Larry Chowning

Larry is a reporter for the Southside Sentinel and author of several books centered around the people and places of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Another real estate assessment may tax some out of homes

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted unanimously in August to authorize County Administrator Matt Walker to sign a contract hiring Cowan Services...

MHS SHUTS OUT SURRY

The Middlesex High School (MHS) varsity football team (1-0, 0-0) opened its regular season with a 13-0 victory over the Surry High School Cougars...

Longtime MC administrator Walker to retire

County Administrator Matt Walker announced his retirement last week, effective March 31, 2026, after more than 32 years of service in Virginia local government...

Input sought on county site near Saluda

Supervisors ask what possibilities there are for the county-owned property located between Cooks Corner and Saluda. History Middlesex County purchased the Latimore property in 2006 to...

MHS FOOTBALL TEAM OPENS SEASON TODAY

Chargers to take on Surry Panthers in away action (Editor’s note: This is the second of four Middlesex High School fall sports preview...

Middlesex football squad to host second scrimmage

MHS also fielding a junior varsity squad this year The Middlesex High School (MHS) varsity and junior varsity football teams scrimmaged with four teams on...

Wake photographer’s images on exhibit at Deltaville library

Wake photographer Michael Kunzinger presented a reception on Tuesday, Aug. 12, for his show, “The Element of Water,” which is currently on exhibit at...

Middlesex schools media partner faces $2 million/year cuts

The Middlesex County School Board (MCBS) learned on Monday, Aug. 11, WHRO public media will be losing $2 million annually in funds with cuts...

Urbanna man’s PTSD from Vietnam War is focus of documentary

Something Different crowd previews ‘trailer’ Urbanna author Bob Means’ real life story of his horrid days in the Vietnam War and his struggle to cope...

Gravel road at complex now asphalt

The Middlesex County Sports Complex (MCSC) road behind St. Clare Walker Middle School at Locust Hill is getting a facelift as the Virginia Department...

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