Kenneth Madison rushed for 168 yards and a pair of touchdowns and teammate C.J. Kelly accounted for 122 yards total offense and two more scores as Rappahannock downed Buffalo Gap 38-32 in comeback fashion during a VHSL Class 1 state semifinal football game Saturday afternoon in Warsaw. Rappahannock (12-2) will next face Rye Cove (11-3) for the Class 1 state […]
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Hark! The Herald Angels
The Grinch (James Barrack) and Marcellus Dungee led the Christmas Caroling following the lighting of the Christmas Tree in downtown Tappahannock Saturday night. The caroling capped a day featuring the 4th Annual Winterfest and the 50th Annual Christmas Parade. The parade’s grand marshal was retired Essex Department of Parks and Recreation Director Sylvia Allen. A total of 38 units participated.
Getting In The Spirit
Helen Roane reaches into Santa’s gift bag for her treat during the Tappahannock-Essex Triad’s holiday party on December 2 at the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department’s banquet hall. Triad is a partnership among law enforcement, older residents and their family and friends, and community organizations. Its goal is to enhance the safety and quality of life of older people.
American Legion Commends Maleena’s Wildlife Rescue
Sharon O’Neal of Maleena’s Wildlife Rescue is the latest recipient of the American Legion’s Community Spirit Award. Commander I.C. Smith, of Franklin Durham-Essex Post 64, made the presentation on December 4. The citation read, “For her dedication to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation of animals native to Virginia. She is committed to saving the lives of injured or orphaned animals and […]
County Farmer Re-Elected To Farm Bureau Board
Essex County cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates of Tappahannock was elected Dec. 3 to a third three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. Elections of officers and directors were held at the VFBF 2025 Annual Convention in Williamsburg. As a board member, Bates will represent Farm Bureau producer members in Car- oline, Essex, Gloucester, […]
Bay Leaders OK Cleanup Plan
Leaders of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup approved major revisions Dec. 2 to the pact that has guided the effort for more than a decade, vowing speedier results despite uncertainty over federal funding. “We are impatient,” said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat and the outgoing chair of the Chesapeake Executive Council. “We want this to be the era of yes […]
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