August 16, 2026
Michelle Smith
Westmoreland adopts budget with lower than expected tax hike
In Westmoreland, the impending budget adoption seemed poised at one point to drop a 12‑cent increase in taxes.
King George Sheriff announces retirement
“Serving as sheriff has been an honor of a lifetime,” said King George Sheriff Chris Giles last week as he announced that he’ll retire at the end of 2026.
Rappahannock Tribe gets good news in battle over Caroline water withdrawals
Last month, the Rappahannock Tribe scored a victory in its battle against Caroline County’s Rappahannock River water withdrawal project.
Stuart: ‘Communities Lose’ With Final Data Center Water Regs
On June 22, Virginia Senator Richard Stuart announced he secured a “first-in-the-nation safeguard to stop data centers from draining groundwater,” but what the Commonwealth got… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Securing another grant allows NPL to complete the park
Northumberland Public Library secured an AARP Community Challenge grant, bringing in the funds needed to complete the new pocket park that opened earlier this year.
LHS Construction Worker Injured in Crash
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VA Declaration of Rights added to annual reading event at Christ Church
Last week, members of the community gathered at Historic Christ Church in Weems— some to read and some to hear—the text of two founding documents: the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Declaration of Rights, both of which marked their 250th anniversary this year.
VMRC approved intake structure for Caroline’s eminent domain water project
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approved Caroline County’s request to build an intake structure along the Rappahannock River, a project that involves using farmland acquired by eminent domain.
WPD announces departure & promotion
This week, approximately 2½ years after stepping into the role, Warsaw Police Chief Sean L. Peterson announced his departure, reporting that he is leaving to become Chief of Police at Christopher Newport University, starting on August 3.
Serious accident in Weems follows call for speed study
The day after Lancaster Supervisors called attention to the dangers at the junction where Christ Church and Old Salem roads meet Irvington Road, there was another serious accident at that intersection.