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Flood tides at Windmill Point

Road waves The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula saw heavy rainfalls and intense flood tides over the weekend as a nor’easter churned up the East Coast. An off-road vehicle leaves a wake on Windmill Point Road around 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12. Photo by AnnGardner Eubank

Sports

Lancaster almost snags homecoming win

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrigi Colonial Beach took its first lead with 48 seconds remaining then had a crucial interception in the end zone with 15 seconds...

Frank Murphy in Last Boat III wins the 30th annual Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta

by Tom Wicks Sometimes it just takes patience. The weather forecast for October 4 and 5 called for sunny skies and 75 degrees—but little wind! The...

Lady Devils have a 6-0 hold on first place in district volleyball standings

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster is rolling into the final week of regular season volleyball play on an 11-game winning streak and first place in the...

Red Devils place third in Class 1 golf tournament

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi After going unbeaten and claiming back-to-back Northern Neck District and Region 1A trophies, the Lancaster High School golf team fell for the...

King William boys, West Point girls claim cross country wins

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi King William High School on October 7 claimed three of the top five spots to win the boys cross country race while...

Scores & Schedules

Varsity football Colonial Beach 20, Lancaster 16 Rappahannock 21, Northumberland 20 Essex 68, Westmoreland 14 West Point 26, Middlesex 6 JV football Lancaster 28, Northampton 8 Rappahannock 21, Northumberland 14 Varsity...

Kilmarnock pipe band seeks new members

For those who’ve dreamed of playing the bagpipes or drums, now’s their chance! The Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band is looking for new members, including...

‘Prime Country’ show Saturday to spotlight music of the 80s, 90s

Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry will return to the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, on Saturday, October...

Wildlife 911 Northern Neck invites community to birthday celebration

Wildlife 911 Northern Neck is turning two. What started as an eagle being dropped off on the front porch of a retired wildlife rehabilitator has...

Halloween is coming to Reedville Oct. 31

by Tina McCloud The Reedville small-town Halloween will have just enough tradition and spookiness for children of all ages and their families. Mermaids—and a few pirates—will...

Trunk or Treat event slated for Halloween at Irvington Commons

The annual Halloween Trunk or Treat, sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement Association, will begin at 5 p.m. October 31 at the Irvington Town...

LVHS annual meeting to feature talk on Edward Dale of Colonial Lancaster

The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) will hold its annual meeting at 4 p.m. October 28 at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre...

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