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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...

Hundreds attend Lancaster High School open house

Retired and former Lancaster County Public Schools educators, administrators, staff members, students & parents were among the hundreds of folks touring the new Lancaster...

Property owners describe proposed plans for 128-acre tract in Irvington

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Julien Patterson and Terri Wesselman have initiated a proposed change in zoning for a 128-acre tract at White Fences Drive and Irvington...

Northumberland board shows support for Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—In advance of potential action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to further reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap...

RAL launches public phase of $1.2 million capital campaign to fund community art center

KILMARNOCK—For almost eight decades, RAL has served as an invaluable creative and cultural touchstone for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. It has provided a...

Town council addresses public safety concerns

IRVINGTON—Drivers in Irvington may begin to decrease their speed as more visual deterrents are set to appear in the near future. During a Thursday, September...

Cat tests positive for rabies virus in Lancaster

SALUDA—A feral cat found September 3 on Iberis Road in Lancaster has tested positive for the rabies virus. Anyone who handled the cat or has...

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...

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