Northern Neck News

06/26/2024

Lancaster’s forthcoming TriWay Trail is touted as a first-of-its-kind amenity for the Northern Neck. The 9.5-mile mixed-use pathway is slated to connect to and move through Kilmarnock, Irvington, and White Stone.

Lancaster’s forthcoming TriWay Trail is touted as a first-of-its-kind amenity for the Northern Neck. The 9.5-mile mixed-use pathway is slated to connect to and move through Kilmarnock, Irvington, and White

06/26/2024

DEQ and the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force (DMTF) issued drought advisories affecting all regions of the state.

06/26/2024

06/24/2024

If you wander the halls at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital these days, you might meet Deezel, an 8-year-old golden retriever who, with his handler and owner, Crystal, are among the newest volunteers at the hospital.

If you wander the halls at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital these days, you might meet Deezel, an 8-year-old golden retriever who, with his handler and owner, Crystal, are among the

06/23/2024

On June 13th, King George County announced the official opening of the Native American Heritage Trail, a self-guided driving tour highlighting the rich history of the Rappahannock and Patawomeck tribes in the region.

On June 13th, King George County announced the official opening of the Native American Heritage Trail, a self-guided driving tour highlighting the rich history of the Rappahannock and Patawomeck tribes

06/22/2024

The Northern Neck - Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC), which serves the community’s uninsured and under-insured, has launched a new program to connect adults struggling with any form of addiction to treatment.

The Northern Neck - Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC), which serves the community’s uninsured and under-insured, has launched a new program to connect adults struggling with any form of addiction

06/21/2024

Makers Day and Market is a HANDS ON Day of craft fun at Menokin: Re-Imagining A Ruin !
Join in on Saturday, June 22nd (rain or shine) 11 am - 3 pm for demonstrations and craft activities good for all ages. FREE admission.
Demonstrations include:
1. J&J Farm: Aromatherapy - How to make essential oil rollers form lavender and peppermint
2. Arts Center of Montross: Demonstrations in textile arts, painting gourds, and carving gnomes
3. The Glass Spot, Richmond, VA: Glass-blowing demonstration
4. Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern, Heathsville, VA: Weaving demonstration
5. The Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends: Build a small birdhouse
6. Friends of the Rappahannock: Demonstration on pollinators and make Origami butterflies
7. Photomath S.T.E.M.: Demonstration and make-your-own photographic sun prints
8. The Glass Girl: Demonstration and make-your-own small 2D glass house ornament
9. Dr. Brad Hatch: Demonstration on making Patawomeck Eel Pots
10. Menokin Brickyard: Make bricks with us!
We will also have vendors selling handmade jewelry, pottery, weavings, soaps and more!

06/20/2024

The sentencing of James Stevens, who pled guilty to bank fraud at Primis, was delayed once again.

06/19/2024

For Richmond County’s spring athletes the praise keeps rolling in.

06/19/2024

Lancaster Sheriff’s Office awarded two of its officers, deputy Norman Sibley and sergeant Irving Brittingham, a Life Saving Award for saving a person from a burning vehicle.

06/19/2024

Makers Day and Market is on June 22nd, 2024 from 11am-3pm!
This free family friendly event features glassblowing, basketry, brick making, woodworking, stained glass, weavers and more! Vendors will also be on site so you can purchase your own locally, sourced, hand made objects to take home.
This will be the third year that the Chris Skibbe and the Glass Spot team has dazzled Makers Day goers with hand crafting glass creations in real time.
Menokin Makers Day and Market Details:
Location - Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA, 22572
Date and time - June 22, 11am-3pm
Food vendors selling their delicacies on site
Free parking and restrooms
More information via the link - https://bit.ly/4bofjeB
Northern Neck National Heritage Area

06/17/2024

Northumberland Public Library received 10 new laptop computers from the VA STAR program at Northumberland High School.

06/14/2024

Medals for Singles & Doubles

(Left) Maggie Wonderling and Laney Williams are the Class 1 Doubles champs.(Right) Sadie Packett is the 2024VHSL Class 1 Singles champ.

06/14/2024

Raiders Baseball Team Join Championship League

The RHS baseball team take their spot in the winners’ circle as the Class 1 champs.

06/14/2024

RHS Girls Tennis: Back-to-Back State Championship Wins

The Lady Raiders Tennis Team own bragging rights to two straight undefeated seasons. In the 2024 Championship match, the took down George Wythe 5-0 in a tightly contested match that

06/13/2024

Thomas Carter has officially stepped into his role as the new Chief of Tappahannock Police Department.

06/12/2024

At their board meeting on Thursday, Richmond County Supervisors could act on the $33. 8 million proposed FY 25 budget.

06/12/2024

Last month, just shy of one year after Everett “Ronnie” Samuels was killed at the age of 74, his murderer, Louis Patrick Spencer was sentenced.

06/10/2024

ATTENTION SCHOOLS!
The Northern Neck News, Westmoreland News, and Northumberland Echo are putting together our annual graduation tabloid. We're seeking the senior pictures and graduates' names for this section. Schools that want to participate in this section should contact the Production Manager, Melody Hasselvander, via email at [email protected]
Anyone interested in advertising in the Grad Tab should contact Wes Derrickson at [email protected]
Thanks so much, and CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 2024!

06/08/2024

For the fifth consecutive year, Bay Transit has been recognized with an award from the Virginia Transit Association (VTA).

06/06/2024

Raiders win, win, win!

The RHS Baseball claimed a 6-4 win over Lancaster in the Class 1 Region A Tournament Championship. They were scheduled to host the Region B runner up, Surry, in the

06/06/2024

In 1849, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was consecrated in what would eventually become Oak Grove. Last year, just a few days before Christmas, a fire burned down the historic church’s sanctuary. Church services have been taking place at Ingleside eve…

In 1849, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was consecrated in what would eventually become Oak Grove. Last year, just a few days before Christmas, a fire burned down the historic church’s

06/05/2024

A Wi******er man is facing numerous charges following the fatal accident on Rt. 17 in the Loretto area of Essex on Wednesday, May 22.

06/05/2024

Last Friday afternoon, Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to its own rescue—a structure fire at the Carnival grounds on Waverly Ave.

05/31/2024

Rappahannock Community College celebrated the Class of 2024 on May 10 in two ceremonies held at Essex High School.