Town to flush fire hydrants

Sat., Oct. 27 - The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants the week of Oct. 28 through Nov. 3 to maintain system water quality.

Powell Wellness center offers ‘Parent Night Out’

Sat., Oct. 27 - Drop your kids off at Powell Wellness Center's Kid's Corner Oct. 27 and enjoy a four-hour "night out" from 4 to 8 p.m

Paranormal group visits Graffiti House

Sat., Oct. 27 - The Brandy Station Foundation presents "Spirits of the Graffiti House" on Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Culpeper officials prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Fri., Oct. 26 - Culpeper County Emergency Services officials are making plans to deal with Hurricane Sandy in wake of the State of Emergency issued by Gov. Robert McDonnell earlier today.

Rappahannock Arts Scene: Artists paint a raptuous fall feast for the eyes

'Virginia Farm' is shown here by artist Kevin Adams.

Fri., Oct. 26 - From Where I Sit columnist and editor Anita L. Sherman talks about the upcoming Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour slated for Nov. 3-4 'Virginia Farm' is shown here by artist Kevin Adams.

Governor McDonnell declares State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy

Fri., Oct. 26 - Hurricane Sandy update: Long duration storm has potential to produce extensive power outages and significant flooding; impact in the Commonwealth could begin Saturday night and possibly continue through Wednesday, storm will be followed by colder temperatures.

SAFE offers volunteer training

Thu., Oct. 25 - As a private, non-profit organization for more than 30 years, Services to Abused Families (SAFE) provides shelter and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties.

‘Raising Real Men’ authors to speak

Thu., Oct. 25 - Hal and Melanie Young, authors of "Raising Real Men," ―the Christian Small Publishers Association 2011 book of the year – will be coming to Piedmont Area Christian Educators Oct. 25, starting at 7 p.m.

Neighborhood Watch holds combined meeting

Thu., Oct. 25 - The Culpeper Police Department extends an invitation for citizens to attend the next Combined Neighborhood Watch Meeting Oct. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Culpeper Police Department.