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New historical marker unveiled

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—A new historical marker honoring Elizabeth Key (1630-1665), believed to be the first person of African descent in the colonies to sue—and...

DiGiovanni announces campaign for school board in Northumberland County

REEDVILLE—Dr. Frank “D9” DiGiovanni of Reedville has announced his candidacy for the District 5 seat on the Northumberland school board. The seat will be...

Applicant withdraws plan for large event rental venue on Mifarm Road

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—As the result of pushback from neighbors and supervisors, a plan to use a Mifarm Road property for large gatherings was withdrawn...

Conserved riverfront property tells stories worth preserving: Lawson Bay Farm and Capt. Bayton

by Rob Hedelt When visitors arrive Saturday, October 3, at Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone for Boots and Barbecue, the Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s...

Supervisors rezone parcel at Mary Ball and Devils Bottom

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Lancaster supervisors on Thursday, September 24, approved a rezoning application submitted by Joseph “Paul” and Margaret Elbourn to change a 1.969-acre parcel...

VDH raises awareness of red tide in the bay and tributaries

RICHMOND—A dense, annual-blooming marine algae species is causing a “red tide” in the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Rappahannock River and elsewhere....

The Northern Neck has a lot to say on menhaden fishery

by Jackie Nunnery CLARAVILLE—Hundreds showed up to Northumberland High School on Saturday, September 19, to voice their opinions on potential action by Atlantic States Marine...

Kilmarnock to sell parcel for solar farm

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, September 21, unanimously adopted a resolution to enter a purchase agreement with Dimension Energy for the...

Design public hearings slated for Norris Bridge replacement

WHITE STONE—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold two design public hearings in October to share information and receive comments on the proposed...

Daytime delays planned through October 30 on the Norris Bridge

WHITE STONE—A routine, scheduled inspection of the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge is now under way and will continue through October. Motorists can expect...

Small museums keep community history and culture alive

by Tom Chillemi History defines this area and volunteers labor to keep history engaging. Among them are the Northern Neck Farm Museum, the Kilmarnock Museum, the...

Planning commission to address state-imposed ordinance changes

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Following changes made at the 2026 session of the General Assembly, the Lancaster planning commission on Thursday, September 17, scheduled a public...

Kilmarnock council updates enterprise zone incentives

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, September 21, made some adjustments to the town’s enterprise zone expansion framework. By a unanimous vote, council...

Gathering at the Groves: Fostering faith and community through camp meetings

When late summer rolls around in the Northern Neck, it is time for the school year to begin. But back in the late 1800s...

Northumberland High School marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

by Jackie Nunnery Maj. Francisco Gonzalez and cadets of the Northumberland High School U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) on Friday, September 11,...

LHS marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

In recognition of the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, Volunteer River Counties partners on September 11, facilitated almost 20 volunteer projects, engaging more...
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