August 11, 2026
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Attorney General Jay Jones: Know Your Fair Housing Rights in Virginia
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Office of the Attorney General reminds Virginians that housing discrimination is illegal—and that the law protects you at every step of your housing journey.
Saga to save St. Margaret’s continues
St. Margaret’s School has been an ubiquitous part of the town of Tappahannock for over a hundred years, but recent events have put the school’s future in jeopardy.
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Northumberland Calendar of Events
Continuing Events:
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
Looking forward to local striper times
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, I might owe the universe an apology. Recently I participated in Comedy Night at a local NN brewery. I’m a total amateur, never did standup comedy before, was scared to do it but not overwhelmed with stage fright, had only an afternoon to prepare, and with a headful of doubts and a heartful of hopes (my hopes being possibly good at this and maybe make money doing it some day) I just said the hell with it and did it. I have a feeling now that doing comedy might be dangerous.
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, There is a growing push in Richmond to alter Virginia’s Constitution, so politicians can redraw congressional districts for short term political advantage. That is not what redistricting is supposed to be, and Virginians should reject it.
Letters to the Editor
E ditor Dear Editor, Why “No Kings” Demonstrations? Two Hundred Fifty, “years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
Virginia State Parks announce Earth Week
Virginia State Parks will celebrate Earth Day not only on April 22, but during April 17-26 to allow more time for visitors to engage in activities and enjoy more time outside this spring giving back at a state park.
Chick Check: What to Know Before Building a Backyard Chicken Flock
About 20 years ago, chickens—long a staple of farms and homesteads— began showing up in urban and suburban yards. They enabled city dwellers to source homegrown food, provided a touch of nature amid the urban jungle, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report, 11 million U.S. households own backyard chickens, a 28% increase from 2023.