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VDOT outlines the long journey ahead to replace the Norris Bridge

by Jackie Nunnery WHITE STONE—As the proverb goes, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Interested community members on both sides...

Planners recommend denial of commercial rezoning request

LANCASTER—Following a somewhat contentious public hearing, the planning commission voted 3-2-1 to recommend the Lancaster board of supervisors deny a rezoning request by Jesse...

Northumberland outlines nearly $2.8 million in capital expenditures

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—As part of the budgeting process, the Northumberland planning commission on Thursday, March 21, took a first look at a $2,790,363 capital...

Regional broadband project nears completion

by Jackie Nunnery WARSAW—According to a recent broadband update to the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, more Northern Neck residents should be logging on and...

Household hazardous waste collection set in Northumberland

CLARAVILLE—The Northumberland County Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste (HHW) spring collection will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20 at the middle school...

County Bridge Road reopens

FREDERICKSBURG—County Bridge Road in Richmond County reopened to through traffic on Friday, March 23, after construction was completed on a new $3.2 million bridge...

General Assembly passes bill to protect commercial fishermen

RICHMOND—The Virginia General Assembly recently passed House Bill 928 designed to protect commercial fishermen and their boats from harassment at sea. The bill passed the...

Lancaster previews $47 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25

LANCASTER—The Lancaster board of supervisors held a budget work session Thursday, March 14, to begin hammering out a $47,014,403 budget for the 2024-25 fiscal...

Kilmarnock approves zoning permits for veterinary clinic at 853 Irvington Road

KILMARNOCK—Kilmarnock Animal Hospital on Monday, March 18, was given a green light to proceed with plans to relocate to 853 Irvington Road. MJD Holdings had...

Irvington residents seek referendum regarding multi-generational deb

IRVINGTON—As the Irvington Town Council has begun investigating possibilities of town sewer and other costly capital improvement projects, some residents are calling for a...

Smith Point Sea Rescue participates in annual Search and Rescue Forum

REEDVILLE—Rescue III, Smith Point Sea Rescue’s (SPSR) newest vessel, recently returned from a week of search and rescue exercises and training with the U.S....

Virginia’s congressional delegation continues quest for reliable mail service

WASHINGTON—Congressman Rob Wittman on March 13 joined Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Rep. Bob...

Final Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show will be held this weekend in White Stone

The 43rd annual Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show will be held this weekend at the White Stone Firehouse, 579 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. The final...

Family and friends gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Armistead Stokalas Nickens

On February 24, a sunlit date marked with historical memoirs and oral histories, family and community filled the Lancaster Community Library meeting room for...

Irvington planning commission endorses proposed STR over objections from neighbors

IRVINGTON—A proposed short term rental (STR) on Chesapeake Drive stirred up a contentious debate during a public hearing at the Tuesday, March 5, Irvington...

Lancaster school board sends $20.4 million budget to supervisors

LANCASTER—By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Lancaster school board on Monday, March 11, recommended a proposed $20,436,463 budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, a...

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