
REC: Prepare for Possible Outages Ahead of Powerful Storm: 9/22/2023
REC: Prepare for Possible Outages Ahead of Powerful Storm Fredericksburg, Va. — Heavy rain and powerful winds are predicted to barrel through Virginia Friday night and into Saturday evening. As a result, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) urges member-owners to prepare now for possible power outages. The Cooperative has mobilized its field teams and contractors so they are ready to respond as quickly and safely as they can to any potential outages. "REC is carefully monitoring the forecast
Aging Together Fall Events
The Annual Dementia Education Conference: The Dementia Toolbox - Understanding Dementia & Strategies for Care The annual dementia education conference is a program of the Piedmont Dementia Education Committee and is designed for caregivers, both family and professional, who support those living with dementia. Dementia is a condition that affects a person's memory, cognitive function, ability to perform everyday functions, and triggers a wide variety of other challenges. Though caregiving can be a truly
Lake Culpeper Adventures (LCA) Temporary Closure
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Environmental Services Phone: (540) 825-8671 September 15, 2023Lake Culpeper Adventures (LCA) Temporary Closure Effective today, September 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm, Lake Culpeper Adventures will be temporarily suspending rental concessions until lake conditions improve. If you have questions, please call the Environmental Services Department at (540) 825-8671.
Competency-Based Education: Expanded Higher Ed Options in Virginia
Competency-Based Education: Expanded Higher Ed Options in VirginiaBy: Rebecca Watts Rebecca L. Watts, Ph.D., is the Northeast regional vice president for Western Governors University and serves on the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Workforce and Education Executive Committee. Contact: rebecca.watts@wgu.edu This August, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its findings of the states most impacted by America’s labor shortage, according to the chamber’s worker shortage index. Toward the top of the list of
REC Lineman Turned Data Analyst Designated as 'Co-op Rising Star'
REC Lineman Turned Data Analyst Designated as 'Co-op Rising Star' Fredericksburg, Va. — Matt Fauver spent more than a decade suiting up in lineman gear, upgrading electrical equipment in the field and restoring outages after storms rolled through. He now uses that experience behind the scenes, parsing data and using analytics to prevent outages before they can occur. Fauver’s experience at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and his unique career transition led to his selection as a ‘Co-op Rising
Celebrate Beer, Bourbon & BBQ at the 2023 Hop N Hog Culpeper Block Party & BBQ Competition!
Press Release For Immediate Release: September 8, 2023 Candice Hayes Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Special Events Coordinator 540-825-4416 crievents@culpeperdowntown.com www.culpeperdowntown.com Celebrate Beer, Bourbon & BBQ at the 2023 Hop N Hog Culpeper Block Party & BBQ Competition! October 21st brings the return of everyone’s favorite fall festival, celebrating the best in Beer, Bourbon and BBQ; the 2023 Hop N Hog Culpeper Block Party & BBQ Competition is back, bigger and bolder than ever!
Flags for Heroes 2023
The 3rd annual Flags for Heroes is underway. Please visit the website below to learn more and sponsor a hero. https://www.flagsforheroesculpeper.com/ Flags for Heroes is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Culpeper. The Rotary Club installs a flag for each sponsorship...last year nearly 300 flags we on display and it was a spectacular sight. Sponsoring a flag is an opportunity to honor anyone you consider a hero. I've sponsored my grandmother, my son's preschool, my father in law
Rob and Jean Estes commit $125,000 for 250th commemorative museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016Rob and Jean Estes commit $125,000 for 250th commemorative museum RICHMOND, VA (September 13, 2023) – Rob and Jean Estes have committed $125,000 to the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, a traveling museum that will celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday, in honor of the Virginia Trucking Association. The gift, announced by Virginia Commemorations, Inc., is a matching gift incentive. This means that every
Museum of Culpeper History To Hold Annual Fundraiser 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Christiansen, Executive Director September 13, 2023 Phone: 540-829-5954 Email: director@culpepermuseum.com Museum of Culpeper History To Hold Annual Fundraiser CULPEPER, VA: The Museum of Culpeper History will hold its annual History Alfresco fundraiser dinner this fall at Liberty Hall Plantation in Rixeyville
New Traffic Pattern - East Street and E Locust Street Intersection
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Schoch, Operations Manager Phone: (540) 829-0285 September 12th, 2023 New Traffic Pattern East Street and E Locust Street Intersection The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department will be implementing a new ALL-WAY STOP intersection at East Street and E Locust Street. The new traffic pattern will be initiated on Thursday, September 14th. Advance warning signs are
Aging Together Art of Aging Lifestyle & Wellness Expos This Fall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2023 Contact: Ellen Phipps, Executive Director ephipps@agingtogether.org 540-829-6405 PO Box 367 Culpeper, VA 22701Aging Together Art of Aging Lifestyle & Wellness Expos This Fall “The process of maintaining a positive attitude, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy, and engaging fully in life as you age,” as published in the Positive Psychology Institute, “is what positive aging (or the “art” of aging) is all about.” Most people desire to stay in
Hospice of the Piedmont Names Nancy Littlefield as New Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact Jeremy Jones, Communications Manager Hospice of the Piedmont 434-817-6900 Jeremy.Jones@hopva.org Hospice of the Piedmont Names Nancy Littlefield as New Chief Executive Officer Littlefield brings decades of experience and passion to Virginia’s 4th largest hospice CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – September 8, 2023 – After a nationwide search, the Hospice of the Piedmont Board of Directors announced today they have named Nancy Littlefield, DNP, MSHA, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, as the
Walking Tour Details Battle of Culpeper Court House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2023 Contact: John Christiansen Phone: 540-829-1749 Email: director@culpepermuseum.comWalking Tour Details Battle of Culpeper Court House CULPEPER, VA – The Museum of Culpeper History will offer a walking tour of sites associated with the Civil War Battle of Culpeper Court House the morning of Saturday, September 16. The tour is offered in conjunction with the 160th anniversary of the Civil War battle waged in the streets of what is now
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Receives $75,000 Virginia Main Street Grant for Downtown Improvement Projects.
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2023 Contact: Jessica Jenkins Executive Director Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. 540-825-4416 cridirector@culpeperdowntown.comCulpeper Renaissance, Inc. Receives $75,000 Virginia Main Street Grant for Downtown Improvement Projects. Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. received $75,000 from the Virginia Main Street (VMS) Downtown Investment Grant (DIG). In total $2,910,500 in grant money was awarded to 45 projects across the commonwealth
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Accepts Proposals for The Culpeper Downtown Power Box Mural Program
For Immediate Release: September 7, 2023 Contact: Jessica Jenkins, Executive Director Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. 540-825-4416 cridirector@culpeperdowntown.com Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Accepts Proposals for The Culpeper Downtown Power Box Mural Program Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI), is excited to announce the Culpeper Downtown Power Box Mural Program. CRI is now accepting proposals for placement of murals on five power boxes located within the CRI downtown footprint. Funding for this program
Concrete Restoration
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Larry, Senior Construction Inspector Phone: (540) 825-0285 September 1, 2023 Concrete Restoration The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department has scheduled a contractor to perform concrete restoration operations at various locations listed below. The contractor will begin work on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. The concrete restoration operation will consist of repairing areas
Culpeper Renaissance Inc. Announces Expansion of the Culpeper Downtown Façade, Interior, Sign & Awning Improvement Grant Program
For Immediate Release: September 1, 2023 Contact: Jessica Jenkins Executive Director Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. 540-825-4416 cridirector@culpeperdowntown.com Culpeper Renaissance Inc. Announces Expansion of the Culpeper Downtown Façade, Interior, Sign & Awning Improvement Grant Program Culpeper Renaissance Inc. (CRI) is
Extension Needs Assessment
Every 5 years, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) conducts a Community Needs Assessment to aid program planning and make sure our efforts are focused in the right place. As we work on our 2023 assessment, we need your help. One of our primary modes of data collection is via survey. Click here to participate survey: http://tinyurl.com/vceneedsassessment
Sept 16 Carver Fair Begins with Honors to School Name
For Immediate Release August 17, 2023 Contact: Charles Jameson, (540) 222-9603 Sept 16 Carver Fair Begins with Honors to School Name Saturday, September 16th, in cooperation with the Annual Farm Tour, the George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association (GWCRHSAA) is paying tribute to four-county fairs hosted by the O. R. Johnson Chapter of New Farmers of America at the school between 1949-62. The event is a celebration of Carver’s 75th Jubilee, culminating in October. After
Bra Decorating and Online Auction
By bringing some bling to bras, we are raising awareness and, most importantly, raising funds for uninsured women in OUR community to have their annual screening mammogram. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Pamper Me Pink, a local organization which funds bread imaging at no cost to qualified patients. Want to participate in this great cause? Help us Support Women in Need! Bid on your favorite bras from October 17-27
VTC Mirobusiness Marketing Grant Fall 2023
Virginia Tourism Corporation is pleased to announce that the Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program grant will open on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 and close on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Small tourism-oriented businesses with less than 20 full-time employees AND organizations such as Main Streets, Chambers of Commerce, officially-recognized Destination Marketing Organizations, and Downtown Merchant Associations are eligible. More information on the program can be found at www.vatc.org/mmlp. For a
A SCORE of Central Virginia Success Story - August 2023
Premed Peers: A story about the first step to becoming a doctorPremed Peers, Simrat Jassal Title / Role: Founder Formed in: 2020 www.premedpeers.orgMy successes. Premed Peers has provided over 300+ classes to over 2000+ students since 2020. More than 200 are currently enrolled in the prep course. Premed Peers has 30-40 enrolled volunteers, including Board, Prep course management, and Tutors. Premed Peers has built a great community where the next generation of physicians can support and learn from each
Fauquier Health Welcomes Robotically Trained Female General Surgeon, Dr. Olga Mazur
(Warrenton, VA – August 28, 2023) – Fauquier Health just announced the welcoming of their newest general surgeon, Olga Mazur, MD. Dr. Olga Mazur has joined Fauquier Health’s Northern Virginia Surgical Specialists group, which was acquired in the fall of 2022. Dr. Mazur will begin seeing patients in-office starting August 31, 2023. She joins four other general surgeons in the group – Dr. Nathaniel Saint-Preux, MD, Joseph Brown, MD, FACS, Cynthia Dougherty, MD, and Benjamin Wampler, MD, FACS. Dr. Mazur
Key Considerations for Entrepreneurs Thinking of Opening a Franchise in Culpeper
If you're thinking about opening a franchise, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Namely, you should understand what goes into franchise ownership and have a clear idea of the downsides and upsides of franchise ownership. Additionally, you should know how to write a business plan for a franchise and understand why an LLC is often a good choice for this type of business. Keep reading this helpful guide from the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce to learn more.What Are the Downsides of

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