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.
News
Virginia voters support temporary redistricting
While Virginia voters overall supported the temporary redrawing of congressional districts, Madison and Orange county voters overwhelmingly did not.
On Tuesday, voters selected “yes” or...
News
Town council approves data center definition
After months of discussion, the Town of Orange has a new data center definition in its zoning ordinance.
Last week, town council members voted 2-1...
News
CTE center renderings, schematic unveiled
Orange County Public Schools unveiled an exciting new development in the ongoing career and technical education center project this week–renderings.
In March, the Orange County...
Lifestyles
Gardner graduates from leadership institute
The Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO) reached a major milestone last week at its annual spring symposium in Warrenton. The association celebrated...
News
OC Sups discuss budget
Nearly $0.27–that’s what it would cost to fund every need in the Orange County FY27 budget.
According to budget manager Scott Johnson, the budget process...
Entertainment
Gordonsville in Bloom
Spring was on display in Gordonsville Saturday.
Folks flocked to Main Street for the inaugural Gordonsville in Bloom festival celebrating all things spring. The festival,...
Entertainment
Wool and Wine Saturday
Border Collies, sheep and wine will return to Hoover Ridge Saturday for the 9th annual Wool and Wine Festival.
Created in 2017, the one-day event...
News
No one speaks during public hearing
Despite several proposed tax increases, no one spoke during a public hearing held Tuesday on the fiscal year 2027 Madison County budget.
The $74.1 million...
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