The W&L High School Band is looking for new uniforms. “I remember the pride and rapport my high school band uniform gave me,” said Kelly Wright, W&L’s band director. “I want that for this band.” The last time the band bought uniforms designed with the Eagle musicians in mind was in 1990, Wright said. Those uniforms from the ‘90s served the band into 2000 and beyond. They were reaching the
The W&L High School Band is looking for new uniforms. “I remember the pride and rapport my high school band uniform gave me,” said Kelly Wright, W&L’s band director. “I want that for this band.” The last time the band bought uniforms designed with the Eagle musicians in mind was in 1990, Wright said. Those uniforms from the ‘90s served the band into 2000 and beyond. They were reaching the
During the public comment portion of the May 10 Colonial Beach Town Council meeting, Wanda L Goforth presented the members of council with copies of a petition expressing their “lack of confidence in the Town Manager.” “You better be very careful what you state,” said Mayor Fred Rummage. “I will not allow anyone to stand up there and attack…” Goforth then interrupted Rummage with, “I believe that the citizens need
On July 1, Colonial Beach becomes responsible for all maintenance and improvements of secondary roads within town limits. At the May Colonial Beach Town Council Meeting David T. Brown, the Northern Neck Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation, answered questions surrounding the takeover of road maintenance. Over the past few months there have been numerous questions over what all this entails, the costs to the town, what financial
As dramatic as the regular season came to an end, it’s ironic that both teams who have a chance to clinch the district play each other twice in the final week. The road to this year’s Northern Neck regular season baseball title concluded with Essex defeating Washington & Lee (W&L) in their second meeting of the week, 4-1. Essex claimed the regular season title and an automatic berth to the
Stakes higher for Eagles after falling 4-3 Staff reports The Washington & Lee Varsity Baseball team drew closer to winning the Northern Neck District after two wins last week over Northumberland and Rappahannock. On May 10, W&L extended their winning streak to six after defeating Lancaster on the road 8-7. Two days earlier, W&L defeated Northumberland for the second time this season at home 9-1. Faced with winning the district
By Nathaniel Cline Colonial Beach won the championship over Northumberland 10-6. Then in the consolation game, Montross won over Lancaster 9-7. Colonial Beach Softball Coach Keith Dickerson was excited about winning the championship. “It’s incredible,” said Dickerson. “Most of our games this season have been relatively easy with the exception of Northumberland beating us once in the regular season. We just wanted pay back. And this game, they wanted it,
Being half a world away and 12 hours ahead of America, or the east coast at least, I don’t get to talk to my loved ones very much. I do most of my talking through words typed on the computer. I realize this is a serious lack of communication, but it baffles me that everyone still has a terrible misconception about what I’m doing over here in Asia. Whenever I
Sunny spring days mean farmers’ market days are upon us! Local farmers markets have sprung up across the Northern Neck – in Tappahannock, Warsaw, Irvington, Heathsville, King George, and Kinsale – giving local residents a chance to buy locally-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are new to shopping at farmers’ markets (or need a refresher) here are a few tips: Know Your Seasons. Locally-grown produce is dependent on our
Katherine Cross first initiated the “Stop the Violence” Candlelight Vigil after her son, Paul Martin Cross, was the victim of a violent shooting and later died. To date, there has been no information regarding a suspect and the case remains unsolved. “It’s important to remember people who have been victims of crime. We want to help other families who also have loved ones that have been hurt. Gatherings like this
Story and photos by Susan Pietras-Smith, Contributing Writer In a town the size of Colonial Beach you wouldn’t imagine there to be a large and thriving art community full of talented artists, yet, it exists. Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild is a 100-members-strong group that has been holding Second Friday Art Walks for several years in what the town has designated as the “Arts and Culture District.” As the name
The spring season is here and for April we have some wonderful art exhibits to share. First at Potomac River Fisheries Building is local artist Margie Gallahan who will be sharing her artistic journey with her most recent paintings entitled “Journeys”. Down the same street we have Jarrett Thor Fine Arts with returning artist Carolyn Goodridge and resident artist Barbara Kohn. Ms. Kohn will be exhibiting paintings with the theme
Stratford Hall, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Ingleside Winery, Westmoreland Berry Farm will be the Westmoreland County farms on this year’s Northern Neck Down on the Farm Tour. The tour, which includes three farms and the Farmers Market in King George County as well, will take place on May 12. The farms and exhibits will be open from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Stratford Hall Home to four generations of the
The W&L High School Band is looking for new uniforms. “I remember
During the public comment portion of the May 10 Colonial Beach Town
As dramatic as the regular season came to an end, it’s ironic
Stakes higher for Eagles after falling 4-3 Staff reports The Washington &
Being half a world away and 12 hours ahead of America, or
Sunny spring days mean farmers’ market days are upon us! Local farmers