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by Don Richeson -  COVID-19 concerns prompted Urbanna to cancel its annual Independence Day community fireworks display and official boat parade this year. Large crowds packed tightly together can create issues nowadays. Still, many residents wanted to do something special...

Now available at Deltaville, Urbanna libraries by Carrie Dos Santos -  The Middlesex County Public Library system’s children’s Summer Reading Program this year is entitled “Imagine Your Story.” Through Aug. 3, the library system will present story times, crafts, and virtual...

...to be topic of Mid-Peninsula African-American genealogy group’s July 11 meeting Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society (MPAAGHS) will conduct its monthly meeting virtually at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11. The meeting will feature a talk by Darold Cuba...

Led by Darrell Sears of Urbanna, a 30-strong line of socially distanced, patriotically decorated golf carts makes its way west on Virginia Street past the Southside Sentinel office on Fourth of July morning during the inaugural Urbanna Independence Day...

by Larry Chowning -  Family and friends of Evaleigh Estes presented a surprise drive-by birthday parade Sunday for the 95-year-old at her home on Syringa Road in Wake. More than 30 vehicles, including two Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office patrol cars and...

Tell us what you love about “the rivah.”  Whether you’re a full-time resident, have a second home here or are just passing through, we want to know what hidden gem you appreciate. Where do you like to shop, dine and...

by Tom Chillemi -  Nineteen years ago, this month, Serita Lockley graduated from Middlesex High School. Graduation featured speakers often tell graduates they can accomplish whatever they set their mind to do. Lockley echoes that message. Lockley, who now makes her home...

Fireworks are beautiful to watch, but remember that your animals are not as thrilled by the spectacle as you might be. A few years ago a trembling, sopping wet dog showed up on our property. It had obviously swum...

Mary Wakefield Buxton of Urbanna is setting up a nonprofit LLC and has opened an account with a $5,000 initial deposit at Sonabank in Urbanna under the name of “Black Heroes of Middlesex County.” She wants to raise additional funds...

Oyster Festival Queen contestant Madeline Hurd and her Little Miss Spat contestant, Madison Cole, encourage citizens to adopt and help support animals awaiting adoption at the Middlesex Animal Shelter. The contestants are excited to introduce their project, “Middlesex Homeward Bound,”...