October 27, 2026
westmoreland VA
County Discusses Closure of Carry-On & Looking Ahead
At the start of the month, news started to filter through the county that Carry‑On Trailer, a business that employed 179 people and was the mainstay of the industrial park to the east of Montross, would be closing its doors. Last Wednesday, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors gave details of what had happened. Earlier in the month, Chairman Tim Trivett also spoke on the subject to the Colonial Beach Town Council.
Stratford Hall Signs Easement Protecting 480 Acres
By Richard Burrell This Sunday, a signing ceremony took place on the grounds of Stratford Hall near the Great House, wherein the Preserve and the… Login to continue reading Login…
Carry-On Shutting Down Montross Plant
Carry-On Trailer’s facility in Montross is preparing to permanently close, according to a notice its parent company, American Trailer World (ATW), submitted to Virginia Works on September 30.
Verizon Landlines Discussed at Work Session
Last week, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors held a work session during which a presentation was given by Shawnn Manthey, the County’s Chief Information Officer, with regards to the Verizon copper-wire landlines.
Westmoreland Shows Support for National 4-H Week
Last Monday, the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors held a work session, during which a proclamation was made involving Wendy Herdman, the 4-H extension agent for Westmoreland County. Herdman explained that October 4th through 10th was National 4-H Week.
VA Land Leaders Celebrate, Reflect, & Commit to Accessibility
By: Michelle Smith State officials gathered at Westmoreland State Park to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Commonwealth’s state park system and Virginia Public Lands… Login to continue reading Login…
Thousands Gather for Stratford Hall’s Oyster & Wine Festival
This past weekend, a horde of people descended upon Stratford Hall’s Oyster & Wine Festival to sample an assortment of wine and vast amounts of oysters, one of the foods most often associated with the Northern Neck.
Stratford Hall adds new offerings to Wine & Oyster Festival
It will not be long at all before the Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival is upon us. Slated to run on both the 19th and 20th of September, guests are invited to sample the wares of wineries and oysters from all over the area and beyond while they enjoy live music, vendors, car shows, food trucks, and much more.
New Monrovia Road Added to Rural Rustic Roads
In August, the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors quietly voted during their regular meeting in favor of adding Rt. 632, New Monrovia Road, to VDOT’s Rural Rustic Roads program.
VDOT Gives Report of a Busy Summer
At their August meeting, the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors got a visit from David Beale, the VDOT Resident Engineer for the district. The report Beale gave proved summer is a busy season for VDOT crews.