Lancaster Approves $174,000 Contract For Jail Roof Replacement
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $174,000 contract to replace the roof on the county jail. The bid was awarded to Vertex Roofing Contractors of Manassas, the only firm to submit a proposal. County officials say the company previously completed roof repairs on the County Administration Building in 2024. Work is […]
Read MoreKing George Nears Deal On Data Center Cooling Plan
King George County officials say negotiations are nearing completion on a cooling system for a proposed data center project. The King George Service Authority’s general manager insists residents will see no impact on drinking water or public health. The plan involves reclaimed water use, not fresh water supplies, according to county officials. Final details are […]
Read MoreBon Secours Donates $20,000 To Support Bay Aging Homeless Programs
Bay Aging has received a $20,000 donation from Bon Secours Richmond to strengthen its Homeless Solutions programs across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The nonprofit says the funding will be used immediately to support emergency housing, weatherization, and essential home repairs. Officials say the donation comes at a critical time as winter conditions increase […]
Read MoreStuart Warns Gun, Ammo Tax Would Hit Rural Virginians Hard
State Senator Richard Stuart says a proposed tax on firearms and ammunition would disproportionately impact rural Virginians. Stuart argues the measure would raise costs for law-abiding gun owners while doing little to address violent crime. He says residents in rural areas rely more heavily on firearms for hunting, sport, and personal protection. The proposal is […]
Read MoreFatal Hit-and-Run Investigation Continues In Warsaw
State police continue to investigate a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian earlier this month in Warsaw. Troopers say 58 year old Arthur A. Day was crossing Route 360 near Campus Drive when multiple eastbound vehicles approached. One vehicle reportedly swerved to avoid him, but a second vehicle struck Day and fled the scene. […]
Read MoreRotary Poor House Park Development Plan Moves Forward
Plans to develop Rotary Poor House Park in Essex County are moving ahead. The Essex County Economic Development Authority was told the conceptual development plan is advancing and will soon be presented to county leaders. Greg Smith with the engineering firm TRC is scheduled to formally present the plan at an upcoming Board of Supervisors […]
Read MoreRappahannock Student Chosen For National Civics Fellowship
A Rappahannock High School student has been selected for a competitive national civics program. Gabrielle Lewis of Warsaw is one of just 20 students nationwide chosen for the 2026 student fellowship run by the Bill of Rights Institute and will be the only participant from Virginia. The six-month program focuses on civic education, leadership development, […]
Read MoreFebruary Marks American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, drawing attention to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the experts at Three Rivers Health District, many adults have at least one risk factor, including high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or excess weight. Health officials say small lifestyle changes, along […]
Read MoreThree Friday the 13ths On 2026 Calendar
Superstition gets extra attention in 2026 with three Friday the 13ths on the calendar. In case you didn’t notice it, the first one is today, just one day before Valentine’s Day. The next one is next month, March 13, and then the final one falls on November 13. The day is considered by many to […]
Read MoreVirginia Releases New Big Game Harvest Numbers
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has released harvest totals from the 2025–26 fall hunting seasons, showing mixed results statewide. Biologists say deer harvests rose about ten percent, while bear and wild turkey harvests both declined from last season. Officials say changes to hunting seasons, along with weather, food availability, and hunter participation, all played […]
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