Steve Weddle

Former publisher of The Central Virginian. Former editor of the Northern Neck (Virginia) News. Former President of the Virginia Press Association Board of Directors. 

Experienced communication professional with a demonstrated history of success in online and print media, including revenue growth and editorial excellence. Member of the Freedom of Information Act Council and strong advocate for community news. 

Review: The Second Life of Steve Hamilton

THE NEWS STORIES practically wrote themselves. Everyone from Publishers Weekly to Entertainment Weekly was abuzz last August when St. Martin’s Press, which had published award-winning novelist Steve Hamilton for nearly two decades, announced just weeks from his planned publication date that it was cancelling his new novel, The Second Life of Nick Mason. The publisher said that it had parted ways with Hamilton, ending a relationship that had stretched back to 1999, when Hamilton won the St Marti

Q&A: I’ll Take Whatever Comes

JEFF ABBOTT’S WRITING has traveled all around the world — and back again. Over the past two dozen years, he’s published nearly as many books, from the small Texas town mysteries of Jordan Poteet to the globe-trotting thrillers featuring Sam Capra. In between those series came a string of critically acclaimed thrillers — Panic, Fear, Collision, and Trust Me. Now Abbott is returning to his Texas roots, leaving the thrills of globe-trotting espionage behind. Blame is the story of Jane Norton, who t

Podcast: What in the world is pickleball?

In this, our first episode, we chat with Annette Hayes, Louisa County’s pickleball ambassador, about the sport and its history (and future) in Louisa County. Pickleball is: A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. More >>> Pickleball is played in Louisa County at the Betty J. Queen Center through LCPRT. Click HERE for more info. Pic