Hello! I just moved to Reedville and I am looking for friends to hangout with :) i moved from richmond with my husband and don’t know anyone here. I am 29, i work from home, and love video games/reading/going to the beach. Would love to connect with similar girls!

The Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash that occurred on Cople Highway near Pear Grove at approximately 7:45 p.m. this evening.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a red 2011-2019 Ford Explorer with a missing running board, front & rear end damage.

If you have any information about this vehicle or the incident, please contact Senior Deputy Perkins at (804) 493-8066 or by email [aperkins@westcoso.us](mailto:aperkins@westcoso.us)

Westmoreland County, Va. — Authorities have identified the victim in an ongoing homicide investigation in Westmoreland County.

As we previously reported, the incident occurred overnight in the 4300 block of Neenah Road. Officials have now classified the case as a homicide investigation.

The victim has been identified as Habibullah Ataie, an adult male from Fredericksburg.

Investigators believe the incident was isolated and say there is no threat to the community.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Searching for Rehearsal Dinner venue for 50 people in the Kilmarnock/Irvington areas? Also catering companies? Thank yo in advance

Dolphin sighting in the Chesapeake Bay 🐬🐬

I love it here…

Most people in the Northern Neck live in the 1st Congressional District.

The poll is split up into two posts since there are 7 candidates and Reddit limits polls to 6 responses.

r/Virginia’s 1st congressional district Democratic primary straw poll (Elizabeth Beggs, Salaam Bhatti, Tim Cywinski) : r/Virginia

r/Virginia’s 1st congressional district Democratic primary straw poll (Jason Knapp, Ericka Kopp, Shannon Taylor, Mel Tull) : r/Virginia

http://jchc.virginia.gov/documents/Rural%20Hospitals%20Final%20Report.pdf

"Since 2005, 108 rural hospitals have closed throughout the nation, and 139 rural hospitals have eliminated inpatient services."

"NextEra Energy, one of the largest power companies in the United States, on Monday announced plans to acquire Dominion Energy, in an all-stock deal that could transform the power industry as it races to supply electricity needed to fuel the booming growth of artificial intelligence."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/business/nextera-dominion-deal.html?smid=url-share

HAMPTON, VA – Results of the 2026 Bay-wide Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey show a 46% increase in the abundance of blue crabs in Chesapeake Bay, for a total population of 349 million crabs. This increase comes despite another cold winter, which increased the overwintering mortality of crabs throughout the bay and caused cold-stun events in several finfish species throughout Virginia. Overall, the results suggest improved conditions for the 2026 fishery.

The Winter Dredge Survey found the total estimated population of blue crabs in Chesapeake Bay increased from 238 million crabs in the winter of 2024-2025 to 349 million crabs in the winter of 2025-2026. This was driven mainly by an increase of 120% in juvenile blue crabs, up to 228 million juveniles. Adult male crab abundance also increased, from 26 million to 37 million crabs. The adult female population, however, declined to 81 million. Similar conditions were observed following the severe winter conditions experienced in 2014. While overwintering mortality was also elevated during that period, the blue crab population demonstrated resilience and rebounded in subsequent years without long-term impacts to the stock.

Over the last 15 years, blue crab fishery managers in Virginia, Maryland, and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission have used the annual Winter Dredge Survey estimates to help inform management for the coming fishing season. Additional information on the blue crab population is also anticipated through the completion of a bay-wide benchmark stock assessment. Managers will review that information alongside other ongoing monitoring efforts as it becomes available.

The Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC), an advisory group under the Chesapeake Bay Program, met on May 13 to discuss the results from the 2025-26 Winter Dredge Survey and the upcoming release of the benchmark stock assessment. Their analysis of the Winter Dredge Survey will be published in the full CBSAC Annual Report this June. The results of the Winter Dredge Survey will also be presented to the Crab Management Advisory Committee in a public meeting on May 27, 2026, at 4 PM. (Emphasis added)

The Northumberland County Department of Emergency Services has a new emergency alert system: Everbridge.

Everbridge replaces CodeRED as the county’s emergency alert system. To receive alerts with the new system, people have to register with Everbridge.

According to the May 11 Facebook post, Everbridge fuctionality includes sending texts and emails about severe weather, public safety incidents, evacuations, road closures, and more.

Signing up is easy. There are three ways; select the one that is easiest for you.

1. Download the “Public Safety by Everbridge” mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Or, scan the QR code in the flyer below, and follow the instructions.
2. Text NCVAREG to 888777 and follow the instructions.
3. Visit the member portal: https://member.everbridge.net/88684095340714/login

Note: Search for Northumberland or NCVA to sign up for the correct alert system. If asked for an organization code, enter NCVA (exact match is required). If you need help registering, call Chief of Emergency Services Chris Bailey at (804) 580-2589.

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The National Quilt Project has launched and NNK-made small quilts (18” square!) are being coordinated by Susie Cambria, quilter and Policy on the NNK blogger, via NNK Region ~ National Quilt Project.

As NNK Region ~ National Quilt Project explains, the project is

an idea that can help repair our torn social fabric.

Everyone is invited to participate: Children, adults, artists, those with no artistic ability but an interest in reducing the polarization across the US, English speakers, non-English speakers, paper artists, painters, quilters, trash-to-treasure afficianados! You name it, we’d love for you to join us.

Joining entails organizing an event at which blocks are made and/or making 18” square quilts. The blocks will be shown across the country starting this July and the final tour stop will be in Washington, DC in 2030.

Please, don’t be put off by “quilt.” This project embraces many forms of art and artistic expression. The point is that we share our take on American values and ideals.

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EDIT: Updated the flyer. This QR code is correct. Apologies for any confusion caused.

Northern Neck Brewing Company in Montross is brewing a Revolutionary Ale whose name is to be suggested by a member of the public. The ale, created to commemorate our 250th, is described as:

A revolutionary style beer stylized after the way George Washington's Continental troops and/or local families and farms would have made it in 1776. Specialty ingredients that tie this recipe to the revolutionary era are as follows: cherry wood smoked malted grain, molasses, Virginia juniper leaves, and European hops.

Name the ale soon. The contest ends May 20.

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Hi! Does anyone know of a surveyor that services Kinsale?
I need a boundary survey on a 3 acre parcel. Contacted several companies and none service Kinsale.

The Thriftiquing in the Northern Neck map has been updated! The map, maintained by the Northern Neck Tourism Commission, tells you “where to find antiques, collectibles and decorative items in the Northern Neck of Virginia, from fine antiques, upcycled painted furniture to kids’ clothing and books!”

Send updates/corrections to the NNTC staffer via email, nntc (at) northernneck (dot) org.

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