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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) recently officially opened the comment period on proposed changes to the Chesapeake Bay’s industrial menhaden fishery — a move that now gives the public the opportunity to weigh in on how best...

The Gloucester County Democratic Committee invites Middlesex County residents to attend its annual Seafood Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, 8784 Guinea Road, Hayes. Shannon Taylor, the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional...

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority (EDA), in partnership with Virginia Tech’s Center for Economic and Community Engagement, has launched a regional survey to gather input on the assets, needs, and opportunities that could support the blue catfish industry...

"Voices of Revolution: Middlesex County in the Words of Its People" is the title of a talk to be presented on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse, 865 General Puller Highway, Saluda. Library...

(Editor’s note: This is a first in a new series on the county preservationist movement.)  Over the years, individuals have stepped up in Middlesex County to save old structures that had generationally contributed to cultural and historical values in the...

The double decker buyboat, “Chesapeake,” was the second largest bay deck boat style vessel ever built and recently well-known modelmaker Larry Saint of Smithfield brought her history back to life by building a model of the vessel. Saint has...

Shanika Spriggs of the Hardee’s restaurant at 199 Gloucester Road in Saluda has won the Founders Award, which is the top award given out by the largest Hardee’s franchisee in the country, Boddie-Noell Enterprises. The Founders Award is given annually to...

The Deltaville Community Association has announced it will host a second sheriff candidates forum on Thursday, Sept. 10.  The moderated forum will take place at the Deltaville Community Association (DCA) building, 17147 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, at 6 p.m. It...

The ballot is set for two special elections being conducted in Middlesex County on Nov. 3, 2026. The deadline to file as a candidate was Aug. 14. A special election for Middlesex sheriff will be conducted due to former Middlesex...

When structures survive more than 250 years there are always moments in time when there is a decision made — should they stay or should they go the way of the wrecking ball. When that moment comes, survival often depends...