Settle reinstated, still Culpeper council faces myriad issues

Thu., Feb. 7 - It's been a tough couple of weeks for the Culpeper Town Council, what with the termination of Town Manager Kimberly Alexander, the trial of former Culpeper Police Department officer Daniel Harmon-Wright and an investigation into actions by police Capt. Chris Settle.

Jail or prison sentence—What’s the difference?

Thu., Feb. 7 - The trial for Daniel-Harmon Wright, found guilty on three counts, including voluntary manslaughter, has captivated the community's attention and continues to raise more questions than it answered.

Settle resumes work at Culpeper Police Department

Wed., Feb. 6 - Because of press coverage regarding Culpeper Town Police Capt. Chris Settle, the town is taking the unusual action of providing a public statement on a personnel matter.

Culpeper Community Calendar

Wed., Feb. 6 - Events in the Culpeper area from Feb. 7 through Feb. 13

Judge sentences teen to long prison term in Coffeewood malicious wounding case

Tue., Feb. 5 - Judge Susan Whitlock has sentenced William Lamar Ballard, 19, of Hampton, Virginia to 50 years in prison but suspended 22 years leaving an active sentence of 28 years to serve for his role in the aggravated malicious wounding of a teacher at the Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center on March 7, 2012

Suspicious fire investigated in Culpeper

Sun., Feb. 3 - Abandoned home along Route 3 is destroyed by fire.

Jury recommends three years confinement for Harmon-Wright in fatal shooting of Culpeper woman

Fri., Feb. 1 - While formal sentencing is scheduled for April, the jury, on Friday, recommends that Daniel Harmon-Wright be confined for a period of three years for the fatal shooting of Patricia A. Cook on Feb. 9, 2012.

Warrenton woman pleads guilty to having sex with two underage boys

Stephanie Streight

Thu., Jan. 31 - On January 31, 2013, Stephanie Streight, 41 of Warrenton, Va. pled guilty to two charges of consensual sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old teenage boy.

Athlete of the Week: Mady Thornton

Thu., Jan. 31 - For Mady Thornton, cheerleading is a family heritage.