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
Drought conditions continue throughout the state
Despite occasional summer storms resulting in intermittent downpours, much of the state remains in drought conditions.
According to a report from the June 9 Drought...
Lifestyles
Orange County mourning loss of Cap. Jones
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Captain Becky Jones passed away Wednesday morning after a battle with...
Lifestyles
McLearen named MCPS Activities Director
Madison County Public Schools has a new activities director–one familiar with the school system.
On Monday, school board members announced the hire of Zachary McLearen...
News
Valley Link open house June 15 at OCHS
The second round of in-person open house meetings regarding the Joshua Falls-Yeat Transmission Project will begin next week.
Last month, representatives from Valley Link, a...
Lifestyles
Books and beyond
Orange County Books and Beyond (OCBB) celebrated its official launch Saturday.
The nonprofit organization is helping bring books to the county’s youngest residents by serving...
News
Cooking, craft school approved, residence denied
It was a mixed bag at last week’s joint Madison County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meeting with one special use permit approved...
Entertainment
Orange County Fair next week Wed-Sat.
It’s time to show “Farmer Pride County Wide” at the Orange County Fair.
The longstanding fair will bring entertainment, animals and more to the county...
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