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Living legacy Carroll Lee Ashburn honored

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council has officially proclaimed Friday, July 24, Carroll Lee Ashburn Day, in recognition of decades of community service. On Monday, July 20, friends, family and colleagues gathered in the council chambers to honor Ashburn. He was born and raised in Lancaster County and has always had...

End of an era on the Rappahannock

Historian and educator Larry Foulk to lead Reedville Fishermen’s Museum

Lancaster breaks ground on Carter Cove County Park

Kilmarnock borrows over $3 million to finance sewer project

Oyster Creek Bridge project to begin Monday

Rain brings some relief

As of Thursday, drought conditions continued for Northumberland County

Sports

Wheels in motion: Northern Neck Bike Club is competing in 2026 VAHS series

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Northern Neck Bike Club is halfway through its 2026 Virginia High School (VAHS) race series and “our team incredible,” according...

LHS sports practices are on the horizon; golf meeting is today

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi With public schools and fall sports starting in mid-August, it’s time for tryouts and practices to begin. The Lancaster High School golf team...

Band From Misfit Beach performs at Camp Kekoka, stage dedicated in memory of  M.J. Anderson-Leicht

The sounds of Misfit Beach had friends and donors dancing and celebrating at the Northern Neck Family YMCA and Camp Kekoka Friends and Donors...

Belle Isle State Park to offer weekend activities

Belle Isle State Park recently announced its upcoming activity calendar. All activities will be held at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster....

Sen. Mark Warner to address TriWay Trail gathering August 1

The TriWay Trail will host a special event August 1 to provide updates about the trail and the next steps for this community initiative. The...

Indian Creek Yacht Club members enjoyed annual Progressive Dinne

Despite the possibility of rain, over 90 Members of the Indian Creek Yacht Club gathered Saturday, July 18, for the annual Progressive Dinner, held...

Local Life

Second Jazz4Justice Northern Neck Concert slated August 22

The second annual Jazz4Justice Northern Neck Concert will be held at 7 p.m. August 22 at Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville. This “end of...

Stratford Hall announces First Africans Day schedule

Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced the schedule for First Africans Day on Saturday, July 25. Activities will honor ancestors...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry to present Sounds of Summer

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry on Saturday, July 25, will present the annual Sounds of Summer show at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High...

Greene sets At Ease signing for August 2

Local resident Terry Greene will celebrate the publishing of  At Ease, his fourth book, with a signing from 2-4 p.m. August 2 at Wicomico...

Schlatters anticipate their 60th anniversary

Former Heathsville residents Rose Golden Schlatter and Joseph A. “Joe” Schlatter Jr., will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on July 30. They were married in...

Gardeners, artists, bakers are urged to bring ‘Best of Show’ to the State Fair

The State Fair of Virginia will be held September 25 through October 4 at The Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell. Any Virginian with...

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