The Rappahannock Record - Rappahannock Record

by Tina McCloud CLARAVILLE—The community built the shed so the students could build the boats. This time last year, the Northern Neck Wooden Boat School was hoping and planning for a new building. Thanks to the diligence of co-founders David Clark and Katie Wilkins and a cadre of volunteers, the group...

Northumberland supervisors reject Bay ordinance exception

June 17, 2026

Kilmarnock council reviews $9 million budget proposal

June 17, 2026

Drought warning remains throughout the Northern Neck and most of Virginia

June 17, 2026

Irvington regulations may conflict with recently adopted state legislation

June 17, 2026

White Stone adopts $453,425 budget; considers interim member appointment and proposed boat/RV storage facility

June 17, 2026

What does FREEDOM mean to you?

June 17, 2026

Pool too wide blocks bridge traffic

June 10, 2026

Sports

Addie George and Kelsey Bishoff make all-state softball team

June 24, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster, which finished as a state quarterfinalist for a second straight year, has two players named to the Virginia High School League...

Nutshell fleet to raise sails again Saturday on the Great Wicomico

June 24, 2026

Nutshell season is well underway on the Great Wiomico River, with the fleet getting two more regattas in since the season opener on May...

16 teams compete in Captain’s Classic Disc Golf Tournament

June 24, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Some 16 teams, including 32 golfers, participated in the fourth annual Captain’s Classic tournament at Deadrise Disc Golf on Saturday, June 6. Prizes...

Rappahannock and Northumberland players earn all-state baseball honors

June 24, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Virginia High School League announced its 2026 Class 1 all-state baseball team on Tuesday, June 16. Patrick Henry (Glade Spring) took the...

Soccer players attend pro match

June 24, 2026

Soccer players attend professional match Lancaster High School soccer coach Rob Pittman on May 31 took a group of players to the Allstate Continental Clasico...

Registration is open for Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Tournament July 25

June 24, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Anglers, ready your rods and reels! Registration has opened for the 18th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Tournament July 25. The tournament features...

Local Life

Tickets available for carnival prizes

June 17, 2026

The 91st Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival will be held from 7-11 p.m. July 30-August 8, except Sunday, at the KVFD Carnival Grounds,...

Musical delivering ‘blast from the past’ opens tonight, June 18

June 17, 2026

Break out the bobby socks and letter sweaters, the Marvelous Wonderettes are back! “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns” will open Thursday, June 18 at...

Chamberfest concerts slated June 23 and 28

June 17, 2026

The Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO) recently announced its annual Chamberfest Concert Series, featuring legendary chamber masterworks and new compositions rooted in classical music, folklore...

Rockfish & the Rivermen to join Irvington July 4 lineup

June 17, 2026

The Town of Irvington recently announced Rockfish & the Rivermen will give a concert from 1-4 p.m. July 4 on the porch of the...

Celebrate America’s 250th with boat parade and concert

June 17, 2026

It’s time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in true river style with the Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) Patriotic Boat Parade on Carter Creek...

USAF Heritage of America Band to give 32nd concert in Irvington June 27

June 17, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will celebrate America 250, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a free...