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Property owners describe proposed plans for 128-acre tract in Irvington

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Julien Patterson and Terri Wesselman have initiated a proposed change in zoning for a 128-acre tract at White Fences Drive and Irvington...

Northumberland board shows support for Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—In advance of potential action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to further reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap...

RAL launches public phase of $1.2 million capital campaign to fund community art center

KILMARNOCK—For almost eight decades, RAL has served as an invaluable creative and cultural touchstone for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. It has provided a...

Town council addresses public safety concerns

IRVINGTON—Drivers in Irvington may begin to decrease their speed as more visual deterrents are set to appear in the near future. During a Thursday, September...

Cat tests positive for rabies virus in Lancaster

SALUDA—A feral cat found September 3 on Iberis Road in Lancaster has tested positive for the rabies virus. Anyone who handled the cat or has...

Norris Bridge closed five hours following multi-vehicle crash, hazmat teams respond

WHITE STONE—At approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, Virginia State Police (VSP) responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial...

Reagan biographer Craig Shirley to headline reception on October 3

The Lancaster County Republican Committee will host its annual Reagan Reception on October 3, featuring New York Times bestselling author and presidential historian Craig...

Compass to host 9/11 documentary, discussions

On September 11, 2001, William Zybach looked across Washington and saw smoke rising from the Pentagon. He gathered his friends and came to his...

Young man dies in automobile accident

LANCASTER—J’seric Khari Jones, 18, of Lottsburg died Saturday, September 5, following a single-vehicle accident, according to the Virginia State Police (VSP). At 10:08 p.m. VSP...

The Irvington Planning Commission considers updating codes regarding accessory dwelling units

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—With a recent change in the state code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), the Town of Irvington has begun updating its code...

Brenda Sylvia awarded top prize in 65th annual Labor Day Art Show

Winners in the 65th annual Labor Day Art Show were announced during a reception and awards ceremony Friday, September 4 at the RAL Art...

Voting will begin September 18 for the November 3 General Election

by Robert Mason Jr. RICHMOND—In-person early voting will begin statewide September 18, for the November 3 General Election at Voter Registration offices. In Lancaster County, the...

Kilmarnock goes back to the ’80s (Slideshow)

  A little heat, humidity and a few sprinkles early in the evening didn’t dampen the fun Friday, September 4, at Town Centre Park in...

Rebecca Nunn entertains the Woman’s Club of White Stone

WHITE STONE—Rebecca Nunn was the guest speaker at the September meeting of the Woman’s Club of White Stone. Her topic was the Lancaster Players and...

Office to close for Labor Day; early deadline for display ads

KILMARNOCK—The Rappahannock Record office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. The display advertising deadline for the Thursday, September 10 paper...

Carroll Lee Ashburn named grand marshal of 2026 Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade

Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce recently announced Carroll Lee Ashburn has been selected as the grand marshal of the 2026 Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade on...
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