Michael Grandinetti Brings Magic Show to Kilmarnock This Month
Master illusionist Michael Grandinetti will open the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts 2025-26 season with “The Magic of Michael Grandinetti” Saturday at Lancaster Elementary School Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 online, $50 at the door, with limited season subscriptions still available.
Read MoreNorthumberland Anti-Litter Committee to distribute pick-up kits Saturday
The Northumberland County Anti-Litter Committee will hand out litter pick-up kits from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Heathsville Farmers Market. Kits include trash pickers, gloves, vests, and cigarette disposal containers. Residents can also sign the Clean County Pledge and learn about committee projects. Volunteers and new members are welcome, with monthly meetings […]
Read MoreLebanon UMC To Host Fundraising BBQ Dinner
Lebanon United Methodist Church will host a pork barbecue dinner today from 5 to 7 p.m. at 146 Lebanon Church Road. Proceeds will support local outreach ministries. Tickets can be purchased from church members, and organizers say the event is open to the community.
Read MoreUrbanna Poised To Buy New Town Hall On Virginia Street
The Urbanna Town Council has submitted a purchase agreement and $10,000 in earnest money to buy the H&H Properties building at 300 Virginia St. The 3,000 square-foot, two-story building will cost $615,000, paid entirely in cash with no mortgage. Funding comes from CARES Act money, proceeds from the old town hall sale, and town reserves.
Read MoreGeorge Washington Impersonator Visit Rescheduled For Urbanna
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society will host George Washington impersonator Andrew Packett at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club in Urbanna on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers, and $100 for sponsorship. Appetizers, wine, and beer will be served.
Read MoreStormont Landfill Could Be Site For Solar Power
Middlesex County officials are considering a solar farm at the closed Stormont landfill, following a visit to a similar site in Albemarle County. The Virginia DEQ allows solar on capped landfills as long as the ground isn’t penetrated, with panels secured by concrete and ballasts. Dominion Energy’s proposal would lease the Stormont site for nearly […]
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown And Tiger Beetles Delay Mill Creek Landing Dredging
Maintenance dredging at Mill Creek public boat landing in Wake has been delayed due to the potential presence of federally threatened northeastern beach tiger beetles and a slowdown in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permits amid the federal government shutdown. The landing remains open for small craft, but sand continues to build up. County officials […]
Read MoreYorktown Day Parade Canceled Due To Government Shutdown
The annual Yorktown Day Parade, celebrating the 1781 Revolutionary War victory, has been canceled because of the federal government shutdown. Organizers say however, most of the other events that are usually held on Main Street and at the Victory Monument, will move to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Wreath-laying ceremonies and a special exhibition […]
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of Northern Neck executive director Phillip Mumford resigns
Phillip A. Mumford is stepping down after more than 13 years leading the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck. Mumford, who has also been a frequent part of our morning show over the years, grew the organization from one small club serving 300 children to four counties with more than 800 kids, expanded […]
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