August 11, 2026
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AARP Virginia Scam Alert: We’ll Buy Your Home Ads & Mailers
If you own a home, you’ve probably received a solicitation saying, “We want to buy your house.” The offer may sound appealing, but it’s often not in your best interest.
For Kent, General Assembly ‘26 sparks affordability concerns
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned March 14 without finalizing a budget, capping a legislative session marked by debate over affordability, regulation and the state’s economic direction.
Warsaw increases water, sewer, some fees
Last week, the Warsaw Town Council approved increases to a list of rates and fees.
Northumberland calls on Dominion & NNEC to address high power bills
Last week, the Northumberland Board of Supervisors heard from representatives of Dominion Energy and Northern Neck Electric Cooperative (NNEC) amid residents’ concerns about high energy bills.
Krause
W. Barry Krause, 81, of Lottsburg, Va., passed away on March 9, 2026. A “come here” to the Northern Neck, he married a wonderful, local lady, Mary Margaret, and became a resident of the area for the last 23 years of his life. Barry was born on May 3, 1944, in Manchester, Connecticut, and was raised there. He moved to Virginia in the early ‘60’s to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech) and major in mechanical engineering. He pursued graduate work at the University of Rhode Island.
Richmond County Celebrates 3 Centenarians
Richmond County celebrated the lives of three centenarians living at Northern Neck Senior Care.
General Assembly agrees on recognizing Wiccocomico Pinn Lineage of Northumberland
The Virginia General Assembly approved SJ 25, a resolution sponsored by Senator Richard Stuart that formally recognizes the historic Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County.
Northern Neck Calendar of Events
Continuing Events:
Letter to the Editor
Are you fixing a problem that does not exist to help a dictator.
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Trump’s Unbridled Racism The Trump presidency’s assault on decency through blatant racism continues.