There were plenty of cheers — and even some tears — Friday night as King and Queen Central High School conducted its 70th commencement ceremony. Diplomas were awarded to 36 graduates. Student speakers were Valedictorian Elijah Demetri Boone and Salutatorian Makayla Nashae Holmes. During his remarks, Boone noted the accomplishments of the school’s athletic teams, some of which set precedents […]

In Arlington National Cemetery, the Beirut Barracks Memorial honors the 241 American service members who lost their lives in the October 23, 1983 bombing of a U.S. Marines Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, during the Lebanese Civil War. Two truck bombs, detonated by suicide bombers, struck buildings that housed U.S. and French military members of a multinational peace-keeping force, killing […]

Christina Ambrose has announced her candidacy for Essex County Circuit Court Clerk in the November 7 General Election. Christina was born and raised in Caroline County. She and her husband, Patrick Ambrose, moved back to his home in Essex County in 2007. She has two children, MaKaylah Ambrose and Holdyn Ambrose, both of whom graduated from Essex High School. MaKaylah […]

The Tappahannock Rotary Club’s annual Croaker (et al.) Tournament is back. Scheduled for June 24, this multi-generational tradition is back with more prizes for more fishes. Time is running out to join the fun. See page B2 for more details.