Athlete of the Week: Alex Bessette

Thu., Dec. 13 - Alex Bessette loves to swim. He has been swimming since second grade and is in the pool every chance he gets.

Eastern View students take on ‘Poetry Out Loud’ competition

Thu., Dec. 13 - “Poetry lives in our hearts,” said Eastern View drama instructor Jeff Walker as he addressed a group of students, parents and judges in the school's auditorium last Thursday evening.

Full Circle Thrift cuts ribbon on new center

Thu., Dec. 13 - The giant scissors were out earlier this month for a special ribbon cutting at Full Circle Thrift store’s new location at 210 East Stevens St. off Route 522.

Chestnut Hill ranked among top B & B’s in country

Thu., Dec. 13 - Troy and Kathleen Ayers bought a historic home in Orange, Virginia for $1 at an auction in 2003.

Sugar Bottom marker dedication Friday

Thu., Dec. 13 - With the widening of the 200 block of South West Street complete, town officials plan to unveil and dedicate a marker commemorating the Blair House and the nearby Sugar Bottom neighborhood at 2 p.m. Friday.

Father, daughter partner as a familiar jewelry team in Culpeper

Wed., Dec. 12 - There are two familiar faces in a new place as J & R Jewelers is now open in Dominion Square Shopping Center.

Culpeper Community Calendar

Wed., Dec. 12 - Upcoming events in and around Culpeper

Weekend brings special events to St. Stephen’s

Wed., Dec. 12 - St. Stephen's Episcopal Church presents two special events this weekend.

Blue Ridge Avenue to close for repairs

Mon., Dec. 10 - Motorists using Blue Ridge Avenue as a through street, Thursday, will be detoured while town public works employees replace a deteriorated retaining wall culvert between Oaklawn Drive and Spring Street.