The Plains News

The Potomac River is once again living up to tournament exceptions. Everyone was catching nice fish.

Lawrence Racing, a family-owned and operated race team based in Haymarket, will host a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and Fairfax Northern Virginia Hematology & Oncology on Saturday at Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas.

A new book commemorates Fauquier County's 250th anniversary, celebrating the heritage of its African American population.

Join tour co-leader Rob Orrison, site manager for Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, for a Colonial PWC Van Tour on June 6. The tour marks the 235th anniversary of the Prince William Resolves that were passed in protest to the British rule of the Colonies in 1774.

LEXINGTON, Va., 5 May 2009 a ' Virginia Military Institute Superintendent General J.H. Binford Peay III, a TM62, announced today that Colonel Jeffrey H. Curtis, VMI Class of 1979 and a native of The Plains, Va., will assume the duties of Chief of Staff on 1 July 2009.

The couple hopes that gallery's name will be more than just words on a sign. They want it to be a brand, an inspiration to others, and a way of life.

A sundress bash, a PostSecret party, embassies opening their doors, and lots more in this weekenda TMs nightlife guide.

Art galleries and exhibits are found throughout Loudoun. Here is a rundown of what is showing where and for how long.

A new Virginia Lottery Scratcher game gives players a chance to unleash their marvelous muttsa TM star potential.

According to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Ellerie Williamson, 16, has been found and is in custody in Albuquerque, N.M. Ellerie had been missing since March 20, according to her mother Martha Williamson.

Hokie Club to dedicate Stull memorial: To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the death of Oscar M. Stull, the Roanoke Valley Hokie Club will dedicate the Oscar M. Stull Memorial stone and plaque at 11 a.m. ...

Spaghetti supper and silent auction for church: Christ United Methodist Church will serve a spaghetti supper and a silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m. March 14.

DEMOCRAT Nurturing a centuries-old tradition into the 21st century and giving it a uniquely American twist -- the Middleburg Orange County Beagles continue to offer area junior riders the opportunity to ...

After only a few days of gathering information, the Piedmont Environmental Council has heard from several Fauquier County farms that are interested in being listing in its upcoming "The Farmer-Chef Express" ...

Gainesville Middle School's Parent Advisory Committee joined the fight to have a traffic light installed at Limestone and Linton Hall - and it looks like its efforts have paid off.

A few lingering snow showers were poised to hit the mid-Atlantic coast and Great Lakes early Wednesday, while much of the West was sunny and mild.

A low pressure system will extend down the East Coast and into the Southeast, but is not expected to trigger any showers. Expect cold and dry conditions to continue.

New England will continue to see light snow, with well below an inch of total accumulation. Virginia and North Carolina also were to see show.

High pressure over the Plains will allow for winds out of the northwest over the Great Lakes, which will continue to kick up light lake-effect snow over the region. Expect total accumulation between 1 to 3 inches over northern Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.

Delegates meeting in Reston 'take that step' The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia inched closer to blessing same-sex unions Saturday when delegates approved a resolution affirming "the inherent integrity and ...

Local By Betsy Burke Parker Special to the Rappahannock news Source: Rappahannock News THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 2009 'Less knowledge' of agriculture drives students to more lucrative pet practices They might not ...

The Town of the Plains continues to maintain its hometown feel, and be a community that strives to live affordably for different generations.

Yes. No. As the hunting season gets ready to take flight, check back for hunt reports from all over the country, coverage of hunter trials and regular hunting features.