Rappahannock Tribe Earns Environmental Honor
The Rappahannock Tribe has received a 2026 Governor’s Gold Environmental Excellence Award for its Return to the River Restoration Initiative. The project has helped reconnect tribal members with the Rappahannock River while restoring nearly one thousand acres of ancestral land at Fones Cliffs in Richmond County. The award also recognizes conservation efforts, including forest restoration, […]
Read MoreGrant Funds CNC Training Program In Lancaster County
A new CNC machining training program is coming to Lancaster County after GO Virginia awarded more than 431-thousand dollars to help address a shortage of skilled machinists in the region. The partnership includes Rappahannock Community College, Lancaster County and Turn Dynamics of Kilmarnock. The 180-hour hands-on program will train students in machining, safety, quality control […]
Read MoreMusic By The River Concert Series Returns In June
A popular summer concert series is making its return to Belle Isle State Park beginning June 13. “Music by the River,” organized by the Friends of Belle Isle State Park, will feature live performances every Saturday evening through mid-August. Shows will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park’s picnic area. Organizers say the […]
Read MoreOvernight Lane Closures On Norris Bridge
Motorists traveling on Route 3 across the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties should expect brief overnight delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation says maintenance work has reduced the bridge to one lane with one-way alternating traffic controlled by automated flagging devices. Closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. […]
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