The Mattaponi Indian Tribe has submitted a petition to be formally recognized by the federal government. On Thursday, a delegation of Mattaponi Indians traveled to Washington to file the petition ...

Richard Allen Payne, 64, of Mattaponi, VA, formerly of Mathews, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 11, 2024. Rick worked at the Newport News Shipyard for 36 years.