June 26, 2026
News
Colonial Beach students explore STEM careers at UMW Dahlgren
On March 5, over 50 seventhgrade students and their teachers from Colonial Beach Public Schools participated in an immersive day of STEM learning at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) Dahlgren Campus.
General Assembly agrees on recognizing Wiccocomico Pinn Lineage of Northumberland
The Virginia General Assembly approved SJ 25, a resolution sponsored by Senator Richard Stuart that formally recognizes the historic Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County.
Stratford Hall President gives update on Virginia Resolved
As the year continues and tourism season looms large, places across the Northern Neck are working to tie their events to the nation’s 250th birthday. Unsurprisingly, Stratford Hall is one of them, particularly when it comes to their Virginia Resolved event, which is slated to take place on the 6th and 7th of June.
Northumberland Chair hopes to spark a movement for dispatchers
After watching bills fail year after year in Richmond, Northumberland County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Brann is hoping a local effort can help build momentum to support emergency dispatchers across Virginia.
Two Northern Neck sites receiving Commonwealth History Fund grants
Two Northern Neck historical sites will receive funding through the Commonwealth History Fund.
Westmoreland gives Rt. 347 project the stamp of approval
In February, at the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors’ meeting, County Administrator Jim Taylor brought forth a matter involving documents that would update the state highway system. This has been particularly relevant for the County ever since the realignment project for Route 347 came to completion in 2021. The highway system needs to reflect both new and abandoned routes. According to Taylor, while the roadway realignment project started in 2020 and finished the year after, VDOT’s central office required confirmation from the current Board that they supported the previously approved project. This would allow VDOT to finalize the formal changes.
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