Community
New ad rep Justice joins Sentinel; Lassiter now sales manager
Beth Justice Stewart of Urbanna has recently joined the Southside Sentinel as a full-time advertising sales representative. The Urbanna native joins Iris “Charlie” Lassiter of Wake, who was recently promoted to advertising sales manager. The pair will assist existing...
Oyster roast is coming up at the firehouse in Urbanna
The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s annual all-you-care-to-eat oyster roast and dinner is set for 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Urbanna firehouse at 335 Virginia St.
The meal will feature fried and roasted oysters and oyster stew. String beans,...
Polar Plunge and Chili Cook Off returns
After a pandemic-related hiatus, the Urbanna Business Association is bringing back to Urbanna its annual Polar Plunge and Chili Cook-Off.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, community members and visitors alike will have the chance to jump into the frigid waters of...
Great Decisions Iran presentation set for Friday morning
“Iran at a Crossroads,” the second in 2023’s Great Decisions lecture series, will feature John Weidner. The in-person session is set for 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 3, at the Deltaville Community Association in Deltaville. Concerns about COVID-19 and its...
Urbanna Business Assn. supports Taber pavilion with $5,000 donation
by Dave Lipscombe -
The Urbanna Business Association (UBA) is proud to be able to support the planned Bristow Community Pavilion in Taber Park and the town of Urbanna with a $5,000 contribution.
In the last quarter of 2022, UBA...
Tappahannock’s Essex 5 Cinema closed; search is on for new owner
by M.J. Trihey -
After more than two decades showing first-run movies in Tappahannock, the Essex 5 Cinema closed its doors for what may be the final time on Jan. 1.
Paul Sanchez, owner of P&G Theaters, opened the cinema...
Deltaville Community Assn. seeking public input on park
The Deltaville Community Association (DCA) has kicked off plans for expanding and improving the DCA Community Park, and the first step is to get the community’s input.
The DCA will host a pair of open house brainstorming sessions in February...
Owner of D’ville boat that burned seeks fishing gear items
Drop off donations at Cafe by the Bay, Hurds or M&M
Captain Billy Wyatt, whose boat Sundancer II burned on Dec. 29, 2022, is in the midst of filling out the endless amounts of paperwork associated with filing an insurance...
NAACP announces two COVID-19 vaccination events
The Middlesex NAACP will host a vaccination clinic from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Calvary Baptist Church, which is located at 3971 General Puller Highway in Saluda. Vaccinations will be given by the Three Rivers Health...
Leonard Powell dives into MC history at Turner Lecture
On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m., the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park continues the 2023 Turner Lecture Series with a presentation of reminisces and stories of Deltaville, Middlesex and her people. Light refreshments will be...
