August 11, 2026
News
KING GEORGE JOINING MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PFAS SETTLEMENT
At the July 21 meeting, the King George Board of Supervisors voted to join a settlement for PFAS groundwater contamination.
NORTHUMBERLAND ADMINISTRATOR GETS AUTHORITY TO APPROVE STYROFOAM BAN EXEMPTIONS
Northumberland County supervisors unanimously voted to authorize County Administrator Luttrell Tadlock to grant temporary exemptions to Virginia’s Styrofoam ban for food‑service containers.
Sheriff Makes ‘Promise’ to Sexual Predators
Following the announcement of recent child sex abuse arrests, Richmond County Sheriff Stephan Smith issued a warning to others who may be in the county but have not yet been identified.
VACo Presents Lancaster’s Achievement Award
In May, Lancaster was announced as one of the recipients of the 2026 Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for the Windmill Point County Maritime Recreational Campus. Last week, Katie Boyle, Deputy Director of VACo, came to the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors meeting to present that award.
Montross Town Council votes to assist new businesses
Starting a small business can be an incredibly risky venture. Montross has seen The Gypsy Box and Bunny Burger open their doors for soft openings in recent months. At last week’s meeting, Montross Town Council unanimously voted in favor of helping both busi‑nesses in the form of rent assistance.
POLICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING 13-YEAR-OLD
It has been over a week since 13 year old Z’Mari Gomillion went missing from Tappahannock.
Gypsy Box Hosts Grand Opening
The Gypsy Box, a new art gallery and gift shop, hosted its grand opening last Friday afternoon.
Windmill Road Bridge Project Delayed Again
By: Michelle Smith The Windmill Point Road bridge replacement project has been delayed for a second time, pushing back the start of construction. VDOT now… Login to continue reading Login…
Driver Killed in Warsaw Crash Identified as Farnham Resident
By: Michelle Smith Virginia State Police have identified the man killed in a head-on collision in Warsaw as 70-year-old James Randolph Laws of Farnham. Authorities… Login to continue reading Login…
Warsaw Rejects Smoke & Vape Shop
The Warsaw Town Council and Planning Commission each voted against approving a Smoke & Vape Shop at 132 Court Circle, the storefront formerly occupied by the Northern Neck News.