Louisa County, REC, Firefly Fiber Broadband, and Dominion Energy Proposed Partnership
Louisa County, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Firefly Fiber Broadband, and Dominion Energy Proposed Partnership to Bring Broadband to Louisa CountyLouisa, Va. – Efforts to provide broadband internet service in Louisa County took a leap forward when officials announced today a recently proposed partnership with the energy utilities serving the community. Bob Babyok, Chairman of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors, announced that Louisa County is finalizing a partnership with Rappahannock Electric
Credit Union Welcomes Joe Raichel as Chief Lending Officer
Credit Union Welcomes Joe Raichel as Chief Lending Officer Charlottesville, Virginia, March 1, 2021: UVA Community Credit Union is thrilled to announce the hiring of Chief Lending Officer (CLO), Joe Raichel. The new position of CLO reports to credit union President/CEO, Alison DeTuncq and will support the credit union’s strategic direction of consumer, indirect, and real estate lending, as well as business lending and services. Raichel joins the credit union with over 23 years of financial services
News Release: Trinity Senior Village waiving entrance fee for a limited time
Act now! Trinity Senior Village, the new Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Locust Grove is now open and receiving residents. Take advantage of our current move-in special! For a limited time we are waiving our entrance fee, this is a $3,500.00 savings. Please come and join us in our beautiful new community and become part of our family.
New People Inc. service helps the community access internet
New People Inc. service helps the community access internet CULPEPER, Va. – People Incorporated is helping community members who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic access internet service. The agency will set up accounts and pay for six months of internet service for clients who qualify. Clients can qualify for this service if they have been impacted by the pandemic in some way – through the loss of a job, reduction in hours, the need to school children from home or another impact. Clients must
5 Over 50 Honorees Announced for 2021
5 Over 50 Honorees Announced for 2021Aging Together will return to its traditional timing for the signature “5 Over 50” fundraiser celebration which will be held this year on May 20, 2021 as a live virtual event. May is particularly appropriate as it is also “Older American’s Month” which began in 1963 and has remained the same by proclamation of the US President every year, and whose observance is led by the Administration for Community Living. The ACL has announced that this year’s theme is "Communities
Narmada Merlot wins high Accolades and feature in Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Narmada Wineries 2017 Merlot wins 91 Points in Competition and a photo feature in Wine Enthusiast Magazine! An expressive nose exudes foraged raspberry, blackberry and black currant matched by clove, holly and forest floor, touched with accents of vanilla and creosote. Juicy cherry and raspberry are quickly pushed aside by a decadent tobacco tone. The acidity is agile, and the tannins are velvety and sumptuous. Peppery spice on the finish lengthens the palate while tannin and acidity race
Culpeper Mid-Day Lions Club Recycling Plastic Bags for a Community Bench
If we as a community can collect more than 500 pounds of plastic refuse in a six-month span (about 40,500 plastic bags), Trex donate a high-performance composite bench to our community.Grocery bags, bread bags, case overwrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, wood pellet bags, ziplock & other re-sealable bags, produce bags, bubble wrap, salt bags, and cereal bags are all acceptable recycling products!All materials must be clean, dry and free of food residue Please Bring your bags to The
Regional partnership mobilizes to assist vaccination process for older adults
Regional partnership mobilizes to assist vaccination process for older adults In an effort to accomplish the daunting task of responding to thousands of older adults who have preregistered for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (VA Department of Health), has partnered with Aging Together, the PATH Volunteer Hub, and Novant UVA Culpeper Medical Center to schedule vaccination appointments for residents of the PD9 region. With generous support from Culpeper Wellness Foundation,
2021 Healthy Living Grants Program Announcement
2021 Healthy Living Grants Program Announcement Culpeper Wellness Foundation has announced that it will award $115,000 in grants for health and wellness projects serving Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties. Applications will be accepted beginning on Monday, March 8. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 16 at 5 PM. Applicants can request funding up to $10,000 to support projects or activities that will be completed by March 31, 2022. Volunteer members of the Foundation’s Community Grants Advisory
Don’t forget to take required minimum distributions this year
Don’t forget to take required minimum distributions this year If you have a traditional IRA or tax-deferred retirement plan account, you probably know that you must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) when you reach a certain age — or you’ll be penalized. The CARES Act, which passed last March, allowed people to skip taking these withdrawals in 2020 but now that we’re in 2021, RMDs must be taken again. The basics Once you attain age 72 (or age 70½ before 2020), you must begin taking RMDs from
News Release: People Incorporated is offering assistance for SBA Small Business Loans
People Inc. is now offering assistance to small businesses impacted by the pandemic located within the following jurisdictions: Buchanan CountyCity of BristolClarke CountyCulpeper CountyDickenson CountyFauquier CountyFrederick CountyManassas CityManassas Park CityPage CountyPrince William CountyRappahannock CountyRussell CountyShenandoah CountyWarren CountyWashington County The SBA Small Business Loans helps borrowers make payments on any qualifying loan closed between February 1, 2021 and
State launches COVID-19 vaccine hotline
State launches COVID-19 vaccine hotlinePhone line to be staffed by 750 people, seven days a week Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that a COVID-19 vaccine hotline, staffed with about 750 customer service employees, has launched. The number is (877) VAX-IN-VA, or (877) 829-4682. The phone number, targeted for Virginians without reliable internet access, opened the day after the Virginia Department of Health started a statewide vaccine registration website, replacing local health districts’ sites. The
New Storm Threatens Another Round of Outages: Prepare Now
New Storm Threatens Another Round of Outages: Prepare Now Fredericksburg, Va. - Just as Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) recovered from outages related to the recent ice storm, more winter weather is in the forecast beginning as early 1 a.m. Thursday morning and continuing through Friday.REC is prepared to respond again to any power outages resulting from the pending Winter Storm Viola. The Cooperative has proactively reached out to contractors and mutual-aid crews and at this time 150 workers will
FREE LOVEworks Photo Session – RESCHEDULED
Due to potential inclement weather, Culpeper Tourism is rescheduling the FREE LOVEworks Photo Sessions. Current weather forecast is a wintry mix with 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice expected. In light of this news, Culpeper Tourism has rescheduled the FREE LOVEworks Photo Sessions to the weekend of March 13th and 14th. Event details remain the same, we will have a professional photographer onsite ready to capture you and your loved ones for FREE. All you have to do is show up. We’ll collect your
UVA Health signs a letter of intent to acquire full ownership of Novant Health UVA Health System
Novant Health and UVA Health are announcing that they are in discussions for UVA Health to acquire full ownership of Novant Health UVA Health System. All of the clinics, facilities and assets that are currently part of the joint operating company (JOC) would be part of the acquisition, including Culpeper Medical Center, Haymarket Medical Center and Prince William Medical Center. Novant Health and UVA Health determined that having a single owner for the community health system is the best way to provide
REC’s Outage Restoration Nears Completion after Ice Storm Tabitha
REC’s Outage Restoration Nears Completion after Ice Storm Tabitha Fredericksburg, Va. - Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) line crews, contractors, mutual-aid crews and other field personnel have restored more than 98% of the power outages caused by the ice storm late last week. As of 9 a.m., under 600 outages remained, down from a high of more than 22,000 at the peak of the storm. Last night’s heavy rain downed additional trees and limbs, adding more outages in the area of the original ice
News Release: 2/16/2021 Empowering Culpeper food distribution this Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Empowering Culpeper food distribution this Saturday CULPEPER, Va. – Empowering Culpeper will host its next food distribution this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church. COVID-19 guidelines continue to be place for the safety of all volunteers and recipients. As recipients enter the church parking lot, they will be given a number and asked to remain in their cars until their food distribution is ready for pick-up. One person
Hospice of the Piedmont Invites the Public to Community Conversations
Hospice of the Piedmont Invites Public to Community Conversations: Finding your Voice at the End of LifeRon Cottrell and Dr. Tim Short to Host Virtual Conversation (Charlottesville, VA,February 16, 2021) – Hospice of the Piedmont will be launching a virtual series of events called Community Conversations. The first event, taking place on March 10, at 2 p.m. focuses on how patients can take control and find their voice at the end of life. Maintaining quality of life after receiving a life-limiting
REC Names Director of Strategy Execution and Enterprise Risk Management
REC Names Director of Strategy Execution and Enterprise Risk ManagementFredericksburg, Va. - Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Justin Cruise to director of strategy execution and enterprise risk management. This new role expands the Cooperative’s current strategy coordination activities, project management and the administration of enterprise risk management. Cruise will be responsible for advancing REC’s strategic objectives, managing risk awareness and reduction, supporting business
American Red Cross offers the following virtual preparedness programs for youth and adults
Your American Red Cross offers the following virtual preparedness programs for youth and adults. Clink on the link to learn more or contact your American Red Cross, Central Virginia Chapter, Disaster Program Manager, Viviana Cristian, viviana.cristian2@redcross.org. 1)The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program designed for 3rd-5th graders that:• Increases youth awareness of hazards and the importance of personal preparedness as well as builds skills in hazard-specific protective
Novant Health UVA Health System - Black & African American Community Townhall: COVID-19 Vaccine Fact
Community Partners, Novant Health UVA Health System in partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and our faith-based communities are coming together to share the facts and latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Are you interested in the facts about the COVID-19 Vaccine? If so, please join this virtual townhall to hear from Novant Health UVA Health System subject matter experts followed by questions and answers. Make sure you have the facts when
AR Johnson Law welcomes Lora Davis to their legal team
Lora Davis joins AR Johnson Law as the firm's Senior Paralegal. Ms. Davis is a Culpeper native. She graduated from Eastern View High School with an advanced diploma. After graduation, she attended the University of Old Dominion in Norfolk, Virginia and majored in public health. She was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and participated in multiple community service programs. After College, Ms. Davis accepted as a position as a deputy clerk with the Culpeper Circuit Court Clerk's Office where she
More Help is on the Way for Small Businesses Second round of small business loans now available
More Help is on the Way for Small Businesses Second round of small business loans now available CULPEPER, Va. – People Incorporated is offering a second round of U.S. Small Business Administration microloans to small businesses financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA will help borrowers make payments on any qualifying loan closed between Feb. 1, 2021 and Sept. 30, 2021. Small business mircoloans will be customized to meet the needs of each individual borrower. Loans can be as little as
End of Certain Samsung Cloud Features Notice
End of Certain Samsung Cloud Features NoticeDear Samsung Cloud Customers, Beginning on 2021-06-30, Gallery Sync and Drive storage for My Files will no longer be supported by Samsung Cloud and your data will be deleted, as explained further below. In addition, if you have a premium storage subscription plan, this will automatically be canceled beginning 2021-04-01 and a refund may be issued to you. These features will now be supported by Microsoft OneDrive (This may not be supported in certain countries or
News Release: FREE LOVEworks Photo Session – RESCHEDULED
Due to potential inclement weather, Culpeper Tourism is rescheduling the FREE LOVEworks Photo Sessions. Current weather forecast for Valentines weekend is a wintry mix with up to ten inches of snow fall. In light of this news, Culpeper Tourism has rescheduled the FREE LOVEworks Photo Sessions for next weekend, February 20th and 21st. Event details remain the same, we will have a professional photographer onsite ready to capture you and your loved ones for FREE. All you have to do is show up. We’ll
American Pickers - History Channel is coming to Virginia
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Virginia The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in April 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by the state and CDC. While we plan to be in Virginia this April, we
News Release: Please join us for Streetwise Business
Please join us forSTREETWISE BUSINESSCritical Components for Starting / Rethinking Your BusinessGet Your Business Started on the Right PathHave you been considering starting your own business, but unsure where to begin? Have you already been in business for some time, but reached a plateau and need ideas to get to the next level? We invite you to join in this free interactive session where we will discuss critical components of your business, including your vision and purpose as an entrepreneur, building
News Release: 2/8/2021
JIMNI is now expanding and bringing Mother Nature into your home or office. Please drop by to introduce yourself and browse our beautiful one of a kind pieces of furniture for your office or home.
REC Provides Funding to Local Organizations
REC Provides Funding to Local OrganizationsFredericksburg, VA – Each year, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) awards Community Grants to local organizations that provide necessary services to those in need. At the end of 2020, six local organizations were awarded funds to serve their community. “Being able to give back to community organizations, emergency services and educators is at the core of who REC is,” explained Lindsey Edwards, public relations specialist. “Supporting our local communities
REC Names Director of Broadband and Fiber Services
REC Names Director of Broadband and Fiber ServicesFredericksburg, Va. - Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Mark Ponton to Director of Broadband and Fiber Services. Ponton is responsible for directing REC’s fiber utility network project and future broadband services. Likewise, he is responsible for negotiating contracts with broadband service providers and working with counties in the Cooperative’s service territory on broadband initiatives. “Mr. Ponton has a wealth of knowledge and
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