November 9, 2026
Living
Richmond County Celebrates Trio of October Centenarians
At its October meeting, the Richmond County Board of Supervisors celebrated three Northern Neck Senior Care residents who joined the ranks of local centenarians this month, honoring lives marked by service, perseverance, faith, and community involvement.
RCC Offering Opportunities for Experienced Welding Professionals
Community colleges often rely on professionals from industry to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace expectations. Rappahannock Community College is doing just that, seeking experienced welding professionals to help with training in welding and metal fabrication.
Blackley-Rice Graduates Leadership Program
Julia Blackley-Rice, Warsaw’s town treasurer, clerk, and FOIA officer, recently graduated from the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute.
WHS Teacher Goes the Distance in RAGBRAI
From July 18–25, Westmoreland High School teacher Jay Lightfoot completed RAGBRAI #53 (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) alongside approximately 15,000 other riders to accept the challenge.
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.
Westmoreland Shows Support for National 4-H Week
Last Monday, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors held a work session, during which a proclamation was made involving Wendy Herdman, the 4-H extension agent for Westmoreland County. Herdman explained that October 4th through 10th was National 4-H Week.
Colonial Beach Council Recognizes 15 Years of Service
At last month’s meeting, Colonial Beach Town Council recognized Lisa Okes, who has been the Town’s finance director for the last 15 years.
Colonial Beach Honors Retiring Officer
Last week, Colonial Beach Town Council set aside time dur‑ing a busy monthly meeting to congratulate and honor Lieutenant Vernetta Wright of the Colonial Beach Police Department, who retired on August 28.
CBPD Chief Parsons Earns Law Enforcement Executive Certification
Colonial Beach Police Chief Les Parsons was one of 24 law enforcement leaders newly designated as a Certified Command Executive Officer by Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP).
NNMFHC & VCU Dental School Partnership Prompts Visit
The Northern Neck–Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC) offers dental services that not only greatly ben‑efit the community but also support those pursuing dental careers—an impact recently highlighted during a visit from leaders of the VCU School of Dentistry.