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Discussion of The War of 1812: The following event is endorsed by the Middlesex County 250 Semiquincentennial Committee. A discussion of naval battles and British raiding parties on the Rappahannock River during the War of 1812 will feature Stuart L.… https://t.co/X8NCWWAtHY

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CHARLOTTE ANN MORRIS: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Ann Morris on May 5, 2025. A beloved mother and devoted wife (husband preceded in death, Clarence William Morris), Charlotte touched the lives of many with her… https://t.co/GxNpkR3dAQ

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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital Earns Another ‘A’ For Patient Safety In Latest Leapfrog Ratings: TAPPAHANNOCK, Va.  – VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital has once again earned an "A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025, marking… https://t.co/wJyCDNvjy5

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Virginia Strawberry Growers Are Cultivating A Sweet Spring Selection: HAMILTON—Ripe, ready-to-pick strawberries are right around the corner—offering ample options for a memorable Mother’s Day. Statewide strawberry growers are working to open their U-pick… https://t.co/UFNkIKM9xW

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MORISHIA VERSHONDA ROBINSON: Morishia VerShonda Robinson, beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 41. She was born on February 7, 1984, to Shirley Hill and Preston Robinson in King… https://t.co/vv3B8zcilz

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Community College Philanthropists Honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy: Richmond – Mrs. Carolyn A. Lemon, of Gloucester, Virginia, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated… https://t.co/R96dWNwH7i

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Prepare for Summer Travel by Applying for Your U.S. Passport:   With the summer travel season approaching, we encourage all U.S. citizens to check their passport expiration dates, apply for new or renewed passports ahead of planned travel, and be mindful… https://t.co/YUWDaSq8uA

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Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Breaks Ground for The Williams Center – A Gift to the Community from the Dean & Cam Williams Foundation: Gloucester, VA – The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society (GMHS) is thrilled to announce plans for The Williams Center… https://t.co/uusDyULu2X

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May Programs at the West Point Branch Library: All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Monday, May 26. Family Storytime at the West Point Branch Library Friday, May 2, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing,… https://t.co/JhbeSRnivR

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May Programs at the Upper King William Branch Library: All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Monday, May 26. Coloring, Coffee and Donuts at the Upper King William Branch Library Thursday, May 1, 10:30am - noon Ages 18 and up.… https://t.co/m45ldOvZKM

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Christchurch School Spring Concert A Success: CHRISTCHURCH, VA -- The Visual and Performing Arts Department hosted a concert and art show during Spring Family Weekend in April. The concert featured the school's choral group, Cantorion, and various solo… https://t.co/mB3UdwAPu4

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JOYCE HERBERT NORTHERN: Joyce Herbert Northern, 82, of Heathsville, formerly of Chatham Village, passed peacefully into heaven on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Joyce was born to the late George William Herbert and the late Dora Agnes Chatham Herbert. She was a… https://t.co/J9rESjbAYv

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Wittman Leads Hearing on Urgent Gaps in Drone and Counter-Drone Capabilities: WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air & Land Forces, convened a hearing titled "Small UAS… https://t.co/dCerWJ3zWG

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Naval Battles and British Raiding Parties May 18, 2025: The Middlesex Museum and Historical Society, Inc. is one of five organizational members of the Middlesex County 250 Committee, an entity created by the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors in 2023… https://t.co/WYsI3X2nWO

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Virginia Floriculture Blossoms During The Spring: AMELIA—Virginia’s flower farms are bursting with color as growers prepare their fresh blooms for a busy season. From cut flowers and U-pick farms to nurseries and wholesalers, floriculture is thriving in… https://t.co/vaIirfee5U

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Farm Bureau Women Learn About Tick-borne Diseases and Prevention: RICHMOND—During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah Robertson of Charlotte County experienced sudden-onset extreme exhaustion and was assessed for viral symptoms and possible… https://t.co/T1JykoLZ06

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Farm Families Forge Solutions Amid Enduring Child Care Challenges: RICHMOND—Nearly a decade ago, a groundbreaking study examined a persisting crisis on family farms—one threatening prosperity and child safety. University of Vermont researchers Emily… https://t.co/EZXNLh0EQj

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MARSHA LOUISE HOLMES: Marsha Louise Holmes, 82, of West Point, born on August 10, 1942, departed this life on April 28, 2025. She is survived by two sons: David Staggs (Francis) of Landover, MD and Dayna Staggs (Ayura) of West Point, three… https://t.co/J05hYdxvMo

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JOHN DALE MOODY: A loving husband, father and brother, John, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. A native of Louisville, KY, he attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in… https://t.co/2ewqLMEaFR

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CLYDE REGINALD MAYS: Clyde Reginald Mays, 85, of Aylett, Virginia, born on December 14, 1939, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church, King William, and retired as a truck driver for Old Dominion Glass. He was… https://t.co/noRYy9dVwF