President-elect Barack Obama warned of dire and lasting consequences if Congress doesn’t pump unprecedented dollars into the economy, making an urgent pitch for his mammoth spending proposal in his first speech since his election.

Frenchman’s Corner combines two stores into one

Fall bash planned in honor of town’s 250th anniversary

Motorists should use caution while traveling overnight, particularly during the early morning hours Thursday.

Virginia well-ahead of other Southern states in its planning

First-ever Sikh Inaugural Ball to held in D.C. on Jan. 20

Business and tobacco interests said they will fight Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s latest attempt to prohibit smoking in Virginia restaurants, while public health groups are seeking a broader workplace ban.

The Week in Pictures, Dec. 27-Jan. 5

Culpeper Town Council continues to move toward a tougher stance on the prompt removal of gang graffiti from any property in town, private or otherwise.

Route 3 widening, U.S. 29/Route 666 interchange discussed at hearing

Roger Hitt struck while crossing North Main Street Monday night

Roger Hitt struck while crossing North Main Street Monday night

Virginia’s public colleges and universities might have to raise tuition to make up for expected budget cuts, but the state’s higher-education agency says schools should devote a portion of that money to financial aid for low-income, in-state students.

Culpeper’s Congressman also assumes role of Republican Whip

Longtime supervisor to continue as board chairman

Man charged in shooting death of Unionville resident

House has been on the market for more than a year

Kevin George Garr, 43, of the 30 block of George James Loop was charged with five counts of possession of firearms by a felon

Richard Widmark classic switched for another Richard Widmark classic

The Richmond-based owner of newspapers, television stations and Web-based businesses said a possible sale of the Progress building is part of a larger review of company-owned facilities and assets.

Roger Lee Hitt, 75, was trying to cross N. Main Street around 4:45 p.m. when a woman driving a Ford Explorer hit him. The driver was on the inside lane when the incident occurred. 

By 7 a.m. this morning, a light drizzle covered the pavement and there were no reports of freezing conditions.

Virginia Deputy Secretary of Transportation Barbara Reese is changing jobs.

Transportation board holds second of five statewide public hearings in Culpeper tonight

A pedestrian was flown to the University of Virginia Medical Center with a head injury Monday after trying to cross N. Main Street at about 4:45 p.m.

Republican Whip calls bi-partisan meeting ‘candid’

Suspect charged with firing shots, eluding police

Culpeper and much of the Piedmont spared ice for now

The town of Culpeper begins the first full week of 2009 with three committee meetings, including one setting the stage for celebrations this year in honor of the town’s 250th anniversary.

A Madison man found guilty of five felony charges in connection with a 2007 home invasion will be sentenced Feb. 9 in Culpeper Circuit Court.