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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Chesapeake Bay blue crab prices soar

Shortage fuels jump; crabbers not benefiting by Larry Chowning - Chesapeake Bay blue crabs have cost more this summer to consumers — but it does...
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More money available for Middlesex creek dredging

by Larry Chowning - For generations, the dredging of creeks in Middlesex County — and throughout Tidewater Virginia — has been an enormous challenge....
Sports

Youth participate in Middlesex “Rec” hoops camp

The Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department conducted a basketball camp in the John Clements Memorial Gym at Middlesex High School in Saluda last...
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Architect: “Bones” of MHS good

Converting MHS tennis courts to more parking spaces eyed by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) had Stephen Halsey, vice president of...
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Trans-Atlantic sailing couple spends holiday in Middlesex County

by Larry Chowning - After making the trip across the Atlantic Ocean starting in March 2021, Clare Padilla and Oliver Vauvelle have been cruising...
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Wittman tours site in Urbanna

Sees refurbished Bay Aging office complex; federal funds facilitated the renovation by Larry Chowning - U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st District, was in Urbanna Wednesday,...
Church

Celebrate Light explores gardening, animal control

The June 24 Celebrate Light youth group program was sponsored by the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department. Norris talked about her program and...
Sports

Girls present “Rec” cheerleading program at Tom Carter gym

The Middlesex Parks and Recreation Department conducted a cheerleading camp at the Tom Carter Memorial Gym at Cooks Corner last week. The group presented...
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Bridge bears added info on heroism of Newman

by Larry Chowning - Nicknamed “Urbanna bridge,” the Urbanna Road span over Urbanna Creek is officially named “Beryl R. Newman Memorial Bridge.” It recently...
Community

Hundreds attend Saluda Juneteenth Freedom Festival

by Larry Chowning - The Juneteenth observance in Middlesex County was presented on Saturday, June 18. Called the “Juneteenth Freedom Festival,” it was conducted on...
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