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Kinsley Horn is changing her community—one bag at a time

Middlesex High School junior Kinsley Horn of White Stone is experiencing success with A Fresh Start–Hygiene & Confidence Initiative, a student-led service project she...

Lancaster High School, Volunteer River Counties will mobilize for 9/11 Day of Service projects

Lancaster High School and Volunteer River Counties will partner with more than 15 community-based organizations to host the largest student-led day of service in...

Lions Club Peace Poster event scheduled October 3

The Lancaster County Lions Club will host a Peace Poster design and create event for ages 11-13 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. October 3 at...

MACorp models perseverance for teenagers

by Jackie Nunnery For some 40 area teens, the Macedonia Community Development Corporation (MACorp) Summer Youth Camp in July was a week of fun and...

Northern Neck History Fair awards presented

The Northern Neck History Fair recently celebrated its 25th year with an awards presentation at Historic Christ Church & Museum. Since 2002, the Foundation...

Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School earns Virginia Naturally recognition

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) honors schools that are working to include environmental literacy in their curricula through the Virginia Naturally School...

RCC helped Allie Cole turn her compassion into a career

For years, Allie Cole put her own dreams on hold. She spent her early 20s focused on raising her family, making sure her children had...

Berkeley Grass named Tidewater Foundation scholar at Chesapeake

The annual Tidewater Foundation Scholarship is given to a returning student in Chesapeake Academy's Middle School whose scholarship, citizenship and community spirit consistently benefit...

Orla Watts receives Harris Family Award

Orla Watts, the daughter of Maggie and Bryan Watts, was nominated by the Chesapeake Academy faculty for the Libby and H. Hiter Harris Family...

Carving out a role in community service

When Westmoreland County student Danny Cisneros talks about volunteering, his excitement is contagious. At 17, he has already become a standout for what young people...

Northumberland Family YMCA Bright Beginnings program supports 50 youth

Each year, the Northumberland Family YMCA raises money for families in need by providing school supplies, a backpack and clothing for children in grades...

NPL special events include Summer Readers Fun Fair

Northumberland Public Library (NPL), 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, recently announced its August events calendar. Special events will include a Tampa Taiko Drum event at 10...

New school nears completion

Work is wrapping up at the new Lancaster High School, 100 Visionary Way, Irvington, according to superintendent Jessica Davis. Following cancellation of an open...

NPL summer reading program winds down

With just days before Northumberland Public Library summer reading challenge ends, participating readers are urged to step up their reporting and get ready for...

Affirmation art offered at RAL

The RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will offer Affirmation Art with Averelle from 6-9 p.m. August 13. The instructor will be...

Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck invests in the future of veterinary care

by Jennifer Hultz For many pet owners across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, finding timely veterinary care has become increasingly difficult. Appointments often require...
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