May 12, 2026
News
Ongoing drought conditions delay spring plantings, stress cropland across Virginia
More than a few passing showers are needed to fully quench agricultural lands parched from persistent drought statewide.
CRRL Announces Permanent Endowment
Central Rappahannock Regional Library announced the establishment of The Library Fund for Literacy and Learning, a permanent endowment created in 2025 in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region.
RICHMOND COUNTY IMPOSES BURN BAN
Richmond County has enacted a countywide burn ban that took effect at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, in response to increasingly dangerous fire conditions.
Three Rivers Health District conducts biohazard threat exercise
Last Friday, the Three Rivers Health District and local partners conducted a biological event training exercise simulating a coordinated public response to a novel influenza A virus.
NAPS Awards $4,500 in Scholarships to College-Bound NHS Seniors
Three college-bound Northumberland High School seniors received scholarships from the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) during the Senior Recognition ceremony on April 27.
Northumberland planning to audit school nutrition program
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors granted its blessing for the county finance team to conduct an internal audit of the school system’s nutrition program.
Cancer Fundraiser in Colonial Beach exceeds goal
Last weekend was time for Colonial Beach to shine on the cancer fundraising stage as residents and businesses banded together for another round in an effort that has been running for the last 15 years.
King George ‘Teleworkaholic’ pleads guilty to wire fraud
A King George woman whom federal prosecutors branded a “teleworkaholic” built a three year fraud scheme stacking full time remote jobs on top of one another. She’s now facing a prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud.