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Powhatan Today

Post 201 sweeps Post 186 behind Sams' big bat

Post 201 sweeps Post 186 behind Sams' big bat

  • Robert Fletcher

The American Legion Post 201 baseball team shined in a three-game week, claiming a pair of victories on Monday and Tuesday that both set season highs for runs scored.

Annual Garden Party unites community at Fairview Farm Events

Annual Garden Party unites community at Fairview Farm Events

  • Contributed report

Fairview Farm Events once again welcomed women from Powhatan and across the state to its annual Garden Party supporting The Powhatan Christmas Mother and The Powhatan Food Pantry. The event was well-attended and brought together guests, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors for an afternoon focu…

Virginia’s 4-H archery team wins national championship in Nebraska

Virginia’s 4-H archery team wins national championship in Nebraska

  • Robert Fletcher

In April, Powhatan Today received exclusive access to the workings and process of Virginia’s 4-H archery national team, which features three athletes from Powhatan and has its practice facility based within the area at Split Nocks. They recently hit the road and traveled to Grand Island, Neb…

Powhatan-based 180th returns home

Powhatan-based 180th returns home

  • By Mike Vrabel Virginia National Guard Public Affairs

Approximately 120 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, returned home from their federal mobilization July 9, 2026, after completing their mission with Combined Joint Task Force …

Planning Commission defers motorsports park vote

Planning Commission defers motorsports park vote

  • By Roslyn Ryan Managing Editor

Residents concerned about a proposed motorsports park in Powhatan will have to wait until next month to hear the local Planning Commission’s opinion on the project, after commissioners voted 4-1 on July 7 to defer hearing the case for 30 days.

Powhatan supervisors ask voters to consider 1% sales tax to support school capital needs

Powhatan supervisors ask voters to consider 1% sales tax to support school capital needs

    The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to hold a referendum in November to give voters the opportunity to weigh in on a one-percent local sales tax to support school construction and renovation projects.

    Extinguish your risk of sparking a wildfire while tidying up the lawn

    Extinguish your risk of sparking a wildfire while tidying up the lawn

    • Contributed report

    When safety falls by the wayside, summertime yardwork can trigger catastrophic consequences.

    County announces dates for listening sessions on shooting

    County announces dates for listening sessions on shooting

    • Contributed report

    Powhatan County will hold a series of public input sessions to receive feedback from residents on a draft ordinance limiting the discharge of firearms and pneumatic guns in certain residential areas in the County.

    Post 201 baseball edges past Post 125 in heat wave clash

    Post 201 baseball edges past Post 125 in heat wave clash

    • Robert Fletcher

    Enduring a heat wave just two days before the Fourth of July fireworks exploded across the country, Powhatan Middle School was the host to its own form of fireworks on Thursday night when the American Legion Post 201 baseball team hosted West End Post 125 for their second matchup of the summ…

    Cichowicz pulls in college offers, accepts FUMA scholarship

    Cichowicz pulls in college offers, accepts FUMA scholarship

    • Robert Fletcher

    Blessed Sacrament Huguenot graduate Carter Cichowicz has been active on the football field this summer, and the extra work is leading to greater attention and a plethora of college offers.

    Post 201 baseball wins a pair of nail-biters to start the summer

    Post 201 baseball wins a pair of nail-biters to start the summer

    • Robert Fletcher

    Summer baseball has been underway through the month of June and into July, with American Legion Post 201 hosting games at Powhatan High School for the first part of their season before moving over to Powhatan Middle School starting in July. 

    Powhatan designer finding international success

    Powhatan designer finding international success

    • By Roslyn Ryan Managing Editor

    Plenty of people from around the world visit Palm Beach, Florida every year, looking to eat, shop and unwind in one of the world’s foremost luxury locales. Rarely, however, do they do so by divine decree.

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