October 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
County Discusses Closure of Carry-On & Looking Ahead
At the start of the month, news started to filter through the county that Carry‑On Trailer, a business that employed 179 people and was the mainstay of the industrial park to the east of Montross, would be closing its doors. Last Wednesday, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors gave details of what had happened. Earlier in the month, Chairman Tim Trivett also spoke on the subject to the Colonial Beach Town Council.
More Finance Staff Needed As Workload Presents Risks
Without action on the school nutrition budget, the county will likely have to put up funds, the Joint Finance Committee was warned.
Federal Watershed Grants Awarded to Support Projects Focused on Rappahannock Tribe
At an event in Smithfield this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $90 million in funding for Chesapeake Bay watershed initiatives, including two Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants supporting efforts to improve access to culturally important fisheries for the Rappahannock Tribe.
Contractor Selected for Little Wicomico Emergency Dredging
The project to secure emergency dredging for the Little Wicomico River has taken another step forward. The Northern Neck Planning District Commission (NNPDC) announced that Docks of the Bay, based in White Stone, has been awarded the contract for the work.
RCPS Superintendent Reports Progress on Sales Tax Exploration
By Michelle Smith Richmond County Public Schools is moving forward with a year-long planning process to evaluate its facility needs and determine how it might… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Richmond County Resident Fishes 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series
Richmond County Resident Fishes 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series
KG Planning Commission Defers Action on Gibson Solar 2.0
Isaac Leuthold, a representative of Hanwha Renewables, told the King George Planning Commission that the current version of the Gibson Solar Project not only meets but exceeds all four key evaluation criteria for a special exception permit.
Stratford Hall Signs Easement Protecting 480 Acres
By Richard Burrell This Sunday, a signing ceremony took place on the grounds of Stratford Hall near the Great House, wherein the Preserve and the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Blackley-Rice Graduates Leadership Program
Julia Blackley-Rice, Warsaw’s town treasurer, clerk, and FOIA officer, recently graduated from the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute.
Northumberland Cuts Ribbon on New Playground
Northumberland Public Schools is celebrating a long awaited project—the opening of the new playground at the elementary school.