The Rappahannock Record - Rappahannock Record

by Tina McCloud REEDVILLE—The historic skipjack Claud W. Somers is back where she belongs—dockside on Cockrell Creek at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. The skipjack was on the hard at Jennings Boatyard since last December for a major refit. The all-volunteer crew worked through all kinds of weather,...

Kilmarnock Mayor Donahue announces reelection campaign

May 20, 2026

Northumberland board approves Chesapeake Preservation Area exception, tables another

May 20, 2026

Kilmarnock Town Council recognizes heroic efforts of Police Officer Goodwyn

May 20, 2026

LHS attendance improves; block scheduling explained

May 20, 2026

What does FREEDOM mean to you?

May 20, 2026

Zooming on Carter Creek

May 13, 2026

High school graduation season arrives

May 13, 2026

Sports

Devils finish season on top, 17-4

May 21, 2026

By Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Fourth place Essex gave top-ranked Lancaster all it could handle on Thursday, May 14. The Red Devils edged the Trojans, 2-1, in...

Lady Devils advance to postseason play as the Region 1A leader

May 20, 2026

With a 17-3 record, the Lancaster High School softball team ended the regular season first in both the Northern Neck District and Region 1A...

Indian Creek Yacht Club celebrates 64th annual Flag Raising Ceremony

May 20, 2026

Although the weather looked a little questionable earlier in the day, the skies cleared just in time for a beautiful afternoon as Indian Creek...

Sutton and Lally lead LHS track teams

May 20, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster won two individual events in the boys meet and one in the girls at a five-school meet at Essex on Tuesday,...

Red Devils soccer team concludes most successful regular season in 10 years; tournament action begins

May 20, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Coach Rob Pittman and the Red Devils wrapped up the best regular season for Lancaster High School varsity soccer in more than...

Lady Devils go 2-2 in four tennis matches

May 20, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lancaster girls tennis team had an action-packed week with four matches in four days. The Lady Devils went 2-2 in the...

Scores & Schedules

May 20, 2026

Baseball Northern Neck District tournament Semifinals Rappahannock 12, Northumberland 2 Lancaster 8, Essex 3 Other games, Lancaster 7, Essex 4 Lancaster 2, Essex 1 Northumberland 20, Colonial...

Lady Devils complete regular season on top

May 13, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lady Devils split Northern Neck District varsity softball games against Rappahannock last week in almost mirror images. Lancaster claimed a 9-1...

Local Life

Richard Henry Lee Chapter celebrates 50th anniversary

May 20, 2026

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will again organize a patriotic decorated boat parade on Carter Creek to celebrate Independence Day weekend. The parade...

RYRC to host boat parade and Band on the Barge July 3

May 20, 2026

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will again organize a patriotic decorated boat parade on Carter Creek to celebrate Independence Day weekend. The parade...

Hardy Community Park dedicated at Northumberland Public Library

May 20, 2026

Hardy Community Park behind the Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, was officially dedicated on May 9. The park reflects the library’s ongoing...

Quarter auction to benefit Callao park

May 20, 2026

Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao, will host a quarter auction on May 30 to benefit the construction of the Hometown Community Park....

Historic Christ Church posts VA250 Summer Speaker Series

May 20, 2026

Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) recently announced its 2026 Summer Speaker Series, featuring three historians and authors. Each program will begin at 5 p.m....

RRYC to host boat parade and Band on the Barge July 3

May 20, 2026

In 1775, Thomas Gaskins Jr., of Wicomico Parish commanded a Minute Line in the local militia and served throughout the Revolutionary War. In 1779,...

SEM unveils new logo

May 20, 2026

The Steamboat Era Museum recently adopted a new logo inspired by the iconic Chesapeake Bay steamboat Potomac. The updated design reflects the museum’s mission to...

RFM to host Shoreline Evaluation Program talk, tea, waterfront tour

May 13, 2026

by Tina McCloud Anyone with waterfront property knows of the continual battle with the forces of nature to take it away. Sometimes the solution can...