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Launch lessons with a cool boat

August 19, 2026

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Film tells Ditchley Pirate Tales

August 19, 2026

Technology gives sheriff’s offices an extra set of eyes for search and rescue

August 19, 2026

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—When it comes to search and rescue missions, time matters. For the sheriff’s offices in Lancaster and Northumberland counties, technology, in the form of drones, has made the process quicker and more effective. With cameras, thermal imaging and the ability to set up a search grid, “it makes...

Kilmarnock financials receive positive review

August 19, 2026

Supervisors revisit twice a year tax billing

August 19, 2026

‘Pirates on the Bay’ is in final stages of production

August 19, 2026

Farming photos needed for 2026 Bay Heritage

August 19, 2026

Irvington traffic concerns continue to receive attention

August 19, 2026

Remembering a community hero and carnival volunteer

August 12, 2026

Educating the school board

August 12, 2026

Sports

Football scrimmage season

August 19, 2026

Football scrimmage Andre Canada gains ground during a Lancaster High School football scrimmage at Northampton on Friday, August 14. The Red Devils will scrimmage at...

Lancaster High wins golf opener

August 19, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High School won its opening golf match of the 2026 season by 13 strokes against West Point High School on Monday,...

Stripers compete in Wharf to Wharf Open Water Swim

August 19, 2026

More than 60 swimmers competed in the Wharf to Wharf Open Water Swim Saturday, August 15, on the East River at Williams Wharf in...

America’s Boating Channel returns to the Northern Neck

August 19, 2026

America’s Boating Channel returned to the Northern Neck August 3 through 6. Hosted by the Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron (NNSPS), America’s Boating Channel...

Get back to nature at Belle Isle State Park

August 19, 2026

Belle Isle State Park education support specialist Rachel Howell recently posted the August event calendar. All activities will be held at Belle Isle State Park,...

Scores & Schedules

August 19, 2026

Scoreboard Upcoming Football August 20: Lancaster at Gloucester, scrimmage, 6:30 p.m. Rappahannock at Armstrong, scrimmage, 7 p.m. August 27: Lancaster at Charles City, 7 p.m. Volleyball (JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.) August...

Local Life

Jazz4Justice Northern Neck to present ‘End of Summer Bash’ benefit Saturday

August 19, 2026

The second annual Jazz4Justice Northern Neck Concert, featuring an all-star eight-piece jazz band, will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m. at Northumberland High School, 201...

Movies on the Half Shell Stage will begin tonight

August 19, 2026

The Town of Kilmarnock and Chesapeake Bank will present Movies on the Half Shell Stage, a free outdoor family viewing experience, through December at...

‘Drinking Habits’ tickets on sale

August 19, 2026

The Westmoreland Players will present “Drinking Habits” at The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Performances are slated at 7:30 p.m. August 21,...

Northern Neck Orchestra names executive director

August 19, 2026

The Northern Neck Orchestra recently named Josh O’Dell as its executive director to assume a leadership role in administration, fundraising and community outreach. “We are...

Northumberland Public Library to host exhibition spanning 250 years of immigration to Virginia

August 19, 2026

Stories of opportunity, community and resilience will come to life at Northumberland Public Library (NPL) in “We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth.” The...

Morattico Waterfront Museum crab feast set for September 12

August 19, 2026

The Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico, will hold its 13th annual crab feast from 3-5 p.m. September 12. The menu will include...