October 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
Amazon Agreement Resolves ‘One Problem,’ More Negotiations Ahead, King George Supervisors Say
“We’ve heard a lot of ‘oh you’ve paved the way for Amazon,” King George Board of Supervisors Chairman David Sullins told the public last week. “We’ve solved one problem. We’ve settled a zoning case,” he said of the county’s agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Carry-On Shutting Down Montross Plant
Carry-On Trailer’s facility in Montross is preparing to permanently close, according to a notice its parent company, American Trailer World (ATW), submitted to Virginia Works on September 30.
Colonial Beach Resident Receives Achievement Award
Sal Puglisi, a 95‑year‑old Colonial Beach resident and member of Coast Guard Auxiliary 3‑10 in Callao, received the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Achievement Medal for his tireless work performing Vessel Safety Checks, ensuring that private owners’ boats meet safety standards.
VDH ISSUES EMERGENCY CONDEMNATION FOR LITTLE WICOMICO SHELLFISH
Last Friday, the Virginia Department of Health issued an emergency shellfish area condemnation for the Little Wicomico River following a reported link to a Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania.
NWP Energy Seeking Conditional Use Permit for Fuel Station in Burgess
On Thursday, the Northumberland Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on NWP Energy’s request for a conditional use permit to allow a fuel station in Burgess.
‘Pirates of the Bay’ Uncovers Local Pirate History
By: Michelle Smith Blackbeard is not a myth, nor is he a historical figure whose capers were limited to foreign waters. That is just one… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bike Fest Opens With a Tribute to Willey
By: Richard Burrell Last weekend, the streets of Colonial Beach rattled with the thunder of motorcycles as the 12th annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest kicked… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Teams Working to Display Dominance
By: Richard Burrell Last Saturday saw the Lancaster Red Devils roll into Colonial Beach, entering at 3–1 and looking to add another notch on their… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Red Devils Add a Win in Colonial Beach
Last Saturday saw the Lancaster Red Devils roll into Colonial Beach, entering at 3–1 and looking to rack up another notch on their hay fork.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Special Highway Marker Approved for Northumberland Lynching
Northumberland is set to receive a historical highway marker acknowledging a brutal lynching that occurred in the county in 1917.