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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Historical marker celebrates Antioch’s role in Middlesex history

Antioch Baptist Church and the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse served as the backdrop for the special historical highway marker dedication event on Saturday, Aug....
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Middlesex seeks state takeover of Wake ramp

County wants help with Mill Creek Landing silt The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) directed County Administrator Matt Walker to go back to Department...
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Urbanna businessman and unofficial mayor dies after tractor accident

UPDATE: Bill Hight passes after succumbing to injuries William Christopher “Bill” Hight, 81, of Urbanna, a professional collector and unofficial mayor, died Friday, Aug. 9,...
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Middlesex County closer to harvest of timber

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is considering timbering a 35-acre tract of land that the county owns between Cooks Corner and Saluda. Supervisors purchased...
Community

Water View’s Lena Sickal now twice honored

Back in July, the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s (UMVFD) Independence Day parade and festivities had Lena Sickal as its grand marshal for the...
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MC Courthouse to get $39,000 revamp for new official’s office

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved a $39,000 bid from Haley Builders Inc. of Ashland to renovate the basement of the new...
Church

Antioch Baptist Church Appreciation Day slated for Aug. 3 in Saluda

Saturday, Aug. 3, will be celebrated as “Antioch Baptist Church Appreciation Day.” That’s according to the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors, which unanimously voted...
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Menhaden suit dismissal sought

Virginia’s Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick,...
Community

Raven’s Rescue Story

A dog is most certainly man’s best friend and when he or she goes missing it is a family crisis. Jennifer and Tommy Ganley of...
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NAACP: Let pastors talk at meetings

MC School Board is too restrictive, group’s reps say The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) voted Monday on a second and final vote for a...
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