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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.

Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstruction-era law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.

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.

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.

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned March 14 without finalizing a budget, capping a legislative session marked by debate over affordability, regulation and the state’s economic direction.

Last week, the Warsaw Town Council approved increases to a list of rates and fees.

Richmond County celebrated the lives of three centenarians living at Northern Neck Senior Care.