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Larry Chowning

Larry is a reporter for the Southside Sentinel and author of several books centered around the people and places of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Community

Saluda’s Oakenham played big role in Middlesex history

Home likely site where scheme hatched to strip Urbanna’s county seat status by Larry Chowning - Standing on the balcony of Oakenham, looking out over...
Sports

MIDDLESEX WINS DISTRICT BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Baseball team beats Mathews 6-1, earns trip to region playoff by Larry Chowning - Between rain showers Friday, the Middlesex High School (MHS) varsity baseball...
Sports

MHS track teams vie today for Tidewater crowns

by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex High School (MHS) varsity boys track team finished second in a Tidewater District track meet on Tuesday, May...
News

COOKS CORNER TRAIL OPENS

New half-mile trail offers walkers pleasant woods trek; will later include signs describing Black history in MC by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County Heritage Trail...
News

Rezoning may pave way for new business

County supervisors re-designate site in Saluda; take back control of Cooks Corner location formerly earmarked for Tractor Supply store by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex...
Sports

MHS baseball squad vies for district title

by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex High School (MHS) Charger varsity baseball team is 8-5 overall in the win-loss column and 7-1 in Tidewater...
News

Current boat tax rate stays

by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved on a 3-2 vote Thursday, April 28, a tax rate change to...
Church

Rev. Dr. John V. Upton Jr., former UBC pastor, talks of mission work during visit

by Larry Chowning - Rev. Upton was pastor of Urbanna Baptist Church over two stints from 1983-1985 and 1991-1995, becoming head of the Baptist...
News

Public hearing on MC tax rates set for today

Proposed jump in taxes on large boats expected to attract speakers by Larry Chowning - Six citizens attended last week’s Middlesex County Board of Supervisors’...
News

Donors aid sought to complete Middlesex Sports Complex pavilion

by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County Sports Complex Committee (MCSCC) is seeking funds to finish off a new “family” picnic pavilion currently under...
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Deltaville Lights magic continues nightly through New Year’s Day

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Officials consider earlier Norris Bridge replacement

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on Tuesday, Dec. 10, updated a nearly full Lancaster Elementary School Theater on the long road to a...