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Bon Secours Announces $73 Million RGH Project
By Michelle Smith Bon Secours announced another major investment in Rappahannock General Hospital — a $73.3 million modernization project, with construction expected to begin in… Login to continue reading Login…

Westmoreland Shows Support for National 4-H Week
Last Monday, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors held a work session, during which a proclamation was made involving Wendy Herdman, the 4-H extension agent for Westmoreland County. Herdman explained that October 4th through 10th was National 4-H Week.

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…

Colonial Beach Hosts 13th Annual Croquet Tournament
Last Saturday, people gathered at Town Hill in Colonial Beach to take part in the 13th annual Alexander Graham Bell Croquet Tournament.

CBPD Chief Parsons Earns Law Enforcement Executive Certification
Colonial Beach Police Chief Les Parsons was one of 24 law enforcement leaders newly designated as a Certified Command Executive Officer by Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP).

Time for Beach Music Fest nears
With September here, the Northern Neck Beach Music Festival in Colonial Beach is just shy of a week away. Slated to occur on the 12th and 13th of the month, it is a celebration that will see the Town Hill park packed to the gills with vendors and tents as people gather to enjoy beach music, food, raffles, and a chance to dance on the sand.

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…

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.

KING GEORGE VOTES AGAINST REPEALING SELLER’S DISCOUNT
After discussions that ran across several meetings, the King George Board of Supervisors backed away from the idea of repealing the seller’s discount, which allows businesses to keep 3% of the meals tax they collect if the remainder is paid to the County on time.

Northumberland’s Interim Finance Director Tackles IRS Penalty
Northumberland County Public Schools has been hit with another IRS penalty, but the new interim finance director, Kimberly Hall-Deans, got it reduced significantly and is working on correcting one of the major causes for it, she revealed during the Joint Finance Committee meeting last week.
