Coast Guard Station Milford Haven in Mathews is expected to return to full operations in 2027 for the first time in 3 years. The station had shifted to scheduled staffing because of workforce shortages. Coast Guard officials say improved recruiting will allow Milford Haven and […]
Two federal grants will help restore fisheries tied to the Rappahannock Tribe’s homeland. The tribe received nearly $460,000 to restore more than eight acres of oyster reef in the Rappahannock River. Separately, the Smithsonian Institution received $85,000 to plan fish passage improvements at Jones Creek […]
VDOT officials say additional time is needed to finish the Robert O. Norris, Jr. Bridge inspection that was scheduled to end Friday. Travelers can expect brief daytime and overnight delays crossing the bridge. Between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. […]
School Name: Rappahannock Name of Student: Mia Tignor Grade: 12 Sport(s): Cross Country, Track, Softball Position: Catcher, OF, Mid-Distance runner Parents: Jamie and Shannon Tignor Hometown: Tappahannock, VA Distinguishing Athletic Achievement: Consistent top finisher for Girls XC team All District, All Region Outfielder for SB […]
Carry-On Trailer’s plant near Montross will close in November, affecting 179 workers. Westmoreland County Administrator Donna Cogswell says the parent company faces rising steel and fuel costs and a shortage of commercial drivers. The property will undergo environmental reviews before going up for sale. Supervisor […]
The Lancaster Red Devils edged out the Rappahannock Raiders 3-2 on Tuesday night, October 27, in the district semifinals. The match kept fans on their feet as both teams pushed each other to the limit. With this win, Lancaster advances to the district championship. They […]
A trial begins today in Essex County for three people accused of misusing public school funds. Former superintendent Harry Thomas, former accounting director Elizabeth Franklin and current School Board member Garlyn Bundy face embezzlement-related charges stemming from an investigation into school division finances. The trial […]
One of America’s most beloved Christmas stories is coming to the Lancaster Playhouse this November, but audiences expecting a traditional stage adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life will discover something a little different. The Lancaster Players will present It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio […]
About 100 moviegoers were scattered around Kilmarnock’s Town Centre Park and more were still arriving as the latest free movie began around sunset Thursday evening. The Halloween classic Hocus Pocus was the last show until December. Families set up chairs or spread blankets on the […]
The regular season champions Northumberland hosted the Northern Neck District Volleyball Championship Thursday evening but it was Lancaster who lifted the trophy when it was all over. The action was hard fought with set scores of 25-23, 21-25, 34-32, and 27-25. Lancaster won 3 sets […]
Virginia’s Eastern Shore community joins eight other destinations nationwide celebrated for natural beauty, outdoor recreation and a slower pace of life. CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Sometimes, the best vacation destination is a place where there’s no need to rush. According to a new national travel feature, […]
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Gloucester County. Troopers responded just after 5:30 p.m. on October 26 to the intersection of Belroi Road and Bellamy Road. A 2014 Chrysler Town & Country left the road and hit a tree. The driver, Aaron […]
Plans are moving forward to bring new public tennis and pickleball courts to Irvington, with a $1.5 million fundraising campaign now underway. The Northern Neck Racquet Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 2025, is leading the effort to build six tennis courts and six pickleball […]
Town’s purchase will support downtown revitalization, with public restrooms, gathering spaces and improved pedestrian access among the possibilities. KILMARNOCK, Va. — The Town of Kilmarnock has purchased 1 South Main Street, a prominent property at the intersection of Routes 3 and 200, as part of […]
Meet Miley! This sweet hound girl is a gentle, mellow soul looking for a quiet home, a cozy bed, and a family to call her own. She’s the kind of girl who would love a peaceful routine, a comfy spot to curl up, and someone […]
