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Woman Charged in Gloucester Knife Attack

38 year old Arianne Radcliffe is now charged with attempted second-degree murder and other felonies after authorities say she attacked her husband with two knives at a Gloucester convenience store. Deputies found the man bleeding from his neck and hand earlier this week… on Tuesday. Investigators say Radcliffe also cut his arm, leg and fingers. […]

Crab and Shrimp Feast to Benefit Middlesex Firefighters

Tickets are on sale for the third annual Crab and Shrimp Feast benefiting the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at Bethpage Camp-Resort near Urbanna, with seatings from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance or $60 at the door. Children 6 […]

Urbanna Founders Day Celebrates Colonial History

Urbanna will mark Founders Day Saturday with a free day of colonial history activities tied to Virginia’s 250th anniversary celebration. Events include a fife and drum march, living-history encampments, historic building tours and maritime exhibits. Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portraying Thomas Jefferson and Martha Washington will appear at Urbanna Baptist Church at 11 a.m. for a […]

Investigation Continues After Northern Neck Man Killed in Head-On Crash

Police now say it was 70 year old James Randolph Laws of Farnham who was killed Wednesday morning in a head-on crash in Richmond County. Virginia State Police say Laws was driving west on Route 360 near Meadowbrook Road at a high rate of speed when his car crossed into the eastbound lane and struck […]

Lancaster County Breaks Ground on Carter Cove Park

Lancaster County has broken ground on a new waterfront park at Carter Cove in Weems. The park is expected to open in spring 2027 with a boat ramp, kayak launch, nature trails, fishing pier, picnic shelter and educational pavilion. The Oyster Heritage Learning Center will be built on the site of a former oyster house […]

Harmony Grove Plans Back-to-School Blast

Harmony Grove Baptist Church and the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department will host the annual Back-to-School Blast Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church near Topping. Middlesex County children can receive free basic school supplies, food and take part in activities.

Lancaster Health Department Plans Back-To-School Vaccine Clinic

The Lancaster Health Department will hold a special back-to-school vaccination clinic next Thursday, August 6. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the health department office at 9049 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.

Virginia Primary Election Set for Tuesday

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections. Saturday is the final day for in-person early voting. Polls Tuesday will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Museum Program Focuses on Protecting Historic Homes

The Middlesex County Museum will host a program on preserving historic buildings Sunday, August 9, at 3 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Saluda. Joanna McKnight with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will explain how property owners can protect historic homes and qualify them for the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic […]

CODI Alert Issued for Missing Essex County Girl

Virginia State Police have issued a CODI Alert for a missing 13 year old girl from Essex County. The alert was requested by Tappahannock police, who say her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact law enforcement.