May 12, 2026
News
Smith Point Sea Rescue on display
Everything in Smith Point Sea Rescue’s 2026 exhibit in the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum is designed to educate the public about their free, all-volunteer service to boaters and the community.
Workforce Development Board announces realignment with Gloucester
The Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board (BCWDB) is preparing for a federally required regional realignment that will add Gloucester County to the region that includes the Northern Neck. The change is intended to better reflect commuting patterns, employer relationships, and economic ties across the area.
Joint session held to address comms tower
The potential construction of a communications tower in Colonial Beach and the zoning text amendments to make it possible have been working their way back and forth between the Planning Commission and Town Council for many months.
WARSAW ROTARY HOSTING 2ND ANNUAL EARTH DAY CLEANUP
The Warsaw Rotary Club will hold their second annual Earth Day Cleanup Campaign on Tuesday, April 22nd from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Congratulations on 40 years of service
It is with great pleasure to announce that Darryl S. Doggett Sr., has served as Deacon at Queen Esther Baptist Church, Mollusk, Va, for over 40 years! Darryl was asked to join the Deacon Board at QEBC in 1985, by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Silas B. Holmes. After giving much thought and consideration, Darryl became a “Walking Deacon” and continued his walk for an entire year. After which in March 1986, he was ordained by The Northern Neck Deacon’s Union, to become a Deacon at QEBC. At the early age of 23 he began his journey in the Deacon’s Ministry and learned how to be an aide to the Pastor and serve others. He also became a member of The Northern Neck Deacon’s Union to continue learning his role as a Deacon. Darryl has served under several Pastors down through the years and now is currently serving under the first Women to hold the position of Pastor of QEBC, Pastor Carolyn W. Fisher, a Phenomenal Women of God! Darryl said “I’ve seen a lot of changes throughout the years” but his love for God and serving others have remained the same. Darryl said, “He is honored to be able to serve in the position of Deacon.” His motto he lives by is “If I can help somebody along the way, then my living has not been in Vain! Please help us in Congratulating Deacon Darryl S. Doggett Sr. of Ottoman Va. on serving 40 years as Deacon of QEBC!
NPS makes major Washington Birthplace announcement
Since the discovery of the foundations of Building X at George Washington National Birthplace Monument, it appeared that we might get an answer for where the first president entered the world.
Gallagher retires from Primis Bank after 45 years of service
After 45 years of dedicated service to customers and communities across Virginia, Patricia Gallagher, senior vice president at Primis Bank, retired at the end of March.
Farmers Have 2 Months Remaining for Voluntary BMPs Survey
With the clock ticking toward the deadline, agricultural leaders are issuing a final call to farmers across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Producers have just two months left to participate in the Virginia Farmer Survey of Voluntary Best Management Practices (BMPs), a multiagency effort aiming to capture the scope of proactive steps farmers are taking to preserve soil and water.
RICHMOND COUNTY NEWS
Birthday greetings to the following individuals from April 15th ~ 21st: 15th ~ Lisa Wood, Helen Taylor Johnson, Garrett Juan Wood, Franklin Taylor, Jr., and Robert Thompson; 16th ~ Glenwood Arthel Hence, Evelyn Ransome, and Tarita Ball; 17th ~ Tyneisha Garner, Nileene Newman, Wanda Gordon Henderson, Angie Levere, Avery Aderonke Adeshighin, Shirley Ann Harvey, Crystal Blue, and Dorothy Kelly; 18th ~ Erika Taylor Drummond, and Dorothy Dickerson Tate; 19th ~ John Heaggans, Sr., Sondra Veney Long, Laura Mae Gaskins, Naomi Clark, and Tony “T.O.” Byrd; 20th ~ Queen E. Ford, Travis Thompson, Francie Pratt, Kolby Dyke, and Wayland Burrell; and 21st ~ John Barber, Tiffany Parker Ball, Amanda Plummer Hueston, Michael Johnson, I’mani Robinson, Rebekah SaraJane Roddam, and Eugene Tate.