September 10, 2026
Michelle Smith
Time for Beach Music Fest nears
With September here, the Northern Neck Beach Music Festival in Colonial Beach is just shy of a week away. Slated to occur on the 12th and 13th of the month, it is a celebration that will see the Town Hill park packed to the gills with vendors and tents as people gather to enjoy beach music, food, raffles, and a chance to dance on the sand.
FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS W/ LOCAL TEAM SHUTOUTS
On Friday night, the Westmoreland High School Eagles started their football season at their home stadium with a 21-13 loss to the James Monroe High School Yellowjackets The Essex Trojans suffered a similar fate, losing 20-30 against the Sussex Central Tigers.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
Archaeological Dig Paves Way for Woodworkers’ New Home
By: Michelle Smith On August 18, men got on their hands and knees to scrape the earth behind Rice’s Hotel / Hughletts Tavern (RHHT) with… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Strong Encouraging School Construction Tax
By: Michelle Smith Richmond County’s new superintendent, Jason Strong, has been priming the Board of Supervisors to consider a possible 1% local sales tax dedicated… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Work Commenced on Water Line Near Magnum RV
By: Richard Burrell Work on an unforeseen wrinkle in the Montross water line replacement project is underway at the doorstep of Magnum RV. An explanation… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Eagles Lose Season Opener
By: Richard Burrell On Friday night, the Westmoreland High School Eagles started their football season at their home stadium with a loss to the James… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bay Aging Earns National Achievement Award
Bay Aging received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging for its “Beyond Caregiver Support: Integrating Social Care With Health Care” program.
Colonial Beach Recognizes Half Decade of Public Works Service
Last week, the Colonial Beach Town Council offered a round of thanks to a member of the Public Works Department, Mr. Michael Welden, who has been on board for the last five years. While he was not in attendance for the presentation, that did not stop Mayor Robin Schick from singing the man’s praises.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR ACCOUNTS PROMPT SPONTANEOUS DONATION
Love Thy Neighbor has really helped me with being on a fixed income, Mike Rutherford told King George Supervisors. “I can’t buy my steaks anymore because I don’t go to work...Sometimes you just have to trust in the community and I think that’s pretty fair. So I hope you all support that group.”