November 12, 2026
News
Archaeological Dig Paves Way for Woodworkers’ New Home
By: Michelle Smith On August 18, men got on their hands and knees to scrape the earth behind Rice’s Hotel / Hughletts Tavern (RHHT) with… Login to continue reading Login…
Strong Encouraging School Construction Tax
By: Michelle Smith Richmond County’s new superintendent, Jason Strong, has been priming the Board of Supervisors to consider a possible 1% local sales tax dedicated… Login to continue reading Login…
Work Commenced on Water Line Near Magnum RV
By: Richard Burrell Work on an unforeseen wrinkle in the Montross water line replacement project is underway at the doorstep of Magnum RV. An explanation… Login to continue reading Login…
Bay Aging Earns National Achievement Award
Bay Aging received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging for its “Beyond Caregiver Support: Integrating Social Care With Health Care” program.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR ACCOUNTS PROMPT SPONTANEOUS DONATION
Love Thy Neighbor has really helped me with being on a fixed income, Mike Rutherford told King George Supervisors. “I can’t buy my steaks anymore because I don’t go to work...Sometimes you just have to trust in the community and I think that’s pretty fair. So I hope you all support that group.”
WESTMORELAND SUPERINTENDENT GIVES UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, Superintendent Cathy Rice spoke about capital improvements and upgrades that took place at school buildings over the summer.
KPD ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGE IN KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock Police Department announced drivers will see a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center.
Suspects With Deportation Orders Flee in King George
On August 14, King George announced that a vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Kings Hwy and Ridge Rd involving law enforcement, noting that it was an isolated event and that there was no danger to King George Elementary School.
McGuire’s Wharf Property Going up for Auction
At last week’s meeting, Westmoreland Board of Supervisors authorized County Administrator Donna Cogswell to advertise a public hearing to sell the property of 385 McGuire’s Wharf by auction, sealed bid, or through a realtor.