November 12, 2026
News
Update provided on Westmoreland’s ParentSquare Communications
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, Christopher Evans, the division’s director of technology, provided an update on ParentSquare, which he described as “a onestop shop for our parents, students, and staff for division public communications, staff-level communications, individual teachers, coaches, etc.”
Marker Unveiled in Heathsville Honoring a Historic Freedom Battle
On September 19, the Northern Neck Hidden History Trail hosted a highway marker unveiling honoring Elizabeth Key, a once enslaved woman whose legal battle in Northumberland County shaped slavery in Virginia.
WCSO INVESTIGATING SPREE OF MAIL & PACKAGE THEFTS
After two weeks of investigation, the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office is still encouraging residents in the Oak Grove and Ebb Tide areas to review their camera footage and reach out with any information linked to a series of reports involving thefts from mailboxes and stolen Amazon packages.
Warsaw Cuts Ribbon on DCHD Housing Project
Town leaders and other partners recently celebrated the completion of the Warsaw Housing Rehabilitation Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which comes after nearly three years of planning, coordination, and construction aimed at improving housing for local families.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT SECURITY UPGRADE CONTINUES
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, some time was taken by Superintendent Cathy Rice to give a facility update, which primarily dealt with the security vestibule upgrade to Washington District Elementary. While not completed yet, the work had hit another major milestone: the inner doors.
Rt.301 Project in Dahlgren Underway
VDOT has begun a $4.6 million construction project in Dahlgren that will overhaul two busy Route 301 intersections— University Drive/Commerce Drive and Market Center—by installing a “double restricted crossing U‑turn,” or RCUT.
VA Land Leaders Celebrate, Reflect, & Commit to Accessibility
By: Michelle Smith State officials gathered at Westmoreland State Park to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Commonwealth’s state park system and Virginia Public Lands… Login to continue reading Login…
POTOMAC PERK OPENS ITS DOORS
Last Monday, a ribbon cutting was held as The Potomac Perk at Bob’s Bean Roastery celebrated its grand opening. Situated inside the Market on Main building at the intersection of Wilder and Washington Avenue, the coffee shop also has a roasting machine inside. A few days after the grand opening and ribbon cutting, manager Reilly Clifton and owner Bob Busick sat down to chat about how the whole idea came about.
Northumberland Officially Opposes ASMFC Menhaden Proposals
The County expressed opposition to any change that isn’t supported by science.
Community Shows Strong Support for Menhaden Industry at ASMFC Hearing
Anyone who passed Academic Lane Saturday morning could have been led to believe school was in session.