
Culpeper Competes Awards Four Businesses $30,000
CULPEPER, Virginia (July 10, 2025) – The Town of Culpeper’s Tourism and Economic Development Department has awarded $30,000 in business investment grants to four entrepreneurs through its bi-annual Culpeper Competes program. Culpeper Competes is a ten-week entrepreneurship education and pitch competition designed to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit and support small business success. Participants benefit from structured training, one-on-one mentorship, and expert guidance in launching or growing their
Culpeper Downtown to Host Fourth Annual Wizard Weekend Celebration
For Immediate Release: Contact: Mindle Hale & Heather Griffin July 8, 2025 Miss Minerva’s Tea Room (540) 444-7896 minervastearoom@gmail.com Culpeper Downtown to Host Fourth Annual Wizard Weekend Celebration For the fourth year in a row, Culpeper Downtown is hosting a magical weekend celebration. This year, the festivities extend from Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July
Local Students Represent REC During 2025 Youth Tour
Date: July 2, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coop Local Students Represent REC During 2025 Youth Tour Fredericksburg, Va. — Four local high school students had the opportunity of a lifetime this June as they represented Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) during the 2025 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Nigel Foster of
UVA Health Auxiliary Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Support Future Healthcare Professionals
Manassas, VA, July 2, 2025— The UVA Health Auxiliary awarded $40,000 in scholarships to 14 high school and college student volunteers pursuing careers in healthcare. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on June 24, at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, recognizing the recipients for their academic achievement, volunteer service, and commitment to healthcare. Scholarships ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with two recipients earning special distinction through honorary awards named after
REC Honored as Chamber Partner of the Year for Community Commitment
Date: July 1, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coop REC Honored as Chamber Partner of the Year for Community Commitment Fredericksburg, Va. — On Tuesday, June 25, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) was honored as Chamber Partner of the Year at the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting. The cheerful gathering allowed community leaders to
UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center Donates Funds To Support Culpeper County Public Schools Dental Health
UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center Donates Funds To Support Culpeper County Public Schools Dental Health Culpeper, VA – June 26, 2025 – UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center today announced the presentation of $8,333 to each of six elementary schools in Culpeper County to support oral healthcare initiatives for young students. The funding aims to promote healthy dental habits early in life, which can help prevent long-term dental issues and related health complications. According to the Centers for
Local Students Among REC Scholarship Winners
Date: June 26, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coop Local Students Among REC Scholarship Winners Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships to 17 students through its annual Community Scholarship program –including several outstanding students from the area. The Community Scholarship
UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES DONATION OF PATIENT CARE KITS FROM REYNOLDS SUBARU OF ORANGE
UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES DONATION OF PATIENT CARE KITS FROM REYNOLDS SUBARU OF ORANGE Bryce Matthews, Parts Consultant & Love Promise Coordinator, Michelle Strider, Chief Nurse Operating Officer, UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, John Reynolds, Owner & Operator, Reynolds Subaru of Orange, Kennedy Sain, Campaign Development Specialist, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Felicia Blow, Executive Director, UVA Community Health Foundation CULPEPER, VA – June 13, 2025 – UVA Health
New “Road to Revolution” Interpretive Sign Installed at The Inn at Raccoon Ford
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT New “Road to Revolution” Interpretive Sign Installed at The Inn at Raccoon Ford CULPEPER, VA – 5/20/2025 – Culpeper Tourism is proud to announce the installation of a new Road to Revolution Heritage Trail interpretive sign at The Inn at Raccoon Ford, adding a meaningful chapter to Virginia’s Revolutionary War story. Located along the Rapidan River, the site holds significant historic value tied to the early movement for American independence. This new marker highlights the area’s
Brynmor Early Education & Preschool Assumes Operations of the Culpeper Baptist Child Development Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Max Fose, 202-285-8885 Brynmor Early Education & Preschool Assumes Operations of the Culpeper Baptist Child Development Center CULPEPER, VA (June 30, 2025) - Brynmor Early Education & Preschool will partner with Culpeper Baptist Church in the next chapter of the Culpeper Baptist Child Development Center in Culpeper, VA. Beginning August 4, 2025, Brynmor at Culpeper Baptist will provide full-day, full-year early education and preschool
Make History as a Sponsor of Historic Germanna's Inaugral Oktoberfest and History Faire
Please join in making history as a Sponsor! As our community and nation prepare to commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, please join as a sponsor of Historic Germanna’s inaugural Oktoberfest and History Faire, to be held at Historic Salubria in Culpeper. Historic Germanna’s Oktoberfest and History FaireSaturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMHistoric Salubria – CulpeperFree & Open to the PublicA Celebration of History, Heritage, and Community This signature event launches Culpeper County’s
Peace Joins Rappahannock Electric Cooperative as Director of Finance
Date: June 17, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coopPeace Joins Rappahannock Electric Cooperative as Director of Finance Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Melody Peace as the new Director of Finance. In her role, Peace will lead REC’s financial processes, ensure compliance and identify opportunities to increase
Fauquier Health CEO Receives National Recognition - Segal named to Women Hospital CEOs to Know list
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Heidi Jameson 540.316.2605 Heidi.Jameson@FauquierHealth.org Fauquier Health CEO Receives National Recognition Segal named to Women Hospital CEOs to Know listWARRENTON, VIRGINIA, June 20, 2025 – Fauquier Health Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Segal, FACHE was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 Women Hospital CEOs to Know list published this week. Made up of 209 women presidents and CEOs around the country, Becker’s Healthcare stated,
Detour - S. Blue Ridge Ave. and W. Chandler St. - Sanitary Sewer Tap
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shelly Plaster, Assistant Director of Public Works Phone: (540) 825-0285 June 23, 2025 Detour S. Blue Ridge Ave. and W. Chandler St. - Sanitary Sewer Tap The sanitary sewer tap at the intersection of Blue Ridge Avenue and Chandler Street is now scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 8:00 AM, weather permitting. A detour will be in place. Therefore, drivers and pedestrians should stay alert
Lybolt Joins REC as Senior Director of Hyperscale Data Center Electric Infrastructure
Date: June 24, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540)-891-5908, news@myrec.coop Lybolt Joins REC as Senior Director of Hyperscale Data Center Electric Infrastructure Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Chris Lybolt as the Cooperative’s Senior Director – Hyperscale Data Center Electric Infrastructure Design & Construction. In this role, Lybolt
CO—100 applications are open! Apply to be named one of the top 100 businesses in America.
CO - by the US Chamber of Commerce is searching for the top 100 small businesses in America! Applications are now open for the CO—100, a prestigious awards program designed to recognize and celebrate the best that small and medium-sized businesses have to offer. Share this opportunity with your network and encourage them to apply — let's work together to showcase the incredible talent and innovation in the small business community nationwide! Website: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100 Questions?
Smarter Spend: The AI Edge for Small Business Marketing
Small businesses are often painted into a corner by limited budgets and stretched-thin teams, especially when it comes to marketing. But the playing field is starting to level out. Thanks to the rise of accessible AI tools, even lean operations can now execute campaigns that once demanded deep pockets and full-time staff. The shift isn’t just about automation—it’s about giving entrepreneurs sharper instincts, faster execution, and more personalized outreach than ever before. Email That Reads the
Brandy Station Vol. Fire Department Seeking Raffle Item Donations
The Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department will be holding our annual Firemen's Fair on August 6-10, 2025. The purpose of this event is to raise funding to assist with our yearly operational budget. The BVFD is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization, which answers over 840 emergency calls for service each year. During this time, we look to local merchants to help our cause by donating items we can use as raffles. The drawing will be held on Saturday, August 9. Any item that you would like to donate
Roadway Improvements – Mill and Overlay
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Schoch, Operations Manager Phone: (540) 825-0285 June 13th, 2025 Roadway Improvements – Mill and Overlay The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department has scheduled a contractor to mill and overlay the following streets: - Old Rixeyville Road from Colonel Jameson Boulevard to North Main Street - North West Street from Evans Street to Colonel Jameson Boulevard - West Williams Street -
Detour S. Blue Ridge Ave. and W. Chandler St. - Sanitary Sewer Tap
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shelly Plaster, Assistant Director of Public Works Phone: (540) 825-0285 June 16, 2025 Detour S. Blue Ridge Ave. and W. Chandler St. - Sanitary Sewer Tap A sanitary sewer tap at the intersection of Blue Ridge Avenue and Chandler Street is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 8:00 AM, weather permitting. A detour will be in place. Therefore, drivers and pedestrians should stay alert to
Nalles Mill Road Utility Installation – Night Work
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Schoch, Operations Manager Phone: (540) 825-0285 June 16, 2025 Nalles Mill Road Utility Installation – Night Work Sheetz contractors are scheduled and permitted to begin night work for water and sewer installation on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, with working hours from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and a projected completion date of July 11th, 2025, weather permitting. Friday nights will not be
Useful Document Management Tips for Small Business Owners
Small business owners don’t typically launch companies to become document wranglers, yet that’s often what happens. Contracts pile up, receipts vanish, and digital folders overflow with files named “final_version_revised_REALfinal.pdf.” A few smart shifts in how documents are created, stored, and shared can save more time and sanity than most realize. The good news? Solid document management isn’t about expensive software or tech wizardry—it’s about clarity, consistency, and a little discipline. Start
Beer Hound Brewery Launches Sunday Patio Party Series Starting June 1
Beer Hound Brewery Launches Sunday Patio Party Series Starting June 1Culpeper, VA – May 14, 2025 – Summer Sundays are about to get a serious upgrade in Culpeper. Starting Sunday, June 1, Beer Hound Brewery is proud to introduce its brand-new Sunday Patio Party—a weekly celebration of craft beer, community, and local flavor. Running every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Sunday Patio Party invites guests to kick back, sip on their favorite Beer Hound brews, and enjoy a rotating lineup of specialty
How Small Businesses Are Seamlessly Linking In-Store Charm with Online Reach
When people think of small businesses, they usually imagine storefronts with handwritten signs and owners who know every customer by name. What gets overlooked is how often those same businesses are now juggling Instagram reels, customer email flows, and in-person loyalty cards all at once. The challenge isn’t choosing between digital and physical marketing anymore, it’s figuring out how to marry the two without losing the heartbeat of the brand. There’s something really compelling that happens when you
Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches Blueprint Virginia 2035 Statewide Survey and Regional Tour
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber Foundation today launched a statewide survey to gather input for Blueprint Virginia 2035, the Commonwealth’s next comprehensive strategic plan for economic development. To ensure broad representation, the Foundation invites leaders from the business, economic development, workforce, education, housing, and other key sectors across the Commonwealth to participate in the statewide survey, which will help shape the future of Virginia’s business
Madison County, VA Businesses Must File FinCEN's BOI by 01/01/2025 Deadline to Avoid Fines!
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to enhance financial transparency and deter financial crimes. As of today, November 27, 2024, Madison County, Virginia, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face $500 per day fines! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses
Transform Your Brand with Realness that Resonates
In a world brimming with brands vying for attention, creating a unique and impactful identity is akin to finding a lighthouse in a storm. Your brand serves as more than just an emblem or a catchy tagline; it embodies the total journey you craft for your customers. In this dynamic market landscape, the power of a distinctive brand lies in its ability to forge lasting connections with its audience. This guide delves into the key strategies you need to build a cohesive brand that leaves a mark.Understanding

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