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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...

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...

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...

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...

Campaign letters may be published after Labor Day

Service, Advice and Price Letters commenting on positions of candidates seeking office, campaigns, political party endorsements or otherwise commenting on the ballot process for...

Candidate Shannon Taylor visits Northumberland County

Shannon Taylor, Democratic candidate for Congress in the First District, spent Wednesday, August 26, in Northumberland County. im Hendrickson of Heathsville hosted Taylor for a...

Trump Administration and CMS announce $122 million to expand healthcare access, workforce and innovation across Virginia

WASHINGTON, DC—The Trump Administration on Friday, August 28, announced a $122 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Virginians through the...

Lancaster supervisors adopt legacy zoning and increase transient occupancy tax rate

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Following a joint public hearing with the planning commission, the Lancaster board of supervisors on Thursday, August 27, approved the new legacy...

Boat show features variety of watercraft

The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum hosted the 2026 Classic & Work Boat Show on Saturday, August 29. Capt. Tom Briggs (center) welcomed visitors aboard the...
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