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Lancaster High Band Room To Receive Farewell Celebration

After more than five decades of music, rehearsals and memories, Lancaster High School’s longtime Band Room 245 will be honored with a farewell gathering this weekend. The school is inviting former and current band members to a potluck celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, as the band prepares to move into its new facility […]

Air Force Band Returning To Irvington For America 250 Concert

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will return to Irvington this coming Saturday for a free outdoor performance celebrating America 250, the nation’s 250th anniversary year. The 60-member ensemble from Joint Base Langley-Eustis will perform patriotic music, Broadway favorites, film scores, jazz and military tributes beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Irvington Commons. […]

Drought Warning Continues Across Northern Neck And Most Of Virginia

Despite some limited relief, a drought warning remains in effect across the Northern Neck and nearly all of Virginia, with rainfall statewide running about seven-and-a-half inches below average since October. Residents are being urged to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by at least 10 percent. Officials warn that without sustained rainfall, some areas could face […]

White Stone Awaits Key Decisions On Council Seat, Storage Proposal

White Stone officials are turning their attention to several upcoming decisions after adopting a $453,425 budget for the new fiscal year. The Town Council is expected to consider filling a vacant council seat at its July meeting following the appointment of Irving Brittingham as interim mayor. Meanwhile, Lancaster County supervisors are scheduled to revisit a […]

Wooden Boat School Opens New Facility In Claraville

A new chapter is underway for the Northern Neck Wooden Boat School in Claraville. The organization will cut the ribbon today on a new boat-building facility next to Northumberland Middle School. Thirteen middle and high school students are taking part in a free summer camp, learning woodworking and boat-building skills with help from experienced volunteers. […]

Mathews School Consolidation Plans Moving Forward

Mathews County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to consolidate from three schools to two. Thomas Hunter Middle School will close, with Mathews Elementary expanding to serve kindergarten through seventh grade. The school board also voted to rename the building the Thomas Hunter Education Center as it transitions into a multi-use facility for school […]

USAF Heritage Band Returning to Irvington

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will return to Irvington on June 27 for its 32nd annual appearance. The free concert at Irvington Commons will feature patriotic music, Broadway favorites, film scores and a tribute to the nation’s military branches as part of the America 250 celebration. Organizers expect hundreds of attendees […]

Middlesex County Welcomes Three New Employees

Middlesex County has hired three key employees to fill important government positions. Joyce Wolfe has been named director of Planning and Community Development, Darnell Polk is the county’s new Facilities and Grounds superintendent, and Elizabeth Ott has joined the staff as Geographic Information Systems and E-911 coordinator. County leaders welcomed the trio during the June […]

Northern Neck Orchestra Announces Chamberfest Concerts

The Northern Neck Orchestra will present two Chamberfest concerts in Kilmarnock this month. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at Grace Episcopal Church and then on June 28 at Good Luck Cellars. The series will feature works by some of history’s greatest composers, along with music inspired by folk traditions, jazz and cultures from […]

Northumberland Supervisors Deny Bay Ordinance Exception

Northumberland County supervisors have unanimously denied a request to build a pole barn within the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area on the Little Wicomico River in Reedville. Supervisors voted 5-0 against the exception, saying the proposed structure did not meet requirements for development within the protected resource area and conflicted with the intent of the Bay […]