Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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.

Former coach Gore honored at UVa game

Former educator, coach, and umpire Becky Gore, a Madison County native, was honored recently at a University of Virginia softball game. Gore, who taught...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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