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Lancaster Players to bring tassels, tunes and timeless hits to local stage

The Marvelous Wonderettes are back at The Lancaster Players, tossing their caps high in the air with “Caps and Gowns,” the sparkling sequel to...

Inspiration for the Northern Neck license plate started with Chris Jones

by Rob Hedelt The year was 2005 and Westmoreland County native and resident Chip Jones was working for his brother’s trash business, a job that...

Historic Christ Church summer speaker series to begin June 11

The Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) Summer Speaker Series will open at 5 p.m. June 11 in the Bayne Center, HCC&M, 420 Christ...

Concert by the Creek slated

Faron Hamblin will return to the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville, June 13 for a night of rollicking. The Concert by the...

Concerts for a Cause raise community funds

The Band From Misfit Beach on Sunday, May 17, played a benefit concert for the Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park. The...

Harcums to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ewell “Curly” Harcum of Wicomico Church will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 29. Karen and Curly were married...

Richard Henry Lee Chapter celebrates 50th anniversary

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will again organize a patriotic decorated boat parade on Carter Creek to celebrate Independence Day weekend. The parade...

RYRC to host boat parade and Band on the Barge July 3

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will again organize a patriotic decorated boat parade on Carter Creek to celebrate Independence Day weekend. The parade...

Hardy Community Park dedicated at Northumberland Public Library

Hardy Community Park behind the Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, was officially dedicated on May 9. The park reflects the library’s ongoing...

Quarter auction to benefit Callao park

Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao, will host a quarter auction on May 30 to benefit the construction of the Hometown Community Park....

Historic Christ Church posts VA250 Summer Speaker Series

Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) recently announced its 2026 Summer Speaker Series, featuring three historians and authors. Each program will begin at 5 p.m....

RRYC to host boat parade and Band on the Barge July 3

In 1775, Thomas Gaskins Jr., of Wicomico Parish commanded a Minute Line in the local militia and served throughout the Revolutionary War. In 1779,...

SEM unveils new logo

The Steamboat Era Museum recently adopted a new logo inspired by the iconic Chesapeake Bay steamboat Potomac. The updated design reflects the museum’s mission to...

RFM to host Shoreline Evaluation Program talk, tea, waterfront tour

by Tina McCloud Anyone with waterfront property knows of the continual battle with the forces of nature to take it away. Sometimes the solution can...

2026-27 On Stage concert season to open September 26 in the new Lancaster High School Auditorium

The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts (RFA) will present its 33rd annual series of On Stage performances beginning September 26, when the Virginia Symphony Orchestra...

Northumberland County Historical Society plans open house on May 23

The Northumberland County Historical Society will hold an open house from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 23 at the Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86...
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