Month: October 2012

Even before meeting Ms. Frederick, I sensed the need to support a change in leadership in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. I was troubled by the review and reversal of the murder conviction against Mr. Michael […]

The Town of Culpeper offices will remain closed today and will reopen tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reporting 17 secondary roads in Central Virginia are closed at this hour due to Hurricane Sandy. Twelve are flooded and another five are impassable due to […]

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Culpeper County officials opened the emergency shelter at the Salem Volunteer Fire Department on Sperryville Pike at 2 p.m. today. “The shelter is open for people without electricity due to Hurricane Sandy,” said Culpeper County […]

Culpeper County officials declared a local state of emergency this morning in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Sandy, which has increased in intensity as it makes landfall. Local officials anticipate significant flooding, downed trees […]

The visit by Democratic Virginia senatorial candidate Tim Kaine to Culpeper scheduled for 11 a.m. today has been canceled due to weather related issues, his campaign announced this morning. Kaine was to be in town […]

Originally scheduled for Monday evening, Culpeper County Chamber President Jim Charapich made the decision to postpone the candidate’s forum due to weather alerts surrounding Hurricane Sandy. Charapich followed the lead of the Culpeper County Public […]

Weather Alert It was announced Sunday that Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed Monday, October 29, 2012. 12-month employees should not report unless further directives are given.

WASHINGTON-Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today reached out to the governors of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North […]

The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants the week of Oct. 28 through Nov. 3 to maintain system water quality. Some discoloration of water is expected, but the condition should […]

Drop your kids off at Powell Wellness Center’s Kid’s Corner Oct. 27 and enjoy a four-hour “night out” from 4 to 8 p.m. Kids will play games and participate in specially planned activities. Dinner, drinks […]

The Brandy Station Foundation presents “Spirits of the Graffiti House” on Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Featured events include ghost stories, a visit from Transcend Paranormal who will discuss findings from their Graffiti […]

Culpeper County Emergency Services officials are making plans to deal with Hurricane Sandy in wake of the State of Emergency issued by Gov. Robert McDonnell earlier today. As the state prepares and braces for possible […]

I remember when I was editor at the Rappahannock News several years ago and a group of folks at the Rappahannock Assocation for Arts and the Community decided that hosting an artist’s tour would be […]

Could “Green” be Green$? Yes if you ask local business. What are some of the local green initiatives in business? Can it be profitable? I met with several businesses to find out the answer to […]

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, which is anticipated to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend and early next week. There is some […]

As a private, non-profit organization for more than 30 years, Services to Abused Families (SAFE) provides shelter and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties. SAFE […]

Hal and Melanie Young, authors of “Raising Real Men,” ―the Christian Small Publishers Association 2011 book of the year – will be coming to Piedmont Area Christian Educators Oct. 25, starting at 7 p.m. This […]

The Culpeper Police Department extends an invitation for citizens to attend the next Combined Neighborhood Watch Meeting Oct. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Culpeper Police Department. The guest speaker will be a representative […]