Gracie Hart Brooks
Born and raised in Virginia, Gracie has nearly two decades of experience in community journalism covering county and town boards and commissions, education, business and more. She believes in the power and importance of telling local stories and resides with her husband, two daughters and Bernedoodle in a small town.
Entertainment
Theater group has a name, play
The grassroots effort to create a performing arts foundation in Madison County now has a name–Madison Virginia Performing Arts (MVPA).
On Tuesday, interested community...
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Community mourns Weaver
A crash on U.S. 29 last week claimed the life of longtime Madison County Volunteer Fire Company Chaplain Hunter Weaver.
According to updated information from...
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“Solids downstream”
Nearly a dozen residents spoke during a public hearing involving a local nursing home’s wastewater treatment plant.
Madison County residents have voiced concerns about the...
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Park service announces new concessioner
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected a new concessioner to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, grocery, automobile services (fuel), stable operations, and...
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Helme named EMS chief
Madison County has a new Emergency Medical Services leader.
Gavin Helme, Sr. has been hired as the new EMS Chief. Helme was previously the county’s...
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Valley Link releases new routing maps
Representatives from Valley Link declined to attend Tuesday’s Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting–days after confirming the appearance.
On Friday, District 5 Supervisor and board...
Entertainment
Fireman’s Fair, Parade
Two local favorites return next week.
The Orange County Volunteer Fire Company will host the 2026 Fireman’s Fair June 3-6. The fair, featuring rides and...
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