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Lancaster Volleyball Hosts Dig Pink Night

Lancaster High School’s volleyball team hosts Rappahannock Thursday evening for its annual Dig Pink fundraiser during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Senior captain Rory Lolly… 2026-10-01 – WKWI-LOLLY-AWARENESS [0m09s] BLUE Junior varsity plays at 5:30, followed by varsity around 7. Lolly says the event has raised a lot of money for the Side-Out Foundation… 2026-10-01 – […]

Hickory Fork Haunted Trail to Benefit Toys for Tots

A Halloween event in Gloucester County will help collect toys for local children. The Hickory Fork Haunted Trail runs Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 4783 Hickory Fork Road. Saturday’s trunk-or-treat runs from 5 to 6:30. Admission is ten dollars per person or a new, unwrapped toy worth at least ten dollars. […]

Toys For Tots Kicks Off Local Campaign

The annual Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Toys for Tots campaign begins today, with collection boxes distributed across the area. The application process begins on Friday and continues through November 27. Director John Seltzer says the goal is to help families fulfill their children’s holiday wish lists… 2026-10-01 – WKWI-SELTZER-TOYS FOR TOTS [0m17s] YELLOW Details […]

Daytime Delays On Norris Bridge

Drivers crossing the Norris Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties can expect brief daytime delays for about the next month. A routine inspection has reduced part of the bridge to one lane on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through October 30, weather permitting. Automated flagging devices now direct traffic across the bridge. Lane […]

Kilmarnock Plans National Night Out

Kilmarnock Police will host National Night Out October 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Town Centre Park. The free community event will include raffles, games with first responders, a bouncy house and pictures inside a police car. Residents can also meet local police, firefighters, rescue crews and Community Emergency Response Team members.

Boys and Girls Club Plans October Fundraising Gala

The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck will hold its annual Reach for the Stars gala October 8 to support STEM and after-school programs. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. Tickets are $100 each or $800 for a table of […]

Northern Neck Bike Club Plans River Ride

The Northern Neck Bike Club’s River Ride returns Saturday, October 10, with routes ranging from 10 to 63 miles. Matt Cunningham says the scenic ride supports the club’s mission. Riders have five routes to choose from. Registration details are on the club’s Facebook page.

King and Queen County Names Emergency Services Coordinator

King and Queen County has named veteran firefighter Brad Burgess its new emergency services coordinator. Burgess began his career in the Air Force and most recently served as Virginia’s deputy state fire marshal. He also spent 37 years volunteering with Abingdon Fire and Rescue in Gloucester County, including nine years as chief. County officials say […]

FCC Pauses Verizon Plan to End Copper Landline Service

The Federal Communications Commission has put Verizon’s initial request to end copper-based landline service across much of Virginia on hold, according to Congressman Ben Cline’s office. Cline had urged the agency to review the plan, citing concerns about rural communities with limited cellphone coverage. He says ending landline service before reliable alternatives are available could […]

Virginia Approves New Student Assessment Rules

Virginia’s Board of Education has approved new rules for local student assessments, including those used in subjects without statewide Standards of Learning tests. The guidelines require additional public reporting and a second review of at least 15 percent of student responses. Some school leaders raised concerns about costs and introducing requirements after classes began. State […]