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Rain brings some relief

A week of spotty storms and showers across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula didn’t get eastern Virginia out of its drought conditions, but...

As of Thursday, drought conditions continued for Northumberland County

HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland emergency services chief Chris Bailey on Thursday, July 9, reported drought conditions within the county to the board of supervisors. “As of the last...

Northumberland school board chairman resigns

by AnnGardner Eubank HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland school board chairman Dave Curran on Monday, July 13, submitted a resignation letter just prior to the regular board meeting. Vice chairman...

Lancaster readies for upcoming school year

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—It is a busy time of year for educators as they prepare for the first day of school. Principals Quintese Kenner and Mike...

Northumberland supervisors to manage county land holdings

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland supervisors appear ready to develop a plan for the portfolio of county owned land in order to bring revenue back to...

Irvington pursues transportation safety measures

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—After years of residents’ concern, steps are being taken to increase pedestrian safety through additional sidewalks along a section of King Carter...

Steamy farmers market attracts crowd

Lines form at the farmers market Heat didn’t keep hundreds of visitors from enjoying the Irvington Farmers Market on Saturday, July 4. The market,  however,...

Sea of red snips ribbon to open LHS

County and school officials prepare to cut the LHS ribbon Members of Lancaster County government and Lancaster County Public Schools celebrated the opening of the...

Wilson appointed to White Stone Council; town park contemplated

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi WHITE STONE—The White Stone Town Council on Thursday, July 2, appointed Thomas Wilson to fill a vacant council seat left when a...

Holly Braly named Volunteer of the Month

IRVINGTON—For Irvington resident Holly Braly, community service is not a distant ideal, it is a daily practice. In recognition of her lifelong dedication to...

Virginia Junior League Baseball tourney is slated here July 9-14

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster County Little League and Dream Fields will welcome hundreds of ball players, family members and fans from across the state this...

General Assembly finalizes $207 billion biennial budget

by Jackie Nunnery RICHMOND—After weeks of negotiation and compromise, the state now has a final budget for 2026-28. The General Assembly on Monday, June 29,...

Wanted: the highest bidder

Ever wanted to spend a couple of hours with local law enforcement—without having to commit a crime first? Now is your chance! The Lancaster County...

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...

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...
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