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Classic cars shine to benefit museum

Classic cars shine Over 60 classic cars on Saturday, May 30, rolled into the Compass Entertainment Complex in Irvington for the second annual Memory Lane...

Lancaster adopts $57 million budget with 9% tax increase

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—The 2026-27 budget season came to an end as Lancaster supervisors on Thursday, May 28, adopted a $57 million county budget, 4-0,...

Northumberland residents question proposed 21% property tax rate increase

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—During a Thursday, May 28, public hearing, Northumberland supervisors received pushback from residents regarding a potential 21% increase in property taxes. If approved,...

Oyster Creek Bridge meeting is today

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold an informational meeting at 5 p.m. today, June 4, at White Stone Volunteer Fire Department, 579 Chesapeake...

What does FREEDOM mean to you?

As we approach our country’s semiquincentennial anniversary on July 4, 2026—marking exactly 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence—we want to...

Filing deadline is Tuesday for November ballot

by AnnGardner Eubank LANCASTER— A few more candidates for local office last week added their names to the ballot for the November 3 general election. The...

From the Northern Neck to The Price is Right

Three local couples, visiting California for a wedding in November 2025, made an appearance on The Price is Right game show. The show, featuring, from...

Bridging tech and tradition: meet two volunteers shaping the future

While their professional backgrounds span the spectrum from corporate management to emerging technology, Mike Ahart and Andy Sitison have found a shared mission in...

Annual service honors the fallen

by Jackie Nunnery WEEMS—Historic Christ Church in Weems, already standing for more than a century when Memorial Day was first observed in the U.S. in...

Filing deadline approaches for town elections

by AnnGardner Eubank LANCASTER—With just a week-and-a-half to go for candidates to get their names on the November 3 ballot, only a few incumbents and...

Northumberland looks to improve telecommunications regulations

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Citing resident concerns arising from the recent approval of a monopole cell tower in Callao, supervisors asked the planning commission to take...

Oyster Creek bridge due replacement; meeting June 4 to address construction

WHITE STONE—The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a "pardon our dust" meeting to learn more about upcoming construction to replace...

VACo recognizes model programs, including Windmill Point public project

RICHMOND—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) on Friday, May 15, announced 40 recipients of its 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government...

Claud W. Somers returns to her home berth following refit

by Tina McCloud REEDVILLE—The historic skipjack Claud W. Somers is back where she belongs—dockside on Cockrell Creek at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street,...

Kilmarnock Mayor Donahue announces reelection campaign

KILMARNOCK—After “thoughtful consideration and encouragement from members of the community” Kilmarnock Mayor Shawn Donahue announced this week that he has decided to seek reelection. “I...

Northumberland board approves Chesapeake Preservation Area exception, tables another

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland board of supervisors on Thursday, May 14, approved one exception to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance and tabled another. Darryl...
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