The Rappahannock Record - Rappahannock Record

by Tina McCloud CLARAVILLE—The community built the shed so the students could build the boats. This time last year, the Northern Neck Wooden Boat School was hoping and planning for a new building. Thanks to the diligence of co-founders David Clark and Katie Wilkins and a cadre of volunteers, the group...

Northumberland supervisors reject Bay ordinance exception

June 17, 2026

Kilmarnock council reviews $9 million budget proposal

June 17, 2026

Drought warning remains throughout the Northern Neck and most of Virginia

June 17, 2026

Irvington regulations may conflict with recently adopted state legislation

June 17, 2026

White Stone adopts $453,425 budget; considers interim member appointment and proposed boat/RV storage facility

June 17, 2026

What does FREEDOM mean to you?

June 17, 2026

Pool too wide blocks bridge traffic

June 10, 2026

Sports

Gladiators retire Red Devils, 2-0, in Class 1 quarterfinal

June 17, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Riverheads High School hurler Jackson Berkstresser won a pitcher’s battle that only yielded a combined 10 hits as the Gladiators edged Lancaster,...

Addie George named Region 1A softball player of the year

June 17, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High School sophomore pitcher Addie George, who led the Lady Devils to the top seed in the Northern Neck District and...

Lady Devils and Bisons repeat state semifinal softball showdown for similar results

June 17, 2026

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster took the three-and-a-half hour trip back to Buffalo Gap for a state softball quarterfinal game again this year with almost the...

‘Field of Sweet Dreams’ due Friday at Deltaville Ballpark

June 17, 2026

The 2026 “Field of Sweet Dreams” family fun night and camp out under the stars will be held Friday, June 19, at Deltaville Ballpark,...

Summer paddle trips planned on the Dragon Run

June 17, 2026

Friends of Dragon Run (FODR) recently announced its guided summer paddle trips on the Dragon Run. FODR is dedicated to preserving the Dragon Run which...

Scores & Schedules

June 17, 2026

Baseball Class 1 tournament Championship Patrick Henry 4, Rappahannock 1 Semifinals Rappahannock 5, Chilhowie 3 Patrick Henry 13, Riverheads 1 Softball Class 1 tournament Championship William Campbell 10,...

Local Life

Tickets available for carnival prizes

June 17, 2026

The 91st Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival will be held from 7-11 p.m. July 30-August 8, except Sunday, at the KVFD Carnival Grounds,...

Musical delivering ‘blast from the past’ opens tonight, June 18

June 17, 2026

Break out the bobby socks and letter sweaters, the Marvelous Wonderettes are back! “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns” will open Thursday, June 18 at...

Chamberfest concerts slated June 23 and 28

June 17, 2026

The Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO) recently announced its annual Chamberfest Concert Series, featuring legendary chamber masterworks and new compositions rooted in classical music, folklore...

Rockfish & the Rivermen to join Irvington July 4 lineup

June 17, 2026

The Town of Irvington recently announced Rockfish & the Rivermen will give a concert from 1-4 p.m. July 4 on the porch of the...

Celebrate America’s 250th with boat parade and concert

June 17, 2026

It’s time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in true river style with the Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) Patriotic Boat Parade on Carter Creek...

USAF Heritage of America Band to give 32nd concert in Irvington June 27

June 17, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will celebrate America 250, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a free...