
UVA Health Distributes more than $297,000 in Community Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUVA Health Distributes more than $297,000 in Community GrantsUVA Health Supports Local Nonprofits Across Northern Virginia and Culpeper Region Manassas, Va., October 16, 2025 – UVA Health integrated network of three medical centers, clinics and outpatient services across Northern Virginia and Culpeper, has awarded more than $297,000 in community grants to 38 nonprofit organizations across the region. The 2025 Community Grants Program supports organizations addressing key health
Main Street Pavement Repairs
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Schoch, Operations Manager Phone: (540) 825-0285 October 14th, 2025 Main Street Pavement Repairs The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department has scheduled a contractor to mill and overlay Main Street at two locations. The first location is at the intersection of Davis Street and the second location is at the Mountain Run Bridge. The contractor will begin the operation on Wednesday night,
Shield Your Business: Essential Legal Steps Every Small Company Should Take
Why Legal Risk Management Isn’t Optional For small business owners, legal risk can appear in many forms — from contract disputes and employee claims to data breaches and product liability. A single oversight can disrupt operations or even threaten the company’s survival. The good news: with a proactive strategy, small businesses can manage these risks effectively and create a stronger foundation for growth. This guide outlines practical, AI-assisted, and legally sound steps to protect your assets, build
Piedmont Warming Shelter - your help is needed
Dear Friends, Tonight - in this region - more than 190 people will not have a home to sleep in. They will sleep in their cars or tents or in sleeping bags nestled against a wall or bench. For most it is not a life they choose to lead but the result of a series of unfortunate circumstances. In a few weeks it will be winter, and the weather will be harsh. Temperatures will drop, winds will blow, and snow will fall, making it unsafe for anyone to be without shelter. With your help people like Tom, a
Historic Germanna to Host Salubria’s Oktoberfest & History Faire in Celebration of Culpeper’s 250th History Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Historic Germanna to Host Salubria’s Oktoberfest & History Faire in Celebration of Culpeper’s 250th History Week STEVENSBURG, VA — October 6, 2025 – Historic Germanna invites the community to step back in time at Salubria’s Oktoberfest & History Faire on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. at Historic Salubria in Stevensburg. Launching Culpeper’s 250th History Week and part of the statewide VA250 commemoration, the festival will transform Salubria’s historic grounds
Fauquier Health Earns Blue Distinction ® Center’s+ Designation for Excellence in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Heidi Jameson 540.316.2605 Heidi.Jameson@FauquierHealth.org Fauquier Health Earns Blue Distinction ® Center’s+ Designation for Excellence in Knee and Hip Replacement SurgeryDesignation is for demonstrating quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient outcomesWARRENTON, VIRGINIA, October 13, 2025 – Fauquier Health has been named a Blue Distinction Center+
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DONATES $3,000 TO BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK
Date: Oct. 6, 2025 Contact: Casey Hollins Managing Director—Communications and Public Relations (540) 891-5908, news@myrec.coopRAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DONATES $3,000 TO BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) donated $3,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the 4th Annual Mad Jazz & Wine Festival held Sept. 6 at Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery in Culpeper. At
Trick Or Trunk Bike Night on Oct. 18 at Stonewall Harley-Davidson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETrick Or Trunk Bike Night on Oct. 18 at Stonewall Harley-Davidson RUCKERSVILLE, Virginia, October 2, 2025, 03:30 p.m. Stonewall Harley-Davidson is pleased to extend an offer to members of the public to join us for an evening of music, food, candy, and a Harley haunted house at our Trick Or Trunk event on Saturday, October 18th from 4-8 p.m. Participants are also encouraged to register to decorate their trunks/saddlebags and hand out their treats at the event. Entertainment shall be
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Richard Lykes Rappahannock Community Fund
Richard Lykes Rappahannock Community Fund - NPCF Applications Open only for Rappahannock County Nonprofits: Open: October 22, 2025 Close: November 12, 2025 The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the Richard Lykes Rappahannock Community Fund will be available starting October 22, 2025. This grant opportunity aims to provide much-needed funding to nonprofit organizations based in or serving Rappahannock County. This grant invites proposals for projects that
Culpeper Downtown’s Fall Family Movie Night!
For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 Candice Hayes Special Events Coordinator Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. 540-825-4416 crievents@culpeperdowntown.com www.culpeperdowntown.com It’s All Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus during Culpeper Downtown’s Fall Family Movie Night! Join your friends at Culpeper Renaissance, Inc, for the first ever Fall Family Movie Night, taking place Saturday, October 25th in Culpeper Downtown! Bring your coziest fall blankets and favorite lawn chairs as we feature the 1993
E. Spencer Street Pavement Widening at the Intersection with Nalle Place and near the Entrance to Heritage Park
NEWS RELEASE Town of Culpeper 400 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anthony Schoch, Operations Manager Phone: (540) 825-0285 September 29, 2025 E. Spencer Street Pavement Widening at the Intersection with Nalle Place and near the Entrance to Heritage Park The Town Public Works will initiate widening of E. Spencer Street at the intersection with Nalle Place and near the entrance to Heritage Park, starting tomorrow, September 30, 2025. Weather permitting, the work
Greater Piedmont REALTORS Delivery to Fauquier Title 1 Schools
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Greater Piedmont REALTORS® proudly partnered with eleven local Title 1 schools – five in Fauquier County, VA for a four-month effort to support special needs students by fulfilling over 3,200 items from their classroom wish lists. This community effort not only provided vital support to children and teachers, but also showcased how REALTORS® are more than industry professionals – investing time and resources to uplift families and schools while spreading REALTOR® value throughout
Epiphany Catholic School Announces New Principal, Peter Schultz
Epiphany Catholic School would like to announce our new Principal- Mr. Peter Schultz! Peter Schultz, the new principal at Epiphany School in Culpeper, has more than 30 years of experience in education as a teacher and an administrator. He has served as a Catholic school principal in the Archdiocese of New York, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and in the Arlington diocese at St. John the Beloved Academy in McLean. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., his master’s from Cortland
Local REALTOR awarded Virginia RPAC Champion
For Immediate Release Greater Piedmont REALTOR® Honored with Virginia REALTORS® RPAC “Champion of the Year” Award Greater Piedmont REALTORS® is proud to announce that one of its members, Philip Thornton, IV has been honored with the prestigious Virginia REALTORS® “RPAC Champion of the Year” Award, recognizing exemplary leadership and advocacy in support of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) efforts. This award underscores the recipient’s dedication to promoting REALTOR® Party’s advocacy
Goodwill's Ready to Work Program
We still have available space in our final Ready to Work cohort of the year! This short-term soft skills training prepares you with the capabilities needed to succeed at work and the interview know-how to land the job you’ve been looking for. Here are the details!About the Program This training focuses on building essential soft skills that can help you stand out in your career. Topics include: Effective Communication: Present your ideas clearly and confidently.Decision Making: Navigating the
VolTran's Gold Cup Fundraiser 2025
Score a VIP Trip to the Races through VolTran's International Gold Cup Raffle! Purchase a $50 raffle ticket online or in person from August 20th-October 4th for your chance to enter! The winner will be chosen on 10/5/205 and winner receives a ROW of FRONT RAIL Tickets (10), 12'x24' Space with 10'x10' Tent and Three (3) Vehicle Passes to the International Gold Cup at Great Meadows on Saturday October 25th, 2025 ($100 Value) Your support of this raffle helps VolTran provide volunteer Transporation
VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER HONORED AS CHAMBER OF THE YEAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER HONORED AS CHAMBER OF THE YEAR This prestigious recognition highlights 25 years of statewide leadership, innovation, and impact on Hispanic business growth throughout the state. Richmond, VA - September 24, 2025 - The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC) has been named Chamber of the Year by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) during its national convention in Atlanta, Georgia. This award, one of the highest honors in the Hispanic
Autumn Valley Farm Announces their Corn Maze Grand Opening
9/23/2025 Culpeper, VA, Autumn Valley Farm in Culpeper, VA announces the Grand Opening of their Corn Maze on Friday, October 3, 2025. Autumn Valley Farm consists of 135 acres and has been a working farm for over 20 years with seasonal crop production of soybean, corn, milo and hay. “We have an appreciation for farming and conservation. Our comprehensive family-friendly vision begins with our desire to protect farmland from urbanization while teaching others to appreciate this valuable ecological
The Event Collective
The Event Collective Hosted by Boozy Aloha & Greene Tea Events at the beautiful Mountain Run Winery Have you ever wanted or needed to plan an event but didn’t know where to start? This is your chance to meet the local vendors who can make it happen. Whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party, a birthday, a shower, or even a wedding, you’ll find the right team here to bring your vision to life. Here’s who you’ll meet: Boozy Aloha Greene Tea Events Endless
How to Promote an Event on a Budget (Without Sounding Like You're on One)
Planning an event with thin margins doesn’t mean you have to skimp on reach or resonance. In fact, some of the scrappiest small business owners pull off unforgettable promotions precisely because their wallets forced them to get sharp, creative, and local. If you’re staging anything from a customer appreciation day to a pop-up launch, this guide will show you how to stretch every dollar, tap every signal, and walk the fine line between scrappy and smart.Set a Goal, Not Just a Date If you're promoting
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
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
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
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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Phone: 540.825.8628