July 11, 2026
menhaden
‘Northern Neck Chantey Singers’ deliver final performance at marker unveiling
“Let me say right from the offset, this celebration is not about us. This celebration is not about a singing group. This celebration is about a way of life. It is about a culture. It is about a community. It is about a generation of black watermen,” said Lloyd Hill, a member of the Northern Neck Chantey Singers.
Spanberger secures funding for menhaden research
On Monday, the General Assembly approved the 2026– 2028 biennium budget, which includes $2 million for Atlantic menhaden research, a major step toward long awaited, Bay specific population data.