The Rappahannock Times

10/23/2025

THE POD REPORT

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10/23/2025

How Controversial Are Your Halloween Decorations? Remember the good old days when the biggest Halloween decorating controversy was whether the outdoor display should be erected before or after noon on October 30? Well, this year a South Carolina couple unwittingly panicked

10/23/2025

Westmoreland Wins Home Opener, 35-24 After six weeks on the road, the Westmoreland High football team found itself playing in the friendly confines of the Eagle’s Nest in Montross Friday night. Putting up impressive offensive numbers, the Eagles built a 21-0 lead and held off a

After six weeks on the road, the Westmoreland High football team found itself playing in the friendly confines of the Eagle’s Nest in Montross Friday night. Putting up impressive offensive numbers, the Eagles built a 21-0 lead and held off a late Colonial Beach surge for a 35-24 victory over their...

10/21/2025

No Jail Time In Credit Card Theft A 53-year-old Warsaw woman was given suspended sentences on convictions of obtaining a credit card without consent of the cardholder and abuse of a vulnerable adult in Essex County Circuit Court last week. In June, Ma Lassa Jenean Elliott entered

A 53-year-old Warsaw woman was given suspended sentences on convictions of obtaining a credit card without consent of the cardholder and abuse of a vulnerable adult in Essex County Circuit Court last week. In June, Ma Lassa Jenean Elliott entered no contest pleas to both charges. A no-contest plea m...

10/21/2025

Auburn, Graham Win State Golf Crowns Hobbs Hole Golf Course in Tappahannock finished a successful three-day run as the host of the Virginia High School League Class 1 and 2 state tournament. A total of 120 players and their coaches arrived here the weekend of October 11- 12 to

Hobbs Hole Golf Course in Tappahannock finished a successful three-day run as the host of the Virginia High School League Class 1 and 2 state tournament. A total of 120 players and their coaches arrived here the weekend of October 11- 12 to participate in the tournaments which were held in windy and...

10/18/2025

—Letter To The Editor— I am writing to share my experience about canvassing voters with Elaine Walters, the democratic candidate for the House of Delegates. She is running against Keith Hodges, the incumbent. I am impressed with Elaine’s enthusiasm and dedication to meet

I am writing to share my experience about canvassing voters with Elaine Walters, the democratic candidate for the House of Delegates. She is running against Keith Hodges, the incumbent. I am impressed with Elaine’s enthusiasm and dedication to meet voters and listen to what is on their minds and h...

10/18/2025

Classroom Smells Every day in my high school, homeroom smelled different. Not better, but different. At that moment, we teens were bound together by one goal. We wanted to smell better, and we wanted to smell stronger. This required experimentation. Every morning, I left home as

Every day in my high school, homeroom smelled different. Not better, but different. At that moment, we teens were bound together by one goal. We wanted to smell better, and we wanted to smell stronger. This required experimentation. Every morning, I left home as a cornucopia of fragrances. I began t...

10/18/2025

Trojans Win Big On Homecoming, 68-14 A two-week layoff and a one hour delay before kickoff didn’t bother the Essex High football team one bit Friday night. The Trojans sent a homecoming crowd of about 1,100 home happy as they trounced Westmoreland 68-14 in the Northern Neck

A two-week layoff and a one hour delay before kickoff didn’t bother the Essex High football team one bit Friday night. The Trojans sent a homecoming crowd of about 1,100 home happy as they trounced Westmoreland 68-14 in the Northern Neck District opener for both teams. The 54-point differential wa...

10/18/2025

Free Marine Navigation Class Offered The Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron is providing the following MARINE NAVIGATION class for all boaters and community participants. MARINE NAVIGATION – Wednesday October 22, 6 pm-8 pm, Wednesdays for 7-8 weeks. Marine Navigation covers

The Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron is providing the following MARINE NAVIGATION class for all boaters and community participants. MARINE NAVIGATION – Wednesday October 22, 6 pm-8 pm, Wednesdays for 7-8 weeks. Marine Navigation covers the following and much more: Charts, their interpretation, ...

10/18/2025

Wright Takes The Reins Steven R. Wright’s agenda has been full since his arrival here on September 22 as Tappahannock’s new Town Manager. Wright was the Deputy County Administrator in Gloucester for nearly three years before being appointed to his role here by Tappahannock

Steven R. Wright’s agenda has been full since his arrival here on September 22 as Tappahannock’s new Town Manager. Wright was the Deputy County Administrator in Gloucester for nearly three years before being appointed to his role here by Tappahannock Town Council in August. He was one of three f...

10/16/2025

EHS Royalty Crowned Essex High School seniors Jamie Segar Jr. and Morgan Self were crowned Homecoming 2025 King and Queen during halftime of Friday night’s football game in Tappahannock. Essex routed Westmoreland 68-14.

Essex High School seniors Jamie Segar Jr. and Morgan Self were crowned Homecoming 2025 King and Queen during halftime of Friday night’s football game in Tappahannock. Essex routed Westmoreland 68-14. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Sub...

10/16/2025

AAA: Deer-Vehicle Collisions Most Common October Through December The arrival of fall means an increase in deer activity and the months of October through December are traditionally the most dangerous for vehicle-deer crashes, according to AAA. October through December is

The arrival of fall means an increase in deer activity and the months of October through December are traditionally the most dangerous for vehicle-deer crashes, according to AAA. October through December is deer-mating season, so the animals are more active and more likely to dart into the road, acc...