Rappahannock 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 […]
Read MoreMedicare Dementia Care Program Session Planned
An information session is scheduled to highlight a new Medicare program aimed at supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers. The event runs at 1 p.m. February 20 at Lancaster Community Library. Presenters will explain Medicare’s new GUIDE Model, which offers coordinated care, caregiver education, and annual respite services for eligible participants. Officials with […]
Read MoreWittman Secures Funding For Chesapeake Bay Dredging Project
First District Congressman Rob Wittman has delivered 810-thousand dollars to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority. The funding was approved by Congress and signed into law earlier this month as part of a federal transportation and housing spending bill. The money will be used to acquire upland sites for the disposal of dredge […]
Read MoreBoater Education Classes And Seminars Set For March
The Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron will offer a series of boater education classes and free seminars in March at its Kilmarnock classroom. A seven-week sailing course begins March 2, covering sailing fundamentals, safety, and boat handling, while VA Boater Certification classes are scheduled March 14 and 21. Free seminars on boating weather and […]
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