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Local teen launches ‘A Fresh Start’ to help fellow students

Kinsley Horn of White Stone, a rising junior at Middlesex High School, is making a difference in the lives of students through her community service...

Forging memories: Tavern’s Grandparents Camp sparks creativity, heritage and family traditions

Sparks flew from the blacksmith's forge. Hammers rang against glowing steel. Sewing needles stitched colorful patterns, spinning wheels hummed and sawdust filled the air...

New state budget includes funds for Northumberland Clubhouse project

The recently approved state budget includes significant investments in Boys & Girls Club programming statewide, with funding directed to both the Virginia Alliance of...

Applications still available for Youth Theater Workshop

The Lancaster Players will hold a Youth Theater Workshop for ages 8-18 August 3 through 17 at the Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White...

Fin Burke receives 2026 Schroeder Cup

Fin Burke, the son of Justin Burke and Melissa Burke, is the 2026 recipient of the Schroeder Cup, Chesapeake Academy’s highest honor. The Schroeder Cup...

LHS band practices will begin on July 22

The Lancaster High School Red Devils Band will soon start preparing for the 2026 marching season. “Last year was one of the most successful years...

LHS Class of 1986 plans 40th reunion

The Lancaster High School Class of 1986 will hold its 40th reunion in August and is inviting several other graduating classes to join in...

Novak named dean of students at Chesapeake

Chesapeake Academy (CA) recently appointed Marshall Novak dean of students. “Marshall Novak can walk into any classroom and connect with students, whether that is a five...

NPL announces July special events roster

The Northumberland Public Library (NPL), 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, recently announced its July events calendar. Special events will include Cretaceous Crafts for ages 6 and...

CA presents end-of-year academic awards

Chesapeake Academy (CA) recently presented academic awards for the fourth marking period, second semester and 2025-26 school year. All students earning academic awards have met...

David Smith to coach The SONNY String Quartet

The Crewe Academy for Strings welcomes Northern Neck Orchestra assistant principal cellist David Smith as the SONNY String Quartet instructor. He will provide immersive coaching...

YMCA launches Bright Beginnings

As summer begins, the Northern Neck Family YMCA is preparing for its annual Bright Beginnings program, which helps children start the school year ready...

Christchurch School holds its 105th commencement

Christchurch School celebrated its 105th commencement exercises at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. on Bell Tower Hill, overlooking the Rappahannock River. Head...

Registration opens for Hands-On History Day

Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M), 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, will hold its annual Hands-On History Day on from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June...

St. Margaret’s School Foundation launches microschool for 2026-27

More than a century after its founding, the spirit of St. Margaret's School is alive again. The St. Margaret's School Foundation recently launched an all-girls...

Museum offers Friday Fun Days

The Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, offers Friday Fun Days from 10 a.m.-noon through August 7. Children 4-12 are invited to...
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