Culpeper News Archives

James Randall Landrum Jr., 28, Wolftown Road, Wolftown, assault and battery. Hope Hoffman, 42, North Blue Ridge Turnpike, Madison, contempt of court.

An eastern route for a U.S. 29 bypass of Charlottesville has been taken off a consultant's map, but some of the state's top decision-makers said this week a bypass still is needed.

Sept. 25: Natalie Ann and Nicole Erin Ferlazzo, daughter of David and Kelli Ferlazzo of Culpeper County Sept.

During the middle of last night's rainstorm, the Culpeper Town Council voted to spend $153,000 to replace the roof on the building that is being renovated as the new police station.

A Jeffersonton woman who reportedly tried to avoid hitting a deer on U.S. 29 Saturday night flipped her SUV before being transported to Culpeper Regional Hospital, according to the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office.

As the gubernatorial election nears the home stretch, a slew of Virginia newspapers have endorsed candidates.

Scammers are now using the law to get money from victims. Two weeks ago, a Culpeper businessman received a call from a person who claimed to be a law-enforcement officer in Florida.

Two brothers face charges of felony assault in connection with an alleged beating last month near the Depot.

A former Culpeper County sheriff and three deputies have reached a $150,000 settlement with the family of a woman who died while incarcerated.

Karaoke tonight at 6 featuring Perry Hoisington at Pelham's Pub at The Inn at Kelly's Ford, 16589 Edwards Shop Ford, Remington; no cover; call 399-1779. David Gilmore at Pelham's Pub at The Inn at Kelly's Ford, 16589 Edward's Shop Road, Remington, Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.; no cover; call 399-1779. Salem Pickin' Party Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the ...

The Republican gubernatorial candidate will drop by a small homebuilder's business in Culpeper Thursday morning as part of his four-stop "New Jobs, New Virginia" tour.

Now held at Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive ac ross from the Safeway from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Please park in the bottom parking lot facing Safeway.

COFFEE WITH CREAM OR COMPUTERS: Owner and operator Lisa Montgomery has a good combo going in Digital Caffeine which partners state-of-the-art online gaming with a good place to stop for coffee and an Internet connection.

All ten of Culpeper County Public Schools are fully accredited after passing the standards of learning tests based on the 2008-2009 school year.

It's big, it's engaging, and it's coming to Culpeper Nov. 10. The Follow You Tour, co-headlined by Grammy-nominated progressive rock act Leeland and Dove Award-winning Male Vocalist of the Year Brandon Heath is under way now and will be stopping in Culpeper this fall, along with over 40 other cities.

The town of Culpeper will soon begin using a new software system designed to streamline a number of financial functions and let residents pay their taxes online.

Do you know how to cut and crown floor joists to frame a floor? Or assemble corner and T-posts to help frame a wall? Do you know about cutting and installing rafters and roof sheathing? The students in Culpeper County's building trade program do.

A 25-year-old Culpeper man was arrested in Spotsylvania Sunday following a 20-mile, multi-jurisdictional police chase through Culpeper that led to felony kidnapping and eluding charges, according to police.

Bill Chase will be trying to establish a record in the Nov. 3 election. Not since the beginning of Reconstruction in 1872 has any person been elected to the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors for more than seven terms.

Steve Jenkins' vacant Culpeper Town Council seat has become a hot commodity. According to Town Clerk Kim Allen, eight people have thrown their names in the hat for the temporary post that comes up for election next May.

If you work for Culpeper County and you want a day off with pay, all you might soon have to do is cough.

A Culpeper man has been charged with stealing money from a dead woman. The victim was Alta Finks, Culpeper County 's longest serving registrar, who died in June at the age of 96.

The Battle of the Bands meets the Taste of Culpeper Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Depot.

A judge will decide within 10 days whether a Culpeper Town Police officer who was fired in May has the right to file a grievance.

The world's biggest rock star dropped by downtown Culpeper last Thursday for an impromptu late lunch overlooking East Street.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District received 300 doses of the H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine this week, in nasal mist form, to immunize health care and emergency medical workers.

Thanks to the efforts of friends and total strangers, a 77-year-old Brandy woman will be allowed to live out her final years on the land where she was born.

Two Culpeper men face charges after one was allegedly struck by a chair and another was allegedly stabbed following an argument Monday evening, police said.

A Culpeper dentist will be sentenced in December after pleading guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to illegally distribute oxycodone.

The Culpeper American Legion Post 330 is inviting World War II and Korean War veterans in the Culpeper area on an all expense paid trip Washington D.C. to visit memorials created in their honor.

If you like food and wine, then "A Taste of Culpeper," to be held from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

Two months ago, last night's meeting was predicted to be a defining moment in an ancient battle between Culpeper County and the town of Culpeper regarding water/sewer service and a possible boundary adjustment.

Wailing train horns signaled the ceremonial launch of Amtrak's Northeast Regional service through the Piedmont Wednesday as dozens eagerly awaited its arrival at the Culpeper Depot.