June 26, 2026
News
Agritourism conference highlights strategies and resources available to operators of Virginia’s top two industries
Agritourism conference highlights strategies and resources available to operators of Virginia’s top two industries
Westmoreland Supervisors address questions linked to Taylor’s resignation
It has been almost a month since Jim Taylor resigned from his position at Westmoreland County Administrator. The resignation came in the wake of the discovery that many loans from Rural Development were neglected and the County was dangerously close to defaulting on them. Although the loans were taken care of, the damage was done and a great deal of penalties had accrued.
Downtown Colonial Beach optimistic about Main Street America status
The organization responsible for running downtown Colonial Beach has been working with Main Street America for some time now in its efforts to keep the revitalizing efforts going.
Free Clinic expands, getting busier, but isn’t requesting increase in local funding
Although the Northern Neck–Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC) reported a very busy and productive prior year that included hiring, expanding services, and strengthening partnerships, the organization didn’t ask for any increase in funding from Lancaster in the FY27 budget.
Richmond County increasing AEDs in county complex
Richmond County is expanding the number of AEDs available throughout the county complex in the center of Warsaw, a move that EMS Chief Mitch Paulette believes will significantly improve emergency readiness.
Richmond County discussing ownership of Jones Creek Landing
No formal action has been taken yet, but discussions are underway between VDOT and Richmond County that could ultimately result in the transfer of Jones Creek Landing to the county.
VADOC makes move to expand in person visitation
The Virginia Department of Corrections announced it has expanded in person visitation across the Commonwealth, adding 162 tables to restore access that had been scaled back during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Carr appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission
Delegate Betsy Carr, a Virginia legislator who had Ocean Harvesters in her sights, has been appointed to the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a key regional body shaping policy for the Bay.
Friends of NPL donates books to NMS
On Tuesday, March 24, the Friends of Northumberland Public Library visited with the 8th-grade English students at Northumberland Middle School. There, they gifted the class enough books for each student in the 7th and 8th grades to read I Know Your Secret, a middlegrade thriller by Daphne Benedis-Grab, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney for the 6th-grade class.