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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.”

SPANBERGER’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING VETO EASES KING GEORGE’S CONCERNS, STINGS UNIONS
Governor Abigail Spanberger’s veto of public sector collective bargaining legislation last Thursday helped King George County eliminate a financial concern, at least for now, but it also triggered swift and backlash from some Virginia’s unions, including the county’s firefighters.

Windmill Point Campus Officially an Award-Winning Public Asset
Lancaster’s Windmill Point County Maritime Recreational Campus is officially an award winning site, earning two major accolades in just two months that recognize its environmental significance and value to the community.

WCSO Officers solve case involving Senator Stuart
At last week’s Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors meeting, Westmoreland Sheriff’s Officers were commended for work on a case where Senator Richard Stuart was the victim.

54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet held in Reedville
On Sunday, members of the community, seafood industry, and organizations, such as Virginia Marine Resources Commission and Smith Point Sea Rescue gathered in Reedville alongside Ocean Harvesters and Omega Protein for the 54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, a long standing tradition honoring the men and women who work on the water.

VSP INVESTIGATING TWO FATAL CRASHES IN NORTHERN NECK
Two fatal crashes were reported in the Northern Neck within less than 48 hours over the weekend, with Virginia State Police identifying both victims as out of town residents.

District 1 hopeful visits Colonial Beach
Last year, Westmoreland County was introduced to Lisa Khanna, a challenger to Congressman Rob Wittman’s seat in the 1st Congressional District, a spot Wittman has comfortably occupied for over a decade. As it turns out, Khanna would not be the only one seeking to unseat the Montross native. Last Sunday, Shannon Taylor, the three-term Commonwealth’s Attorney for Henrico County paid a visit to Colonial Beach.

Colonial Beach recognizes importance of small biz & tourism
Colonial Beach is what some might call “a summer town.” A substantial portion of its revenue comes from out-of-towners dropping in to enjoy the numerous charms, chief among them the pub‑lic beach that stretches along the Potomac. The Town gave recognition to this last week during a work session.

