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Historian speaks about life as a Middlesex citizen during the Revolutionary War

Eric Johnson, a historian at the Library of Virginia, spoke at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse on Sept. 13 about petitions submitted to the...

Norris Bridge users to have daytime delays

A routine, scheduled inspection of the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge begins next week. Starting Monday, Sept. 28, Route 3 travelers can expect brief daytime...

Interim Sheriff Sampson retiring 

Current interim Middlesex County Sheriff Michael E. “Mickey” Sampson has announced his retirement effective Sept. 30. Sampson has served his entire 32-year career with...

Piankatank River golfers get championship plaques

Piankatank River Golf Club General Manager Bryan Hill of Locust Hill presented award plaques Sept. 15 to winners in the Hartfield club’s 2026 Women’s...

All Saints Anglican’s annual animal blessing event slated for Oct. 3

Homeless dogs at shelter will be blessed prior to main event at All Saints in Saluda October is time for the annual Blessing of the Animals! All...

Churches in Brief: September 24, 2026

Saluda Baptist Church will host its special “Movie Nite” event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Folks attending can see a free screening of...

One Community Under God: worship, music, fellowship

One Community Under God (OCUG) is an annual gathering of Middlesex County citizens and visitors for a time of worship, music and fellowship.  All are...

Christ Church Parish trio visits National Museum of the Marine Corps

Three representatives from Christ Church Parish’s Fellowship Committee’s Veterans Ministry met on Sept. 10 with key leaders at the National Museum of the Marine...

Churches in Brief: September 17, 2026

Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate Golden Nuggets Day at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The Preached Word will be delivered by Teacher Pearl...

Ronnie Fulton Gilliam

Ronnie Fulton Gilliam went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. at his home in Urbanna. He was preceded...

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