June 24, 2026
News
Binder-inspired Ingredient Disclosure Bill halted in the House
“Imagine this: you’re prescribed a life saving medication but hidden within its formula is an ingredient that could trigger a severe allergic reaction or, worse, exacerbate a chronic condition like Celiac disease. This isn’t a hypothetical nightmare. It’s a reality for millions of Americans today,” King George County Supervisor Cathy Binder told the House Social Services Subcommittee.
2026 Montross Fall Festival beginning to take shape
Barbara Jean Jones, one of the lead voices on the Montross Fall Festival Committee, revealed that all plans for this year’s event are being made with the 250th anniversary in mind.
Rappahannock Activities Report
The RHS Girls Basketball team won their Class 1 Region A Semifinal Round over Middlesex. That win not only qualified the team for the Region Championship game but it also earned them a spot in the Class 1 VHSL State Tournament.
Richmond County has hazardous waste events scheduled through 2027
Residents of Richmond County will now have two opportunities each year to dispose of household hazardous waste, as county officials move forward with a newly added spring collection event.
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
Birthday greetings to the following individuals from March 4th ~ 10th: 4th ~ Barbara W. Gant, Shirley Lewis, George Thompson, and Vanessa Nelms Barley; 5th ~ Retired General Dennis Via; 6th ~ Tamika Croxton Fontaine and Louise Clayton; 7th ~ Mary Jones Robinson, Doris Matthews, Tajuana Clayton, Travis Epps, Lisa Brown Fauntleroy, and Keith Wise; 8th ~ Chasity Howard, Yvonne Wright, Gloria W. Wood and Devinity Ashton; 9th ~ Keeshawn Crawford, Avis Tate, Mary Naomi Gill, Donnell Tyree Anderson, Virginia Henderson Fitch and William Curry; and 10th ~ Gloria Gray, Michael Timothy Drummond, Jr., Mary L. Lewis, and Kameron Jones.
Trial for fatal Norris Bridge crash moved to June
The jury trial for a Lancaster County man charged in a double fatal crash on the Norris Bridge has been pushed to June.
RCC STUDENTS & ADMINISTRATORS ADVOCATE FOR INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY
In a powerful show of support for Virginia’s community colleges, Rappahannock Community College (RCC) President Dr. Shannon Kennedy and Dean of Student Development Dr. David Keel led a group of RCC students to the Virginia General Assembly recently to meet with legislators and discuss the future of education in the state. The students shared their personal stories with Delegates Hillary Pugh Kent and Keith Hodges, highlighting the impact of community college programs that provide students with affordable pathways to in-demand careers.