June 24, 2026
News
AARP Virginia Scam Alert: We’ll Buy Your Home Ads & Mailers
If you own a home, you’ve probably received a solicitation saying, “We want to buy your house.” The offer may sound appealing, but it’s often not in your best interest.
CHESAPEAKE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES ATHLETICS AWARDS FOR WINTER 2025-26
Chesapeake Academy’s Athletic Director Ms. Jane Allen and Coach Tyler Colding announced Chesapeake Academy’s Winter Athletics Awards at a school assembly in early March. For the 2025-2026 winter athletics season, certificates were awarded to all athletes participating, and special awards were given to recognize the most improved, the most valuable player, and the coach’s award in the three spring sports.
Chesapeake Bank invests in Northumberland’s future
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck has announced that Chesapeake Bank generously sponsored the Life & Workforce Readiness Room at the under construction Northumberland Clubhouse. The space is designed to prepare young people for success in school, work, and life.
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstruction-era law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.
Oysters reduce spread of disease among blue crabs, study shows
With no wind to speak of, the water was calm along a pier on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. And with no clouds to speak of, the sun beat down on Xuqing Chen as she filled a mesh cage with oysters on a hot summer day in 2021.
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.
