Hurricane Sandy causes road closures in Culpeper

Mon., Oct. 29 - Flooding and downed power lines has closed some Culpeper roads. Travel overnight is extremely hazardous; VDOT crews responding to clear roads.

Culpeper County opens emergency shelter

Mon., Oct. 29 - Culpeper County officials opened the emergency shelter at the Salem Volunteer Fire Department on Sperryville Pike at 2 p.m. today.

Culpeper County declares state of emergency

Mon., Oct. 29 - Culpeper County officials declared a local state of emergency in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Sandy, which has increased in intensity as it makes landfall.

Kaine Culpeper visit canceled

Mon., Oct. 29 - The visit by Democratic Virginia senatorial candidate Tim Kaine to Culpeper scheduled for 11 a.m. today has been canceled due to weather related issues, his campaign announced this morning.

Culpeper Chamber candidate’s forum postponed

Sun., Oct. 28 - Originally scheduled for Monday evening, the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce candidate's forum will be held at the same place and time on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Weather alert: Culpeper County Public Schools closed Monday, Oct. 29

Sun., Oct. 28 - Public schools close with threats of high winds in the Culpeper area Monday and into Tuesday.

Eastern shore states ready for Hurricane Sandy

Sat., Oct. 27 - Homeland Security and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) reach out to governors and mayors to identify and address needs as Hurricane Sandy nears the East Coast.

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