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Traditions continue

Christchurch School recently held its Fall Awards Assembly in the David & Wendy Charlton Fine and Performing Arts Center. Students received recognition for honor...

Fall Festival indoors

The Northumberland Public Library on Saturday, October 17, held a Fall Festival. Wind and rain brought the festivities inside, but it did not dampen...

Northumberland schools earn 100% accreditation

by AnnGardner Eubank HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland High School received distinguished honors for performance as designated by the Virginia Department of Education (VODE). On Tuesday, October 13, director of...

Lancaster schools improve performance

LANCASTER—The Virginia Department of Education recently released the latest School Performance Support Framework (SPSF) numbers which show Lancaster schools improving in nearly all performance...

Chesapeake Academy welcomes new trustees

Chesapeake Academy recently announced Ruth Fuller and Courtney Keplinger have been elected trustees. “Trustees at Chesapeake Academy bring vital yet diverse skillsets to the task...

Christchurch students explore the bay, their community, themselves

At Christchurch School, the Great Journeys curriculum refuses to stay indoors. The river, the bay and the people around become the classroom. Learning engages...

Junior Cotillion to return on Sunday

It is almost time to start the music and begin the 2026-27 session of the Junior Cotillion of the Northern Neck. Beginning on Sunday, October...

CAPPA Apple Sale orders due Oct. 23

The Chesapeake Academy Parents and Patrons Association (CAPPA) is now conducting its annual Apple Sale, offering fresh Virginia apples while raising funds to support...

Crewe Academy for Strings opens ninth season of lessons

In early September, the Crewe Academy for Strings started its ninth season providing free string lessons to 9-18 year-old students in the Northern Neck. Instruments...

Boys & Girls clubs to serve evening meals

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck recently announced sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Afterschool Meals Program. The same meals will...

LCVEF welcomes new board member

At its September meeting, the Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation (LCVEF) elected Joanna Marchetti to its board of directors. Marchetti is the owner of...

LHS Class of 1976 plans 50th reunion

The Lancaster High School Class of 1976 recently extended a 50th reunion invitation to the classes of 1975 and 1977. On October 23, the reunion...

The Bookshelf on Church is conducting a book drive to help Ukrainian students

The Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock, is hosting a Back-to-School Book Drive to support the students and libraries of Ukraine. The...

Chesapeake announces legacy students

Chesapeake Academy head of school Catherine Emery recently recognized legacy students for 2026-27. "The number of Chesapeake Academy legacy students is a compelling statement on...

LCVEF welcomes new board member

At its September meeting, the Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation (LCVEF) elected Joanna Marchetti to its board of directors. Marchetti is the owner of...

LHS has ‘new wheels’ thanks to Lancashire Post Acute gift

Lancaster High School started the new school year with only one working wheelchair, its second broken and out of commission. It now has a...
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