Virginia State Police looking for suspect involved in fatal hit and run

Diego Vasquez Mendoza

Sun., Dec. 30 - Culpeper man sought in connection with fatal hit and run on Dec. 23.

Victim of shooting in stable condition

David G. Thorsted Charged with unlawful wounding

Sat., Dec. 22 - An alleged altercation in a vehicle led to gunfire as two traveled in Culpeper.

Culpeper Community Calendar

Thu., Dec. 20 - A look at upcoming events in and around Culpeper

McDonnell recommends cutting state Beehive Grant Program

Thu., Dec. 20 - Gov. Bob McDonnell recommended cutting FY2013 funding to the Beehive Grant Program, scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2013, as part of a broader plan to help Virginia ease the sting of the pending federal government fall off the "fiscal cliff."

Parent charged in alleged assault on bus driver

Thu., Dec. 20 - On Dec. 14, at 3:45 p.m. Dep. Michael Wootten was dispatched to investigate a reported assault on a school bus.

State Theatre secures council matching funds

Thu., Dec. 20 - The State Theatre. Culpeper Day. Zoning changes. The town logo. The Culpeper Town Council dealt with all of the above issues and more in a meeting lasting nearly two hours before about two dozen people Dec. 11.

Athlete of the Week: Shirlena Bowles

Thu., Dec. 20 - Eastern View High School senior Shirlena Bowles enjoys a challenge.

Hospital expansion, new technology highlights 2013 plans

Thu., Dec. 20 - In what was essentially a “State of the Hospital” presentation, Lee Kirk last week told members of the media that Culpeper Regional Hospital is finding new ways to fulfill its mission.

State Theatre marquee illuminates the night

Wed., Dec. 19 - Several hundred people gathered in front of the State Theatre tonight and yelled in unison “pull that switch” as a countdown reached zero and Greg and Liz Yates threw a switch to light the newly refurbished theatre marquee.