May 12, 2026
News
Rappahannock Activities Report
Compiled by Ryan Patterson / RHS Athletic Director Monday 3-16 *School Closed - no events Tuesday 3-17 Girls Tennis at Bruton - 4 p.m. (Dismissal and departure at 1:30 p.m.)
Plans unveiled for CBVFD storage building
Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department put forward a plan to arrange for the construction of a building on Colonial Avenue behind Lenny’s to store equipment such as hazmat gear, a second fire engine, and a boat. The building would also serve as a community facility for meetings and special events, such as weddings.
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstructionera law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.
Panel of women in agriculture discuss the challenges and joys of sustaining farm livelihoods
A dynamic panel of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation women shared candid insights on balancing farm life, family responsibilities and community leadership in a discussion called “Harvest of Hustle: Women Leading Farms, Families & Futures.”
General Assembly nixes bills that required data centers to get SCC certificate
For most of the industry’s existence in Virginia, approvals for data centers were largely seen as a local issue – with the state and federal governments giving the thumbs up on certain permits.
Northumberland Chair hopes to spark a movement for dispatchers
After watching bills fail year after year in Richmond, Northumberland County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Brann is hoping a local effort can help build momentum to support emergency dispatchers across Virginia.
Two Northern Neck sites receiving Commonwealth History Fund grants
Two Northern Neck historical sites will receive funding through the Commonwealth History Fund.
Westmoreland gives Rt. 347 project the stamp of approval
In February, at the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors’ meeting, County Administrator Jim Taylor brought forth a matter involving documents that would update the state highway system. This has been particularly relevant for the County ever since the realignment project for Route 347 came to completion in 2021. The highway system needs to reflect both new and abandoned routes. According to Taylor, while the roadway realignment project started in 2020 and finished the year after, VDOT’s central office required confirmation from the current Board that they supported the previously approved project. This would allow VDOT to finalize the formal changes.