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Protesters harass menhaden fishermen

Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishing protesters in small craft continue to harass Ocean Harvesters’ boats and fishermen by circling in front of the firms’ steamers...

Historic plunge in osprey numbers linked to lack of menhaden for food

The 2026 season was the worst year ever recorded for breeding ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay, according to research released Monday by the Center...

Robert G. Carter Sr.

Robert G. Carter Sr., known as Gilbert, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. He was born July 10, 1949 and had lived in Middlesex County...

Phyllis Ray Garcia 

Phyllis Ray Garcia departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Martinsburg, W. Va., after a brief struggle with kidney disease. Phyllis was the...

J’seric Khari Jones

The funeral service for Mr. J'seric Khari Jones of Lottsburg will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, 2 p.m., at Lancaster Elementary School in...

Marina rep: Know boat condition before buying

When buying a boat, make sure of its condition before purchasing and take advice from those who know boats and the local waters. That’s...

Primis supports WW&K

Wings, Wheels, and Keels (WW&K) has teamed up with Primis bank, which is sponsoring free arts and crafts booths at the event on Sept....

Young man dies in automobile accident

J’seric Khari Jones, 18, of Lottsburg died Saturday, Sept. 5, following a single-vehicle accident, according to the Virginia State Police (VSP). At 10:08 p.m. VSP...

Multi-vehicle crash closes Norris bridge for hours

Parts of van, tractor trailer, pickups and some hazmat items block lanes; one driver is airlifted to area hospital A multi-vehicle crash Friday on the...

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