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
Animals, exhibits and more
It’s time to “Sow It, Grow It and Show It” at the Orange County Fair.
The longstanding fair will bring entertainment, animals and more to...
Lifestyles
Historical society turns 60
The Orange County Historical Society celebrated its 60th anniversary this month.
Historical society president Ray Ezell awards the inaugural Frank S. Walker, Jr. Historic Preservation...
News
School security upgrades
Orange County Public Schools will have an extra layer of security when students return in August.
Earlier this month, the school board authorized a contract...
News
Summer SUN
Summer is here and local school divisions are doing their part to keep children fed.
According to the USDA, food insecurity rises during the summer...
Lifestyles
First Berry Memorial Scholarship awarded
Emily Bartholomew, a 2025 graduate of Madison County High School (MCHS), has been awarded the Honorable Edward D. Berry Memorial Scholarship by the Madison...
News
Speed cameras to be installed on U.S. 29
Madison County will soon be joining numerous other localities with a new feature on U.S. 29–school speed zone cameras.
On Tuesday, supervisors approved an ordinance...
News
Madison Supervisors approve budget
Madison County has a new budget.
Two weeks ago, Madison County Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, finalizing months of number crunching and line-by-line...
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