Crews will be milling and paving beginning July 21 – Aug. 1; Work will affect traffic signal operations at signalized intersections. Beginning Sunday, July 21,
VDOT HOT SPOTS July 21 – 27
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.org Improve 95 Multiple projects are underway to
Morning Coffee Report 7-19-19
Weather Wake up to 75 degrees at 6 a.m. on Friday with a heat index of 82. By 9 a.m. the temperature will be 81
Farmland Preservation Informational Session
The Northern Neck Land Conservancy (NNLC) is holding an informational session for individuals interested in learning more about farmland preservation using conservation easements. This session will be
Colonial Beach WWI & WWII Commemoration Day
Colonial Beach WWI & WWII Commemoration Day July 20, 2019 This year, 2019, marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versaille,
Boots & BBQ 2019
Boots & BBQ 2019 Saturday September 28 1-4 PM Ditchley Celebrate 15 years of conserving the land you love! This year we honor our easement holders Tickets
Hines and Jochum Released, Cases Continued
Hines and Jochum Released, Cases Continued Suspects, Angela D. Hines and Peter W. Jochum from the July 10 Drug Raid, appeared before the Westmoreland General
Snakes In The Grass
Garden Log 7-17-19 I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted about my garden but between the heat and getting my late spring cleaning
Arraignment Set For Two Suspects in Westmoreland Drug Raid
Arraignment Set For Two Suspects in Westmoreland Drug Raid Two Suspects, Angela D. Hines and Peter W. Jochum from the July 10 Drug Raid will
VDOT HOT SPOTS July 14 – July 20
Improve 95 Several projects are underway on the I-95 corridor near Fredericksburg. Drivers may encounter lane and shoulder closures or traffic shifts in these work
Bitter Sweet Moment For Student Liaison Nina Davila-Paz
Bitter Sweet Moment For Student Liaison Nina Davila-Paz By Linda Farneth The June 13 school board meeting was a bitter-sweet moment for Nina Davila-Paz as
Morning Coffee Report 7-12-19
If you enjoy the morning report and want access to daily reports and all news stories click here to subscribe. Weather Wake up to 74
Morning Coffee Report 7-11-19
Weather Wake up to 74 on Thursday. The morning will be clear and sunny with temperatures rising quickly reaching 79 degrees by 9 a.m. and
Meth Lab Busted On Monroe Bay Circle In Westmoreland County July 10
A huge police presence was on hand the morning of July 10, 2019 at a home on Monroe Bay Circle in Westmoreland County. Sources say
School Board Recognizes Employees
Photo: Left to right front Superintendent Dashan Turner, Beth Abercrombie and Charles Boulton. Back Michelle Payne, Patrice Lyburn, Chairman Tim Trivett and Brent Steffey. Colonial
POST-HOLIDAY WORK ZONES ON I-95 THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Drivers should anticipate overnight lane closures on Interstate 95 northbound and southbound in the Fredericksburg area with numerous work zones scheduled this week starting tonight,
RCC’s Dr. Matt Brent Reflects on the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
News From RCC: Pictured above, Dr. Matt Brent at RCC’s Warsaw Campus Library As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing approaches, many
I-95 SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT ON THURSDAY, JULY 11
All I-95 southbound lanes will be shifted several feet toward the median near the Truslow Road overpass for the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
NNLC Celebrates 15th Year with Easements Large and Small
NNLC Celebrates 15th Year with Easements Large and Small The sights and sounds of a vast tidal marsh at dawn thrill Tom Tullidge and his
Morning Coffee Report 7-7-19
Weather Wake up to 75 degrees at 6 a.m. and mostly cloudy skies with a 34% chance of rain. By 9 a.m. the temperature will
VDOT HOT SPOTS July 7 – July 13
Improve 95 Several projects are underway on the I-95 corridor near Fredericksburg. Drivers may encounter lane and shoulder closures or traffic shifts in these work
CBCF Awards $2000.00 in Scholarships To Local Students
CBCF Awards $2000.00 in Scholarships To Local Students The Colonial Beach Community Foundation awarded $2000.00 in College Scholarships to three Colonial Beach High School students;
Morning Coffee Report 7-4-19
Reminder: Citizens with Town Stickers park free at any metered parking spaces. However some lots will be run by charities, town stickers will not exempt
Resurfacing, Rumble Strips And Spot Widening In King George
ROAD RESURFACING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN IN KING GEORGE COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Rt. 3, Rt. 206 and Rt. 218 will be
2-year-old Raequon Alan Ashby has been safely located. The search for his abductor continues
JULY 4, 1:10 p.m. UPDATE: Per the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, 2-year-old Raequon Alan Ashby has been safely located. The search for his abductor, Jashar
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019 Friday, May 31, 2019 NOTICE WESTMORELAND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019 Beginning July
Morning Coffee Report 7-3-19
Reminder: Friday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday. Weather Wake up to 73 at 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Plan for rain on Wednesday after
Maryland Man Killed After Being Struck on His Bicycle
NORTHUMBERLAND CO., Va. Virginia State Police report: On July 1, 2019 (Monday) at approximately, 11:55 a.m., the Virginia State Police responded to a two vehicle
VDOT EXPANDS SAFETY SERVICE PATROL COVERAGE ALONG INTERSTATE 81
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is expanding coverage of its Safety Service Patrols (SSP) beginning Monday, July 1. Enhanced coverage will benefit motorists using
VSP Investigating a Fatal Crash in Essex County
Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash in Essex County On June 30, 2019 (Sunday) at approximately, 12:12 p.m., the Virginia State Police responded to a
Why I Garden
Garden Log 7-1-19 If you ask me why I garden I will say, “For the sheer joy of it!” But it’s really not that simple.
IMPROVED EXIT 118 INTERCHANGE, OVERPASS COMPLETE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Project is finishing on budget and more than two months early; Redesigned I-95 entrance and exit ramps and replaced structurally deficient overpass. VDOT NEWS Construction
VDOT HOT SPOTS June 30 – July 6
Please Note: No lane closures will be scheduled from noon Wednesday, July 3 through noon Friday, July 5 with the Fourth of July holiday. Commuters
Morning Coffee Report 6-30-19
Weather Wake up to 74 degrees at 6 a.m. and sunny skies on Sunday. There is a 22% chance of rain at 7 a.m. providing
RCC and Community Honor President Crowther
Hundreds of friends, family, RCC employees and community members gathered at the Warsaw campus for a barbecue to honor Dr. Elizabeth (Sissy) Crowther as she
Morning Coffee Report 6-28-19
Weather Friday forecast is HOT, I can’t emphasize this enough! Wake up to 71 at 6 a.m. on Friday. Friday will be mostly sunny all
Theresa Leeds Accused of Abuse Resulting in Death
Colonial Beach Police Department issued the following press release on Thursday June 27: On June 26, 2019, Theresa Shree Leeds, 60 years of age, Colonial
Morning Coffee Report 6-27-19
Weather Wake up to 71 degrees at 6 a.m. Humidity will be very high in the morning with 78% at 6. As the temperatures rise
Colonial Beach, Nicest Place In Virginia! But In America?
Colonial Beach, Nicest Place In Virginia! But In America? By Colonial Beach News According to Reader’s Digest Colonial Beach has been voted Nicest Place In
Morning Coffee Report 6-26-19
Weather Wake up to 67 degrees by 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Temperatures will rise to 77 at 9 a.m. and reach 85 by noon. Skies
Hartwig Charged With 4 Counts-Felony Reproduction of Child Pornography
The King George Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Tuesday June 25 reporting that 65 year old Gregory P. Hartwig of King George was
I-95 NORTHBOUND PAVING MOVES TO STAFFORD COUNTY
Northbound I-95 drivers can expect overnight lane closures near Exit 136/Centreport Parkway this week, Monday, June 24 through early Friday, June 28. The Virginia Department
VDOT HOT SPOTS June 23-29, 2019
I-95 Paving Operations Stafford County I-95 Northbound at Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Double Lane Closures · Sunday – Thurday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. On Sunday evening,
I Did It!
Garden Log 6-23-19 I Did It! I know most of you are probably leaps and bounds ahead of me with your gardens, but life happens
Morning Coffee Report 6-23-19
Weather Wake up to 61 degrees at 6 a.m. on Sunday. The morning will start out with high humidity and gradually dercrease. However tolerable levels
Understanding Town’s Explanation Of Need For Water & Sewer Increase
Understanding Town’s Explanation Of Need For Water & Sewer Increase By Linda Farneth Colonial Beach staff and Town Council knew they were going to be
I’m Just Gonna Go For It
Garden Log 6-22-19 I’ve decided to just go for it and plant my tomatoes outside. I had grand plans of hardening off the plants and
Found Safe – LEWIS T. RICE SR
Update: The Virginia Senior Alert from Northumberland County has been cancelled. Mr. Rice was safely located early Saturday morning. SENIOR ALERT THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE
Morning Coffee Report 6-21-19
Weather Wake up to 70 degrees at 6 a.m. on Friday. Mostly sunny skies will cause temperatures to rise. By 9 a.m. it will be
Morning Coffee Report 7-20-19
I can’t stress enough that Saturday will be the hottest day in this heatwave. For this reason I will not be covering the WWI and
Morning Coffee Report 7-18-19
Weather Wake up to 76 at 6 a.m. on Thursday and mostly cloudy skies. Rain is likely throughout the day on Thursday. But don’t let
