August 11, 2026
News
Conservation groups raise alarm as Potomac River named most endangered in the nation
The Potomac River, otherwise known as “the nation’s river,” has been named the most endangered river in the country, following a massive sewage spill earlier this year and the ongoing buildout of thirsty data centers across the watershed.
Farm, rural entrepreneurs can compete for over $100,000 in national competition
From innovative technology that protects livestock farmers, robots that eliminate the need for farmers to enter grain bins or a hydroelectric crop irrigation product, these are just some of the creative businesses that have won past Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenges.
NORTHUMBERLAND SPRING HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
Northumberland County’s 2026 Spring Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW) collection will take place at the Middle School Bus parking lot off Route 360 in Heathsville on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8 a.m.12 p.m.
Career Fair at NHS draws praise
Northumberland County Public Schools hosted a career fair this month that was praised as a major success.
Parr Joins Richmond County’s Centenarians
Having reached the remarkable age of 100, Margaret Parr was welcomed into Richmond County’s Centenarian Group by the Board of Supervisors, who publicly recognized her as a cher‑ished member of the community.
Lancaster celebrates opening of Harper’s Creek
Last weekend, Lancaster County hosted the grand opening of Harper’s Creek Park and Working Waterfront Complex, a new public access site created through a public‑private partnership between Lancaster County and Stay the Course.
Richmond County still working on 2025 tax bills
Richmond County residents are still wait‑ing for their 2025 personal property tax bills, which normally would have been mailed in the fall and due the first week of December.
Rappahannock Activities Report
Monday 4-20 Varsity SB at Windsor - 4:30 p.m. (Dismissal at 1 p.m., departure at 1:15 p.m.) JV Baseball vs. Mechanicsville - Home - 6 p.m.
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
(804) 436-4570 Birthday greetings to the following individuals from April 22nd ~ 28th: 22nd ~ Maria Brockington-Veney, Rudolph Castor, Alex Eugene Johnson, Ellsworth Donald Anderson, Dominic Fortune, and Justin Self; 23rd ~ Joyce Anderson, Betty Mosier, Irene M. Lee, Natasha Dixon, Ernest Wilson III, Brenda Levere, Dawns Jewell, Bryant Gray, and Wizdom B. Rahim; 24th ~ Michael Wallace, Connie Turner Smith, Lillian McCoy, Warnel C. Smith, Sr., and Ada Dameron; 25th ~Arnetta J. Butler, Renee Denise Brooks, Velma Denise Carey, Sharese Thompson, Joe Taylor, Mary Catherine Smith, and Hannah Blagmon; 26th ~ Fannie Smith, Robert Bryant, Sarah F. Smith, Wayland Thommpson, Jr., and Javontri K. Fauntleroy; 27th ~ Betty Jean Laws Payne; and 28th ~ Debuse Crabbe.
RHS Praises Teachers of the Year
Rappahannock High School recognized two exceptional educators for their dedication, professionalism, and impact on students. Nicole Syster was named as the 2026 Teacher of the Year and Elizabeth Norris as the 2026 Rookie Teacher of the Year.