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Aug. 13-15 Urbanna sailing regatta described as “rip-roaring success”

The Hampton National Championship is the longest running one-design sailboat championship on the Chesapeake Bay. The annual championship began in 1935, and was first conducted in Urbanna in 1948 when local sailor Lloyd Emory won the event and brought the cup back to Urbanna

Lower K&Q Baptist Church in Dragonville burns to the ground in 1 a.m. Friday blaze

Lower King and Queen Baptist Church in Dragonville was destroyed by an early morning fire on Friday, Aug. 13, as more than 40 firefighters from area fire companies responded to the blaze.

HRSD makes case for pump station

Nearly 40 citizens turned out to hear a presentation by representatives of HRSD on plans to build a pump station at 215 Linden Ave. in Urbanna.

Wheeler, Kime to stay in their current posts

Following a brief closed session, the Urbanna Town Council voted to make permanent the staff positions of Town Administrator Garth Wheeler and Zoning Administrator Roy Kime. 

“Unkind comments on social media” lead to more costly trash service

"Unkind comments on social media pushed that vendor well beyond any comfort level, to declare the contract was not worth the abuse. Yes, folks, words have consequences."

Queen-Little Miss Spat contestant duo appreciate support from community

As Emalynn Norwood and Madysen Davis’ Mission Mdx project comes to an end, they couldn’t be more grateful for the amount of support they have received throughout their journey.

Wittman ensures Coast Guard hears voices of area residents

Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st Dist., hosted a public meeting at Piankatank Ruritan Club with senior Coast Guard officials…

Columnist makes a “defense of hoop skirts and other virtues”

It was easy for me to evolve into a cheerleader for tolerance because writers cannot work without a tolerant society that supports freedom of expression.

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