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Reaching for runner-up in Battle of the Bay

September 24, 2025

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From snakes to bunnies, new pets arrive

September 24, 2025

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Oysters and tastings attract Stratford crowd

September 24, 2025

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LCL In Stitches donating handmade items

September 24, 2025

Top Headlines

New vessel puts Ocean Harvesters in the spotlight

September 24, 2025

by Jackie Nunnery REEDVILLE—Ocean Harvesters recently introduced the F/V Tangier Sound, the newest member of its fleet. Capt. Alan Hinson brought the 167-foot vessel up from the Moss Point, Miss., shipyard where it had spent the previous nine months undergoing a conversion from offshore supply vessel to fishing vessel. The Tangier...

Planning commission recommends approval for proposed vacation rental

September 24, 2025

A gift of nature: Dragon Flats Preserve transferred to Friends of Dragon Run

September 24, 2025

Lancaster planning commission discusses updates to land use maps

September 24, 2025

Distinguished Citizen Award nominees wanted

September 24, 2025

Public picks two award winners in Labor Day Show

September 24, 2025

Community celebrates success of 2025 Historic Church Tour

September 17, 2025

Election 2025 in-person voting to begin Sept. 19

September 17, 2025

Sports

30th Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta: Interview with the commodores

September 24, 2025

by Tom Wicks Ahead of the Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta October 3-5, we approached our two commodores—Ollen Richey of the Rappahannock River Yacht Club and...

Lady Devils finish as runner-up in Battle of the Bay Invitational

September 24, 2025

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster capped a busy week Saturday, playing five matches in one day to finish as the gold bracket runner-up in the Battle...

Middlesex beats Lancaster, 16-6

September 24, 2025

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Middlesex High School held Lancaster scoreless until the final seconds to win a 16-6 varsity game in Saluda on September 19. The Chargers...

Freedom and Hot Air win Rappahannock Cup

September 24, 2025

by Peter Larabee, Gary Hooper and Tom Chapman Two days of racing were held on September 6 and 7 for the classic Rappahannock Cup with...

RRYC plans to hold Halloween Spooktacular lighted boat parade

September 24, 2025

Hoping warmer temperatures will boost participation, the Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) has abandoned its annual post-Thanksgiving Lights on the Creek boat parade for...

Scores & Schedules

September 24, 2025

Varsity football Middlesex 16, Lancaster 6 Northumberland 56, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy 7 Essex 52, Franklin 0 Sussex Central 62, Colonial Beach 0 Caroline 35, King William...

Local Life

Historian to discuss the James Adams Floating Theater

September 24, 2025

Chesapeake historian and author Kate Livie will present “Saltwater Showmen: The James Adams Floating Theater, 1914-1941” at 4 p.m. October 18 at Historic Christ...

Connect on the Creek slated Friday at RFM

September 24, 2025

by Tina McCloud Everyone is invited to Connect on the Creek from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, September 26, at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street,...

Northern Neck Orchestra to launch new season Oct. 4

September 24, 2025

The Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO) will open its 2025-26 season October 4 with selections honoring the 150th birthday anniversary of British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor,...

LCL In Stitches creates and donates homemade items in honor of member

September 24, 2025

The LCL In Stitches group at the Lancaster Community Library is honoring the memory of member Anita Sheppard, who passed away in May, by...

Genealogy class will focus on getting started

September 24, 2025

The Fall Genealogy Class Series presented by the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) will open at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 2. at the Lancaster...