October 19, 2026
News
RichCo sees success in 1st spring hazmat collection
Richmond County appears set to continue hosting household hazardous waste collection events twice a year after the first-ever spring event drew positive feedback from residents.
Remembering the Fallen in Montross
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Last week in Montross, there was an annual gathering to remember the fallen from each of the counties of the Northern Neck.
$673k Investment bringing CNC machining program to Lancaster
GO Virginia has awarded a $431,575 grant to help address a regional shortage of machinists and expand workforce opportunities in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
Yackel retiring from the Haven
After 29 years of service at The Haven Shelter & Services, executive director Patricia “Ellen” Yackel is retiring.
Nutrition account issues raised with School Board & Supervisors
Feeding students could start costing the County, the boards were warned
BGCNN Offering Summer Nutrition Program
School is out, and summer meals are in!
Dr. Davis wrapping up 3 decades in education
Richmond County families will start the 2026–27 school year without their current superintendent, as Dr. Bernard “Trey” Davis is scheduled to retire on August 1 after 31 years in public education.
Rappahannock Tribe Receives Governor’s Gold Environmental Excellence Award
The Rappahannock Tribe is one of seven gold medal recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards.
BGCNN hosts open house at Washington & Lee
Supervisor Ingram calls for return of Westmoreland Parks & Rec
Senator Stuart: New Gun Storage Law an Unreasonable Attack on Rural Life
Virginia Senator Richard Stuart, a practicing attorney, said the recently signed gun storage law is unreasonable for rural communities like the Northern Neck and he believes it “turns everyday law-abiding citizens into criminals.”