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Historic Christ Church & Museum hosts VA250 History Day and more

The celebration of America’s 250th anniversary will continue throughout the summer at Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. “We invite the...

Where are the fireworks?

Come Saturday night, July 4, folks won’t have to look far to see fireworks. Just look up in any direction about sunset! Community displays are...

Lancaster Circuit Court blocks impending gun law

LANCASTER—Just days before a new law was set to go into effect on July 1, Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge John S. Martin on...

Lancaster supervisors address county traffic issues

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—In an effort to improve traffic flow and safety at a number of key areas in the county, Lancaster supervisors on Thursday,...

VMRC authorizes Little Wicomico dredging project

FORT MONROE—The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) on Tuesday, June 23, unanimously approved the maintenance dredging of the Little Wicomico River at the Smith...

VDOT lifts lane closures during the July 4 holiday

RICHMOND—America’s 250th anniversary is expected to bring Virginians out to enjoy fireworks, cookouts and events across the Commonwealth. As people prepare to travel for...

BREAKING NEWS: Lancaster circuit court blocks impending gun law

Just days before the new law was set to go into effect on July 1, Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge John S. Martin on...

Carnival prize tickets now on sale

The 91st Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival will be held from 7-11 p.m. July 30-August 8, except Sunday, at the KVFD Carnival Grounds,...

Ballot fills for upcoming town council and mayoral elections

by AnnGardner Eubank LANCASTER—Civic engagement throughout Lancaster County appears strong as races are developing for November 3 town council and mayoral elections. The filing deadline was...

Irvington council adopts $631,401 budget, related tax rates and appropriations

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—The Irvington Town Council on Thursday, June 18, adopted a fiscal year 2026-27 budget totaling $631,401. The new budget represents a $28,196 increase...

Kilmarnock adopts $9 million budget

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, June 22, unanimously adopted a fiscal year 2026-27 budget totaling $9,035,533. The budget reflects a major focus...

Northumberland approves $48.7 million budget with 8% tax hike

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Just ahead of the June 30 deadline, Northumberland supervisors on Thursday, June 18, unanimously approved a $48.7 million budget for the 2026-27...

Legislature approves $206 billion budget compromise

by Jackie Nunnery RICHMOND—Following weeks of back and forth in conference committee and a looming June 30 deadline, both the House and Senate on Monday,...

Juneteenth: A day of purpose, celebration

by Jackie Nunnery The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail (NNHHT) on Saturday, June 20, held its third annual Juneteenth celebration at Ma Margaret’s House B&B...

Northern Neck Wood Boat School progresses

by Tina McCloud CLARAVILLE—The community built the shed so the students could build the boats. This time last year, the Northern Neck Wooden Boat School was...

Northumberland supervisors reject Bay ordinance exception

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Following a May 14 public hearing on an exception request to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area ordinance by Robert Bruechert, supervisors asked...
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