September 25, 2026
Living
SUPERBOWL CHAMP RETURNS TO COLONIAL BEACH FOR SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY
Last Thursday saw two-time NFL champion Torrey Smith host a massive giveaway of school supplies in his hometown, Colonial Beach, at the town park that bears his name. The giveaway, called the Torrey Smith Colonial Beach Book Bag Bash, ran from 5–7 p.m., and for once, the weather cooperated. The sky was blue, the sun was out, but the steamy heat and haze that had plagued the area in the previous weeks were gone, and when the appointed hour came, parents and kids started lining up at the pavilion, stretching down along the park’s edge.
Kilmarnock declares Ashburn Day
July 24, 2026 will be Carroll Lee Ashburn Day in Kilmarnock, the Town Council announced Monday.
Boys & Girls Club pulls out of Westmoreland
Board of Supervisors talk revival of Parks & Rec
Champion of Menokin receives DAR Historic Preservation honor
For decades, architectural historian, author and preservation advocate Calder Loth has been one of the most influential voices in protecting Virginia’s historic places—including Menokin, the Richmond County home of Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lightfoot Lee.
DWR accepting public comments on regulation and fee changes
The Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources is seeking public input on a package of proposed changes to wildlife, fisheries, boating, hunting, trapping, and camping regulations, along with increases to several outdoor recreation fees.
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.
NDSS ADDS PERSONAL TOUCH TO COOLING ASSISTANCE
For the Northumberland Department of Social Services, this year’s Cooling Assistance program got personal.
Colonial Beach Town Manager Talks Importance of VA250
As this is the year of our nation’s 250th birthday, the Northern Neck has leaned into its deep historical resources as part of a program called VA250. The Colonial Beach Town Manager included a presentation on this during last week’s Town Council meeting.
A.T. Johnson Class of ‘70 Gathers for 2nd Reunion
The last graduating class from A.T. Johnson High School started holding reunions last year and were determined to make sure that they didn’t wait another 55 years before gathering again. The class of 1970 held a reunion last weekend at the former Black high school constructed in the days of segregation.