September 20, 2026
News
Edible flowers have budding health and market potential
A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses to whole health benefits.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to RCC
Rappahannock Community College (RCC) received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish our students and staff who may be experiencing food insecurity.
IN 2025, NCSO FIELDS MORE CALLS, EXPANDS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a growing demand for service in 2025, while also expanding its role in community outreach and public safety programs, according to its annual report.
CA’S TRASHION SHOW HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND DESIGN
While considering sustainability in their Arts and Innovation class,Chesapeake Academy’s middle school designers considered the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
(804) 436-4570 Birthday greetings to the following individuals from March 25th ~ 31st: 25th ~ Levernia Veney, James Wise, Mildred Garner, and Timothy Burrell; 26th ~ Christopher Russell, Robert Matthews, Linda Barber, Tonya Thompson, and Kip Slater; 27th ~ Anthony LaShawn Lovett, Keisha Taylor Thomas, Mark Pounds, Robert Smith, Marcus Howard, Kenneth Hackett, and Marian Betts Cockrell; 28th ~ Helen Currence Liggens, Shaun Yerby, Delma Arthur, Gladys Henry, and Michelle Gordon; 29th ~ Tracey Taylor, Kevin Gresham, David Butler, Dwandre Laquan Parker, Gregory Usual, and Deborah Silver; 30th ~ Verline Canada, Titina Fauntleroy, Gerald Clayton, Monica Johnson, and Robert Wise; and 31st ~ Russell Veney, Kenneth Parker, Jazelle Rae Reed, and Lucy J. Thompson.
Rappahannock Activities Report
Monday 3-23 JV-Varsity Soccer vs Mathews - Home - 5:30 p.m.
Application window open for Claude Moore opportunities healthcare scholarships
Claude Moore Opportunities, a statewide nonprofit focused on healthcare workforce development, is now accepting applications for scholarships to support Fredericksburg, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula area students pursuing healthcare careers through the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Claude Moore and local partners are funding up to three $2,500 scholarships to support students in the region as part of the Virginia Partnership for Health Science Careers, a statewide network of regional healthcare workforce development partnerships organized by Claude Moore.
Plan to transform Washington & Lee into community center moves forward
The old Washington & Lee High School building may no longer serve as a place of education, but it’s quite clear that many in Westmoreland have no intention of letting it slowly fall apart. The building has been put to good use several times in recent years, including as a venue for the Westmoreland Chapter of the Northern Neck Boys & Girls Club and as a dance studio by Hearts In Motion.