Northumberland explains delay in releasing results from Virginia State Police inquiry regarding school finances

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Following the recent disclosure that the Virginia State Police (VSP) had closed an inquiry into Northumberland County Public School finances at the suggestion of Commonwealth’s Attorney Jane Wrightson, one question remained: Why did five months go by without a public update from the county? After receiving Wrightson’s letter...

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Northumberland eliminates Lancaster, 3-2, in Region 1A semifinals

By Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi A return trip to the Class 1 tournament with the possibility of upsetting Middlesex after falling to them in the state semifinals...

Christchurch advances in VISAA Division II state soccer tournament

A 5-1 win over The Covenant School in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division II soccer quarterfinals on Monday secured a berth...

All-district volleyball honors announced

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Northern Neck District tournament champion Lancaster High School filled six spots on the all-district volleyball team but it was regular season leader...

Golden Eagle hosts eighth annual William G. Thomas Pro-Am event

The Golden Eagle Golf Club on Monday, November 2, hosted its eighth annual William G Thomas Pro-Am event. Dominion Energy along with David Jones of...

Indian Creek Yacht Club celebrates change of watch

An evening of elegance, celebration and tradition marked Indian Creek Yacht Club's annual Commodore's Ball on Saturday, November 7. Members welcomed new commodore Steve...

JV Red Devils end season at 5-1

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster held Essex scoreless in the first half and fended off a second-half comeback, holding out for a 28-22 season-ending win in...

Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band is recruiting members who want to learn

For those who’ve wanted to play the bagpipes or drums, now is the chance! The Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band is looking for new members...

Historical society to explore accents

 The Rev. Dr. Robert W.  Prichard of the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society (MCMHS) will address Virginia accents at 2 p.m. Sunday, November...

November 19 program and hike to focus on poisonous mushrooms

A free public program on “Poisonous Mushrooms of Virginia” will be offered by the Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society at...

Tails & Tunes on December 6 to benefit NNPP no-kill shelter

Northern Neck Partners for Pets (NNPP) will host an afternoon of music and dancing at Tails & Tunes, a fundraiser benefiting the no-kill animal...

Kilmarnock Garden Club to revive ‘Half-Baked Crafts’ on Tuesday

Some “new” fun is in store for the Kilmarnock Garden Club (KGC) on Tuesday, November 17. The club will meet at 2 p.m. in...

Holiday production sells out

The Lancaster Players production of  “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” continues with performances sold out through November 22. Audience members become part...

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