Orchestra’s new piano to bring big changes to Northern Neck music

by Bud Ward There’s a new kid in town. Actually, it’s not a kid at all, but rather a musical instrument, in this case a piano for the Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO). And in reality, it’s...

“Sundays at Two” 29th season to open Jan. 12

The 29th season of the "Sundays at Two" lecture series will open at 2 p.m. January 12, at the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock. On January 19, Brad Perry will present “NASA & Me: From...

Machicomoco State Park has quite a bit to explore   

Spending more time outdoors is a fun and achievable New Year’s resolution and Machicomoco State Park in Hayes offers a variety of environments to explore. Visitors can use boat slips to fish...

Historian-author Edward Wright Haile opens Turner Lecture Series on Jan. 19

by Bill Powell Although the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park are closing DMM for a winter refurbish of exhibits displays and infrastructure, DMM will continue its fourth year of DMM’s Turner...

UPDATE: RFM Winter Lecture Series to open Jan. 13

NORTHUMBERLAND—The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum recently announced the 2025 Winter Lecture Series. Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the...

Tappahannock partners with Pack Brothers Hospitality for Hoskins Creek Restaurant, lodging and dock management

The Town of Tappahannock recently announced Pack Brothers Hospitality will manage and operate the future restaurant, currently referred to...

Tickets are on sale for February 1 ULVFD shrimp and oyster dinner

LANCASTER—The Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 14th annual “all you can eat shrimp and oyster dinner”...

Stratford Hall announces 2025 Lee Lecture, related weekend events 

WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall recently announced Caroline E. Janney will deliver the 2025 Lee Lecture at 2 p.m. January 19 in...

Design proposals due by Jan. 25 for Mathews ‘LOVE’ signs

The Mathews VA250 Committee, along with the Mathews Bay School Community Arts Center, recently announced a competition to design...

Tribute to Robert Burns slated January 25

LANCASTER—The Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band will hold its annual afternoon “Tribute to Robert Burns” event January 25 at...

Art at the River Juried Art Show deadline is Feb. 1

York County Public Affairs office recently announced an opportunity to showcase artistic talent. The 2025 Art at the River Juried Art...

Steamboat Era Museum announces speakers series

LANCASTER—Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, will launch the 2025 Second Saturday Speaker Series at 2 p.m....

Fitness Sampler Day set for Jan. 4

Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) is showcasing Zumba, Senior Yoga, Floor Yoga and Belly Dance classes from 9...

Local Catches from late Summer 2024

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The Fishing Line

Fourth quarter fishing surge

When your football team heads into the fourth quarter and time is running out, the pressure is on to produce and finish strong. Fishing...

It Happened Here

It Happened Here: Civil War pensions

  After the Civil War, the Virginia Legislature provided pensions for those who served the Confederate Army. This included soldiers, widows and daughters of deceased...

1710 Tavern: Dining at that special place

Owner Greg Huff wants dining at 1710 Tavern in Tappahannock to be "an experience" not just a meal. With the amount of meticulous and...
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