McDonnell recommends cutting state Beehive Grant Program

Thu., Dec. 20 - Gov. Bob McDonnell recommended cutting FY2013 funding to the Beehive Grant Program, scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2013, as part of a broader plan to help Virginia ease the sting of the pending federal government fall off the "fiscal cliff."

Parent charged in alleged assault on bus driver

Thu., Dec. 20 - On Dec. 14, at 3:45 p.m. Dep. Michael Wootten was dispatched to investigate a reported assault on a school bus.

State Theatre secures council matching funds

Thu., Dec. 20 - The State Theatre. Culpeper Day. Zoning changes. The town logo. The Culpeper Town Council dealt with all of the above issues and more in a meeting lasting nearly two hours before about two dozen people Dec. 11.

Athlete of the Week: Shirlena Bowles

Thu., Dec. 20 - Eastern View High School senior Shirlena Bowles enjoys a challenge.

Hospital expansion, new technology highlights 2013 plans

Thu., Dec. 20 - In what was essentially a “State of the Hospital” presentation, Lee Kirk last week told members of the media that Culpeper Regional Hospital is finding new ways to fulfill its mission.

State Theatre marquee illuminates the night

Wed., Dec. 19 - Several hundred people gathered in front of the State Theatre tonight and yelled in unison “pull that switch” as a countdown reached zero and Greg and Liz Yates threw a switch to light the newly refurbished theatre marquee.

Main Street traffic to be restricted for State Theatre marquee lighting

Mon., Dec. 17 - Several blocks of South Main Street will be restricted to one lane of alternating northbound and southbound traffic as workers prepare for the marquee’s Grand Illumination and during the two-hour ceremony at the renovated State Theatre on Wednesday.

Little Fork holds wreath, card class

Sat., Dec. 15 - Little Fork Episcopal Church, 14641 Oak Shade Road in Rixeyville, is inviting any interested church and community members to join in a Christmas wreath- and card-making class and luncheon in the church Parish Hall on Dec. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Wreaths Across America ceremony is Saturday

Fri., Dec. 14 - Culpeper's observance of Wreaths Across America is Saturday, Dec. 15, at noon at Culpeper National Cemetery.