News Staff The 26th annual Distinctive Bazaar continues from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, November 4, at Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. The Rappahannock Record reports shoppers will be able to get an early start on shopping for the holiday, said event organizer Audrey Lowery. The ladies will be busy baking next week. Their … Read more
The Lancaster Players production of “In the Rest Room at Rosenblooms,” will open Friday, November 3, at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Performances are slated at 8 p.m. November 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, and 3 p.m. November 5 and 12. The theater will open an hour before … Read more
The Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Colonial Seaport Foundation (CSF) will be sharing the history and operating procedure of the replica of John Smith’s mapping vessel, “Explorer,” with various area students on the pre-Urbanna Oyster Festival (UOF) Education Day, which is today, Thursday, Nov. 2. The Southside Sentinel reports the vessel was built in 2007-2008 … Read more
Lifetime dog licenses are now available for purchase at the Northumberland County Treasurer’s Office, 72 Monument Place, Heathsville. Notices will be mailed this week to all county residents who own dogs. The fee for each license is $20 and is good for the life of the dog provided the rabies inoculation remains current. The fees … Read more
It’s 27 years behind bars for the man accused in the abduction and murder of 28 year old Ahrea’l La’Shae Smith. 52 year old Tyrone Noel Samuel pleaded guilty to charges related to her death. Smith had disappeared from the Little Sue convenience store in Claraville after her shift around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, January … Read more
The White Stone Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 2, at the Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Council will hold a public hearing on an amended 2024 budget. The purpose of the amendment is to incorporate anticipated revenue and expenditures related to the public sewage system. Council also will discuss … Read more
Reassessment results are headed out to Lancaster property owners by the middle of the month and most people will likely see that the value of their property has increased. The county is finishing the latest general reassessment to take advantage of that, and is expected to increase revenues without increasing the tax rate. The Rappahannock … Read more
The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a fully funded portable radar speed sign through the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). As driver’s approach the sign, it will display their current speed and give driver’s a reminder to self-correct their speed, if necessary. The sign will also collect much-needed … Read more
Recently, Officer C. Scott Maltese of the Tappahannock Police Department, was honored with a 2023 MADD Virginia Law Enforcement Award for his enforcement efforts in detecting and apprehending drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officer Maltese has excelled in this area of enforcement and is committed to saving lives and getting impaired drivers … Read more
The Tappahannock Police Department responded to an altercation that occurred at the Foxchase Apartments located on Marsh Street in Tappahannock recently. As a result, one individual was severely injured and transported to VCU/Tappahannock Hospital, where he later died of his injuries. The individual was identified as Gene Frederick Cauthorne, III, age 19, of Tappahannock. A … Read more