Lancaster County, VA

The Annual Dreamfields Spanish Mackerel tournament is held to raise money for the Lancaster Little League and for their fields. It's a fun event that draws participants from all over the Chesapeake bay. This is a look of what fishing a tournament like this is like.

One of the original six state parks to open in 1936 with the Virginia State Park system, Westmoreland State Park occupies a stretch of one-and-a-half miles along the Potomac River (1,321 total acres) and is named for the county where it is located. Visitors to Westmoreland State Park will find...

Virginia Farm Bureau video producer Burke Moeller assists Dug In Farms owner Carolyn Quinn with her microphone during an interview last Thursday for an upcoming “County Close-up” segment on Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program. The segment will feature Lancaster County in July. Moeller was in the area for two days last week shooting video and conducting interviews. He also interviewed Ronnie Forrester of Holyoke Farms in Alfonso, Thomas Hyde and Callie Robinson of Steamboat Wharf Oyster Co. in Morratico, and Craig Giese of Giese Farm in Lancaster. Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi.

The Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation on May 5 sponsored the Celebration of Excellence banquet at Lancaster High School. Several students at each grade level were recognized. Rev. Kim Bunns served as the keynote speaker, reported Jamilah Sawyer. The River Market in White Stone catered the event. Principal Tara Booth...

LANCASTER—As word spread of the passing of Francis W. “Butch” Jenkins Jr. on May 4, members of the Lancaster community have been sharing their appreciation for his untiring work and unwavering fondness for the place he called home. Jenkins served on the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors for District 1...

LANCASTER—With so many different broadband projects happening around the county, the Lancaster board of supervisors and Lancaster County Broadband Authority (LCBA) on Thursday, May 27, held a joint work session “so everyone could get on the same page,” said District 4 supervisor Bill Lee, who requested the meeting. “My number...

LANCASTER Co., Va. (WWBT) - Troopers are investigating a deadly crash that happened in Lancaster County on Wednesday. State police were called shortly after 9 p.m. on May 26 to a single-vehicle crash on Christ Church Road near Gaskins Road. Police said a 2017 Subaru Forester, driven by Michael J....

Ready to build your dream home in a lovely water access and lake front community? Welcome to Heritage Point, located in Lancaster County in the historic Northern Neck of VA. Beautiful wooded lot includes over 2 acres, with mature trees. Kayak, canoe, fish on Echo Lake. Amenities include: clubhouse, pool, playground, beach. Private marina access, dock with electricity, slips and boat ramp. Deep water at marina into Senior Creek leading to the Corrotoman River. Imagine fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding! Nearby 2nd parcel available - both lots on quiet cul-der-sac. Golf cart friendly. Community well available to tap into. Offered at less than county assessment! High speed internet available. Previous septic letter available from county. Subdividable. Easy drive from Kilmarnock, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern VA! Come Live the Good Life!

Ready to build your dream home in a lovely lake front community? Welcome to Heritage Point. located in Lancaster county in the historic Northern Neck of VA. Beautiful wooded lot includes over 2 acres, with mature trees. Kayak, canoe, fish on Echo Lake. Neighborhood amenities include: clubhouse, pool, playground, beach, picnic area. Marina access, dock with electricity, slips and boat ramp in neighborhood- imagine fishing, crabbing, + paddle boarding. Nearby 2nd parcel available-both located on dead end, quiet street. Golf cart friendly community. Community well available to tap into. Offered at less than county assessment! High speed internet available. Previous septic letter available from county. Subdividable. Deep water at marina- access into Senior Creek leading to Corrotoman River. Easy drive from Kilmarock, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern VA! Come Live the Good Life!

LANCASTER—The Lancaster County Circuit Court convened Friday, May 7, with the Hon. R. Michael McKenney presiding. In the case of Trevell Saul of Lancaster, charged with three felony probation violations, a show cause hearing was scheduled for June 4. In the case of Nickolas VJ Chinn of Heathsville, charged with...

LANCASTER Co., Va. (WWBT) - A teenager and woman were killed after a vehicle hit a tree and overturned. Virginia State Police were called shortly after 11 a.m. on May 6 to a crash on Good Luck Road, east of Hillcrest Lane, in Lancaster County. Police said a Chevrolet Cavalier...

LANCASTER—Following a bond hearing Friday, April 30, in Lancaster County Circuit Court, Matthew Scott Chapman will continue to be held in the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center in Saluda while awaiting trial in the shooting death of John Carter Gordon. A trial date will be set at a May 14 hearing. Previous trial dates have been continued due to COVID-19 restrictions and delays in acquiring evidence.

LANCASTER—The Lancaster County Circuit Court convened Friday, April 30, with the Hon. R. Michael McKenney presiding. In the case of Nicholas V. Chinn, no address given, charged with felony probation violation, the arraignment was continued until May 7. In the case of Rodney E. Wiggins of Lancaster, charged with a...

The Foundation for Historic Christ Church (FHCC) in Weems invites the community to join its annual spring training program for new and returning volunteers beginning May 11-12. FHCC is an organization dedicated to preservation, research and education at Christ Church, which was completed in 1735 and is Lancaster County’s only...

Ready for adventure, Quincy heads out to Bell Isle State Park in Lancaster County, VA. Katie, the Belle Isle State Park manager meets Quincy out on a beautiful day to give him some information and tips for his visit. Their Know Before You Go campaign provides information to visitors regarding...

The Lancaster County Lions Club thanks all of the local businesses for their enthusiastic support for the commercial broom sale conducted door-to-door Thursday, April 22, in Kilmarnock. “In fact, we were so successful we ran out of brooms before we could even reach many of your establishments,” said publicist Lion...

For the second time in almost 65 years, Historic Garden Week in the Northern Neck was canceled, both last year and this spring due to the circumstances involving COVID-19. Not to be deterred, the intrepid members of the Garden Club of the Northern Neck (GCNN) decided to carry on this popular event in another form. “We wanted to put lipstick on this cancellation pig and have some fun,” said GCNN member Fran King.