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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Mon., Dec. 10 - "Prelude," formerly known as "The White House Band," makes its first appearance in Culpeper Dec. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. for the "Christmas in Culpeper" benefit concert at the Daniel Center.