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The Cobbs Hall Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) gathered on Monday, June 9, at the historic Middlesex County Woman’s Club in Urbanna for a remarkable meeting centered on Colonial Virginia’s legal and cultural...

The elements that tend to favor tropical storm formation are already in place at the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While Virginians can’t control climate forces, preparation can help them protect their property and loved ones from whatever...

  The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. Read more.

The 11th annual Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Festival brought approximately 3,000 visitors to Urbanna on June 7 and 8. The popular outdoor festival featured juried visual artists from around the country, as well as local and student artists...

A Juneteenth tribute to Middlesex County African-American Civil War Soldiers and Sailors is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Antioch Baptist Church, Saluda. Reenactors representing the 23rd Regiment of the United States Colored Troops will appear in...

Middlesex Supervisors honored the Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary at the board’s June 3 regular monthly meeting by presenting the group with a framed resolution thanking them for their dedicated service to Middlesex County. The resolution states that, “The Middlesex County...

St. Clare Walker Middle School six grader Richard Spurlock won first place honors in the Friends of Urbanna John Mitchell Essay Contest. The annual essay contest is offered for all sixth grade students as part of the American History class...

The Juneteenth Variety Show 2025 will “celebrate freedom” on Saturday, June 21, at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill. The family event is open to the public and will be educating, empowering and entertaining, organizers say. Admission...

Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park recently received a stunning new addition to its grounds — a graceful sculpture of cownose rays, donated by Ros and Kathryn Willis in memory of William Rosco and Ann Fraser...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will celebrate its 50th season of country music shows with the first of two anniversary shows on Saturday night, June 14. This show will highlight the past, present and future of the Opry, featuring the...