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Deltaville set to host reggae, acoustic rock concert this Saturday
Can you believe summer is almost over and Labor Day is looking at us? We have not yet even had our reggae!
Well, our troubles are over. This Saturday, Aug. 22, Middlesex County-based Stuck on a Name band will be...
Oyster Fest queen duos raise $19,998
By Don Richeson -
The five 2020 Urbanna Oyster Festival queen contestants and their younger Little Miss Spat contestant partners have now largely completed their community fundraising projects. In total, the 10 girls volunteered 496 hours and raised $19,998 for...
Holtzman Propane celebrates grand opening of showroom
Holtzman Propane celebrated the grand opening of its new showroom in Tappahannock on Saturday, Aug. 1, with an open house and raffle event. The celebration included free food and drinks, product demos, showroom tours and a special visit from...
Republicans announce meeting
The Middlesex County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 28 New St., Saluda. Attendees are expected to discuss the results of the state convention and Republican 2020 campaigning plans.
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Virginia State Fair for 2020 canceled
Complications associated with COVID-19 spur officials to decide event unfeasible
The Virginia Farm Bureau board of directors recently announced the 2020 State Fair of Virginia has been canceled. However, a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show is planned.
“This was a...
Va. amateur radio group joins organization
A Virginia ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) spokesman announced recently that the organization is now officially a member of the Virginia VOAD (Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). VOAD serves the community in times of disaster, and ARES is...
Wings, Wheels and Keels off due to COVID-19
Wings, Wheels and Keels has been cancelled for 2020. This would have been the 25th anniversary of the September show that attracts vintage and unusual aircraft, cars and boats to Hummel Airport in Topping, VA.
“Our primary concern is...
Soul Expressions opens 2020 Groovin’ in the Park
Soul Expressions lead singers Jamela Bullock, left, of Dinwiddie County and J.J. Fleshman of Roanoke sing a lively Motown tune to rev up the 160 folks attending the inaugural 2020 Groovin’ in the Park concert Saturday in the waterfront...
Urbanna resident honored for his 21 years of service helping Jacob’s Ladder Inc.
Jacob’s Ladder Inc. reps recently recognized Urbanna resident Charles “Chic” Silver for more than 21 years of service on the organization’s board of directors. Board Chairman Bruce Hemp, articulated Silver’s many contributions to the organization, stating, “Chic has helped...
Groovin’ on Aug. 1 to feature big band
Groovin’ in the Park, the Deltaville Maritime Museum’s casual, outdoor, concert series, will continue this coming Saturday, Aug. 1, with a special performance presentation featuring the Good Shot Judy band with openers Honeywind Bluegrass Boys. The Bluegrass Boys begin...
