November 9, 2026
Living
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.
BGCNN Cuts Ribbon on 1st Phase of Building Great Futures
LastThursday, 8200 Northumberland Highway was packed with people and positive energy as the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck (BGCNN) celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated Northumberland Clubhouse.
DOZENS OF ANGLERS CAST LINES ON KIDS FISHING DAY
As the morning dawned on Saturday, June 6, the coffee was a welcome start to a day filled with a lot of hope. Dust drifted behind the first car making its way down the gravel road into the Wilna Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, heading toward the lodge at Wilna Pond.
Veteran Starts Garden at Rehab Center
At the Westmoreland Rehab Center in Colonial Beach, a 76-year-old Army veteran decided to stave off boredom with a productive pursuit— growing a garden.