Heralding the return of the red-eyed monster bugs

Thu., Jun. 13 - Bugs burst forth from beneath as cicadas awake from 17-year slumber.

Culpeper Town budget passes, one percent pay raise approved starting July 1

Thu., Jun. 13 - Culpeper Town Council passes budget of $46.8 million.

Mills and Taylor pegged for parade leaders

2013 Spirit Award honoree Howard Mills and 2013 Grand Marshall George E. Taylor Sr.

Thu., Jun. 13 - 2013 Spirit Award and 2013 Grand Marshall announced

VDOT crews are ready for potential storms

Thu., Jun. 13 - Parts of Culpeper are still recovering from storm damage earlier in the week, more bad weather may be on the way. VDOT prepares for severe wind and rain conditions.

Madison Road embankment suffered storm damage

Wed., Jun. 12 - While checking town roads for storm damage caused by the recent torrential rain, Assistant Public Works Director Gary Wise noticed several blister-like rolls of soil near the base of the embankment of the southbound lane of Madison Road.

Culpeper: Three charged following drug raid

Paula Mary Shope of Culpeper was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Tue., Jun. 11 - Two Danville area men and Culpeper woman face drug charges following a raid on a West Edmondson Street home Friday night.

SCORE holding auditions for 12th season

Mon., Jun. 10 - The American Children of SCORE (String, Choral, Orff and Recorder Ensemble) will hold auditions June 12 between 4 and 6 p.m. for their ensemble program for the 2013-2014 season, which begins in September.

Tropical Storm Andrea soaks Culpeper

Mon., Jun. 10 - Persistent rain from passing Tropical Storm Andrea pounded Culpeper last night with up to six inches of rain, flooding basements and parks, closing schools and damaging at least one local business.

Flood waters recede

Mon., Jun. 10 - Flood waters have receded in the Town of Culpeper and all roads are passable at this time.