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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Questions remain on proposed MHS revamp

Back in November 2025, the Middlesex County School Board asked the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors, do you want to renovate Middlesex High School...
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Deciding if 1% sales tax hike is needed is up to voters

Middlesex school board backs plan; money would help fund MHS fixes Middlesex County Circuit Court Judge Joshua P. DeFord signed an “order for referendum” on...
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Deltaville bicyclists enjoying new lanes

Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) recent paving of General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Deltaville included new bike path lanes on both sides of...
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Gusts topple many trees, thousands of homes lose electricity for hours

Severe thunderstorms on Saturday evening, July 18, raged through Middlesex County knocking out electricity for more than 56% percent of the population in the...
Community

DMM slates special Mazda show

At the July Holly Point Market on Saturday, July 25, a fleet of Mazdas will be coming from across the state to participate in...
Sports

Piankatank River Golf Club marks 30th anniversary

The Piankatank River Golf Club turned 30 years old this year and an anniversary tournament, celebration and dinner were conducted at the golf course...
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Supervisors OK ballot question on increasing sales tax 1%

Money would go to build schools Supervisors voted unanimously on July 7 to offer a referendum in November on a 1% sales tax increase...
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County OKs $30,000 to fix Timberneck Rd. dock

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved a $30,000 contract with Delta Marine Construction on Tuesday, July 7 to rebuild the Broad Creek Public...
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Hone cheerleading skills at Cooks Corner camp

The Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department’s (MCPR) cheerleading camp for ages 5-14 is set for 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, at the Tom...
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Heat nixes most of Urbanna 4th fun; Water View, Deltaville still on

Heat wave A National Weather Service (NWS) announcement this week of a prolonged and dangerous heat wave has caused some postponements and delays in July...
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