Wed., Mar. 6 - Town of Culpeper public works and light and power crews began working 12-hour shifts in preparation for the area’s first major snow event, which began about 10:30 p.m. last night.

Wed., Mar. 6 - As heavy wet snow continued to fall, winds picked up and reports of the number of county residents without power increased, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sue Hansohn declared a local state of emergency this morning.

Wed., Mar. 6 - St. Luke Lutheran Church will be open all day Wednesday, March 6, for anyone needing shelter from the storm.

Tue., Mar. 5 - Predicted snow closes schools.

If the weather folks get it right, Culpeper could see 4 inches of snow or much more. VDOT crews ready to respond to up to 16 inches of snow in Piedmont area.

Tue., Mar. 5 - VDOT advises motorists to stay off the roads as a major storm is predicted to start Tuesday evening.

Fri., Mar. 1 - In 1749 17-year-old future president George Washington was commissioned to survey and plot what would later become Culpeper. He said the town was located in “a high and pleasant situation.”

Fri., Mar. 1 - They run, stretch and lift weights. They labor in a small, stuffy room at Eastern View High School or in faraway tournaments, or in pools like the one at the Warrenton Area Recreation Facility. They are the athletes few local fans see in action during their seasons.

Fri., Mar. 1 - Nancy Mitchell Kochli has a passion for providing hope to struggling students.

Fri., Mar. 1 - There's a primary election June 8 with the general election on Nov. 5.