On Veterans Day a new exhibit opens at the Virginia War Memorial. It’s called “Who They Were: Lives Worth Remembering” and it memorializes 32 men and women for making the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Officials say the exhibit uses personal photos and items, letters and artifacts to better tell the stories about them so … Read more
The registration deadline to participate in Tappahannock’s 46th Annual Christmas Parade is this Friday. The parade is called “Christmas Lights & Winter Nights” and takes place Dec. 5. Go to tappahannockmainstreet.org to register. Cost is $25. After the parade head to Tappahannock Central Park on Virginia Street, for the inaugural lighting of a 26′ community … Read more
Unofficial election returns has the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors contest for an at-large seat led by Kevin M. Smith over Teresa L. Altemus. The Petsworth District Board of Supervisors race has Ken W. Gibson defeating Michael R. Winebarger. A School Board seat in the Petsworth District is a close contest between Karen L. Espinoza … Read more
Unofficial election returns show Don R. Harris leading Greg R. Chambers in the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors seat in the Saluda District. The School Board race in the Hartfield District has Jenny I. McMurtrie with a sizeable lead over Pamela L. Burrell Pierce. In Essex County the race for a Board of Supervisors At-Large … Read more
The race for Irvington mayor is very close according to unofficial returns. Julie W. Harris is holding a slight lead over Gabe G. del Rio III. That was the only contested race in Lancaster County. In Mathews County David S. Jones, Sr. and Mike Walls are the top 2 candidates for the Board of Supervisors. … Read more
Unofficial election returns have 99th District Delegate Margaret Ransone easily winning re-election over Linwood T. Blizzard II. 98th District Delegate Keith Hodges is also leading Ella Webster by a sizeable margin. The Middlesex County advisory referendum on removing the Civil War Monument from the Historic Courthouse grounds is being rejected by a 3-to-1 margin. In … Read more
Colonial Beach has a number of new trees thanks to the efforts of volunteers. According to News On The Neck nearly 20 people worked to enhance the appearance of the town’s entry corridor on Colonial Avenue. They also stabilized the 14 trees planted along the riverfront earlier in the week by the Department of Public … Read more
The Middlesex Lions Club members will be at the 64th Urbanna Oyster Festival Nov. 5 and 6, selling the Lions famous oyster fritters along with crab cakes, drinks, and cotton candy. According to the Southside Sentinel they will accept credit cards as well as cash for purchases this year. All proceeds that they make go … Read more
The Town of Warsaw is taking action to reduce turnover in the police department. According to News On The Neck Chief Joan Kent require new hires to sign a three-year contract. Kent says implementing contracts makes sense as the department makes investments in new hires for both equipment and training. The town lost 3 officers … Read more
The Northern Neck Orchestra opens its 30th season on Nov. 6 with a performance of George Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” with music director Michael Repper at the piano. The Rappahannock Record reports The performance at the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. … Read more