season from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter...

Refuge Friends to hold native plant sale May 16

The Rappannock Wildlife Refuge Friends will conduct a native plant sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 at the pavilion at the Hutchinson Unit,...

Towne Insurance renews commitment to Art in Transit as Masterpiece Sponsor

Bay Transit, a division of Bay Aging, and the RAL Art Center recently recognized Towne Insurance as returning Masterpiece Sponsor for Art in Transit...

Bookshelf on Church to celebrate third anniversary and Indie Bookstore Day

Saturday, April 25, is Indie Bookstore Day, a national celebration of independent bookstores, and The Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock, is...

CFS reports first quarter financials, declares dividend

On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc. (CFS), parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, chairman of the board and chief...

‘IT Guy’ also is a talented artist  

Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) IT specialist Jonathan McCrobie has that rare left- and right-brain talent. He’s analytic and creative. Between preparing an AI presentation for RWC...

Jacquie Colligan to open Local Artist series at The Tides Inn

Urbanna artist Jacquie Colligan will open the 2026 Local Artist series at The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Her artwork will be...

RAL Art Center is in full bloom

The Art and Flower Exhibit April 10 and 11 dazzled visitors to the RAL Art Center, 9 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Seventeen talented floral designers...

Prepare in advance to cover damages from spring storms

Mike Pumo has developed a healthy respect for the power of Mother Nature throughout 27 years of insuring properties across Virginia’s Upper Tidewater region. As...

Clarkson offers ‘a better way’ for sealcoating

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Dillon Clarkson of Heathsville doesn’t believe in cutting corners. The owner of Clarkson’s Sealcoating LLC, he believes in correcting them. Clarkson launched his...
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