June 10, 2026
Michelle Smith
BCWBD releases employer toolkit to help businesses tackle workforce challenges
Employers across the Bay region now have access to a new resource designed to help navigate one of the biggest business challenges: finding, developing, and retaining skilled workers.
MEDINA CHARGED WITH 19-YEAR-OLD WATKINS’ MURDER
Abraham Medina has been formally charged with the murder of Gabriella Watkins, a 19-year-old who went missing in Westmoreland in December 2024 and whose body was discovered in Essex in January 2025.
RichCo sees success in 1st spring hazmat collection
Richmond County appears set to continue hosting household hazardous waste collection events twice a year after the first-ever spring event drew positive feedback from residents.
Remembering the Fallen in Montross
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Last week in Montross, there was an annual gathering to remember the fallen from each of the counties of the Northern Neck.
Worship Watch comes to Little Zion Baptist Church
Enough tragedies have happened in churches across the country that the public increasingly acknowledges that horrid things can happen in houses of worship. Instead of letting worries fester, First Sergeant Antwan Smith of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office decided that keeping people aware and prepared was the best approach. Thus, the Worship Watch Program was born.
$673k Investment bringing CNC machining program to Lancaster
GO Virginia has awarded a $431,575 grant to help address a regional shortage of machinists and expand workforce opportunities in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
Yackel retiring from the Haven
After 29 years of service at The Haven Shelter & Services, executive director Patricia “Ellen” Yackel is retiring.
Celebration & fireworks coming in June
The Northern Neck has many links to the historic origins of the country. In honor of the nation’s 250 anniversary, Stratford Hall will be hosting a major event on the 6th and 7th of June–Virginia Resolved–celebrating a precursor to the Declaration of Independence.
Nutrition account issues raised with School Board & Supervisors
Feeding students could start costing the County, the boards were warned
BGCNN Offering Summer Nutrition Program
School is out, and summer meals are in!