August 11, 2026
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Yellow Ned time coming soon
Early spring anglers often get their lines wet for the first time while looking for signs of yellow perch. Also known as “yellow Neds” or “ring perch,” these colorful fish are definitely harbingers of spring in many of Eastern Virginia’s tidal rivers. The only earlier competition the Neds have are chain pickerel, who seem to have no problem with even near-freezing water temperatures.
General Assembly nixes bills that required data centers to get SCC certificate
For most of the industry’s existence in Virginia, approvals for data centers were largely seen as a local issue – with the state and federal governments giving the thumbs up on certain permits.
Panel of women in agriculture discuss the challenges and joys of sustaining farm livelihoods
A dynamic panel of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation women shared candid insights on balancing farm life, family responsibilities and community leadership in a discussion called “Harvest of Hustle: Women Leading Farms, Families & Futures.”
NORTHUMBERLAND SHERIFF’S REPORT
2-17-2026
Northumberland moving forward on updated Comprehensive Plan
Last week, county planner Stuart McKenzie presented a revised draft of Northumberland County’s Comprehensive Plan to the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors, noting that the Northumberland County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend adoption.
VDH partially lifted the Potomac River advisory
On March 5, the Virginia Department of Health partially lifted a recreational water advisory that had been in place since Feb. 13 after the failure of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line. The advisory is now lifted for the section of the Potomac River stretching from Chain Bridge downstream to the Nice Memorial Bridge between King George and Maryland.
Warsaw Hoping for Exemption on Well Replacement
Warsaw is changing course on a costly state-mandated water project, shifting from figuring out how to pay for the upgrade to exploring whether they can avoid it altogether.
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
Birthday greetings to the following individuals from March 11th ~ 17th: 11th ~ Mabel Walker Lewis, Johana Wells, Faith Anderson, Geraldine Johnson-Brooks, Asia Fulcher, and Lataya King; 12th ~ Benita Gaines, James Johnson, Bernard Payne, and China Asleigh Lucas; 13th ~ Courtney Rhondell Jackson, Vincent Ball, and Amanda S. Wilson; 14th ~ Valerie Ann Brown-Weldon, Antron Brown, Lawrence Michael Hamm, Jr., and Angelica “Jelly” Baylor; 15th ~ Brenda Leigh Wells, Karen Fisher, Marques Taylor, Michael Andre Parker, Jr., Izola Coleman, William O. West, Kimberlynn Dixon, Endia Marie Ross, and Teresa “Tee” Parker; 16th ~ Carolyn W. Shaw, Irene J. Smith, Christopher Tyrone Maith, Emily Newman, Eric Christopher Clark, Keith Bryant, and Kevin Sutton; and 17th ~ Elijah Carey, Rosemary Carey, Elizabeth “Beck” Tate, and Corey Brown.
Immigration arrests spark bills to guarantee K-12 education rights for all Va. students
Bills would prevent Virginia schools from excluding students based on immigration status and provide guidance for educators and school boards
Northern Neck Calendar of Events
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