October 19, 2026
News
King George reaffirms 2A Sanctuary status
Senator Stuart briefs Board on gun legislation that passed
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.
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.
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstructionera law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.
Plans unveiled for CBVFD storage building
Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department put forward a plan to arrange for the construction of a building on Colonial Avenue behind Lenny’s to store equipment such as hazmat gear, a second fire engine, and a boat. The building would also serve as a community facility for meetings and special events, such as weddings.
Oysters reduce spread of disease among blue crabs, study shows
With no wind to speak of, the water was calm along a pier on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. And with no clouds to speak of, the sun beat down on Xuqing Chen as she filled a mesh cage with oysters on a hot summer day in 2021.
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstruction-era law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.
Chesapeake Bank invests in Northumberland’s future
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck has announced that Chesapeake Bank generously sponsored the Life & Workforce Readiness Room at the under construction Northumberland Clubhouse. The space is designed to prepare young people for success in school, work, and life.