October 19, 2026
Lancaster county VA
Public Hearings on Norris Bridge Design Coming Next Week
Public hearings on the design of the replacement Norris Bridge will be held next week on both sides of the Rappahannock River.
Approved: Highway Marker for Old St. John’s Baptist Church & Cemetery
Old St. John’s Baptist Church and Cemetery is one of three historic church sites whose stories were approved for historical highway markers at the most recent meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources.
Teen Killed in Fatal Lancaster Co. Crash
By: Michelle Smith Virginia State Police launched an investigation after an 18‑year‑old Northumberland resident was killed in a single‑vehicle crash late Sunday in Lancaster. Troopers… Login to continue reading Login…
Investigation Launched for Multi‑Vehicle Crash on Norris Bridge
An investigation is underway after a multi‑vehicle crash shut down Norris Bridge for hours last Friday and prompted a hazardous materials response.
KPD ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGE IN KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock Police Department announced drivers will see a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center.
TriWay Trail Awarded $2.1 Million
More money has been committed to the TriWay Trail in Lancaster—a shared-use trail that is ultimately intended to extend 10 miles, connecting the towns of Kilmarnock, Irvington, and White Stone.
LHS Opening Brings New School Zone
August 10 marked the first day of instruction at the new Lancaster High School, and with it came a new school zone on Irvington Road in the area of Dream Fields and Hills Quarter.
VACo Presents Lancaster’s Achievement Award
In May, Lancaster was announced as one of the recipients of the 2026 Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for the Windmill Point County Maritime Recreational Campus. Last week, Katie Boyle, Deputy Director of VACo, came to the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors meeting to present that award.
Windmill Road Bridge Project Delayed Again
By: Michelle Smith The Windmill Point Road bridge replacement project has been delayed for a second time, pushing back the start of construction. VDOT now… Login to continue reading Login…
UTV DRIVER DIES AFTER IRVINGTON ROAD CRASH
A Chester man injured in a two vehicle crash on Irvington Road earlier this month has died from injuries sustained in the collision, according to the Virginia State Police.