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January 30, 2008
Platts ‘fed up’ with council, urges change
Illegal immigration, new police station, taxes among candidate's key issues. Your commentsJanuary 29, 2008
Peppe ready to listen, represent townspeople
Council candidate also concerned about the pace of growth in town. Your commentsJanuary 28, 2008
Baker wants to bring civility, open mind
Longtime educator also concerned about problem of residential overcrowding. Your commentsJanuary 27, 2008
Beckett speaks his mind on immigration
Former U.S. Army officer also has an issue with current council's 'arrogance'. Your commentsJanuary 25, 2008
Council race ‘08: Ryan in, Richards out
Councilwoman Emma Richards announced Friday that she would not seek a third term while former Vice Mayor Bobby Ryan said he was in the running. Your commentsJanuary 24, 2008
Council to get budget outlook Saturday
Culpeper Town Council will meet Saturday morning for a mid-year budget review. Your commentsJanuary 23, 2008
Help Protect Culpeper members running for council
Help Protect Culpeper has four members seeking seats on Town Council. Your commentsJanuary 22, 2008
Rep. Cantor applauds interest rate cut
Congressman Moran doesn't think it will cause investment influx.Cantor, Goode Hail Rate Cut, Urge Further Action
Two Virginia congressmen applauded a move by the Federal Reserve to slash a key interest rate Tuesday.January 19, 2008
Underwood ready to interact-
When the Town-County Interaction Committee hosts its first early morning meeting of the year Jan. 30 at 7:30 a.m., it will have a new county chairman. Your commentsJanuary 15, 2008
It’s a bear out there
Facing a potential budget shortfall of $4 million, the county of Culpeper has implemented a hiring freeze on all vacant positions until further notice. Your commentsKaine: Weak Va. economy may spur cutbacks
Gov. Kaine warned leaders of the GA's money committees that a poor economy may force a downsizing of the state budget.January 14, 2008
School Board elects leaders
The newly elected Culpeper County School Board members made their voices heard when it came to reorganizing the board Monday night. Your commentsDems to vie for chance to challenge Cantor
The Democratic Party will hold a rare primary in the Seventh District. Your commentsDemocrats to hold rare primary
Party has four candidates in U.S. House District 7.January 12, 2008
Council races shaping up
Even as the political pundits rattled on about the results of the presidential primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire, another race shaped in the town of Culpeper. Your commentsJanuary 11, 2008
Hartke to run against Cantor
Democrat Anita Hartke will challenge Republican incumbent Eric Cantor this fall for the 7th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Your commentsJanuary 10, 2008
Kaine: Repeal driver fees
Governor outlines goals in annual legislative message.January 02, 2008
Culpeper supervisors elect Chase chairman
Bill Chase was elected chairman of the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors. Your commentsNovember 07, 2007
About 38 percent of county’s registered voters cast ballots
Phew. It's over. Campaign signs and billboards that have littered the roadways will start to come down. Your commentsPoll Results at A Glance
Dems gain at least a share of power in Virginia Senate
Democrats won three Republican Senate seats Tuesday, forcing the GOP to at least share power.Incumbent Close wins in a landslide
Incumbent Gary Close gets four more years to serve as commonwealth's attorney in Culpeper. Your commentsYowell holds off challenger for commissioner of revenue
In the race for commissioner of the revenue, the incumbent was the clear winner. Your commentsHouck wins election to seventh term in Va. Senate
Strong winds and cooler temperatures ushered in Election Day, but there were no winds of change in the District 17 Virginia Senate seat. Your commentsNew registrar handles the stress of first election night
An underperforming phone system didn't derail Culpeper County Registrar Michele White in her first election as registrar. Your commentsNew blood in store for School Board
Three new faces, two familiar last names, one incumbent. That's the new makeup of the Culpeper County School Board after Tuesday's election. Your commentsUnderwood unseats BOS chairman Coates
In perhaps the biggest upset of the night, Salem voters elected newcomer Tom Underwood. Your commentsWest Fairfax voters re-elect Nixon
Nixon, a Republican won about 66 percent of the vote in his district with 905 votes. Your commentsNovember 06, 2007
