News for Culpeper Star-Exponent

Coming this weekend

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:45:00 EDT

Coming this weekend

Trolleys to expand service to Target, Senior Nutrition Site

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:01:00 EDT

New stops added in response to demand along busy business corridor, active senior site

Las Vegas male dancers perform tonight

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:21:00 EDT

Tonight in Culpeper you can watch kids playing pirates, hear bluegrass on the courthouse lawn, or squeal as a half dozen men with sculpted abs dance in their unmentionables to your favorite theatre production tunes.

Local man convicted in Taser incident vs. police

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:35:00 EDT

Gourdine escaped custody, then fled

Cantor pushes to allow more oil drilling

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:35:00 EDT

Area congressman sees opportunity for Virginia’s coast

Vehicle fire at Culpeper Wrecker and Salvage

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT

The Culpeper Volunteer Fire Department was called to a fire at Culpeper Wrecker and Salvage on Old Fredericksburg Road at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Renovations get green light from the town

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Review Board likes changes to State Theatre

Town, county reach deal

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Water and sewer authority to be formed; town will grow

Orange County Fair starts today at Montpelier

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Four-day event features food, entertainment and all things down on the farm

Area history events

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:49:01 EDT

Graffiti House hosting 2008 lecture series

Church razes ’30s-era house to make way for parking lot

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:38:00 EDT

Crews demolished a two-story brick house behind Precious Blood Catholic Church Wednesday to make way for a dozen new parking spots.

We have our first winner!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Thomas Lewis of Sperryville is the first weekly winner in the Star-Exponent’s Big Ol’ Tomato 2008 contest.

Boards to talk water, sewer, growth

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EDT

But will tonight’s discussion between the town and county be open or closed?

Church razes circa-1939 house to make way for parking lot

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:27:00 EDT

House at corner of East Piedmont and North East streets demolished Wednesday afternoon

DMHMRSAS wants to shorten its name

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:24:00 EDT

So after more than 20 years, the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services wants a snappier autograph, and it’s seeking public input on four choices.

New passenger rail line for Charlottesville area?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:41:00 EDT

The passenger line - listed in the plan as a potential rail investment location - would add up to two roundtrip trains per day from Lynchburg to Washington, D.C., with stops in Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas and Alexandria.

McCain camp attacks media over Obama trip

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:29:00 EDT

Openly frustrated at the heavy news coverage of Barack Obama’s trip to the Middle East, the John McCain campaign is responding with a public relations offensive, including a new web video that accuses television news reporters of being “in the tank” for Obama.

EVHS cheer coach pleads guilty to DUI

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EDT

An Eastern View High School math teacher and varsity cheerleading coach pleaded guilty in Culpeper County General District Court last week to driving under the influence of alcohol.

State Theatre rehab set to begin

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EDT

$10 million renovation plan coming before Architectural Review Board

Evidence clerk charged with stealing cash

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EDT

Police say former employee pilfered contents of wallet, faces felony rap

Panelists look back at segregation in Va.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:00 EDT

More than a half-century later, as the state readies to commemorate the struggle of black students in Prince Edward with the dedication today on Capitol Square of the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Wilson and more than a dozen others wrestled with the aftermath of school segregation in a discussion at the Library of Virginia.

Secrets of Tech massacre stay hidden

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:47:00 EDT

Some of the deepest secrets about Seung-Hui Cho’s killing rampage at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, may never be made public. Disclosure of the essential facts of the tragedy in a public archive was a key part of a settlement last month with victims’ families, reached after the university released thousands of pages of internal documents to their lawyers.

A CCPS teacher pleads guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:32:00 EDT

The Eastern View educator teaches math and coaches cheerleading

Four charged in mob assault outside Depot

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Stafford men arrested after incident described by police as ‘total chaos’

History set to repeat with Yowell Elem.?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:38:00 EDT

Contractor: Like Emerald Hill, the county’s newest elementary school won’t open on time

Judge postpones former priest’s plea hearing

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:36:00 EDT

A judge postponed a plea hearing scheduled for yesterday for the former Catholic priest accused of stealing from two Louisa County churches.

Cops say woman posed as Red Cross worker

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Culpeper police charged a Madison County woman with illegally obtaining household items of a Culpeper woman by posing as a Red Cross worker, according to a town police report.

Town Council votes itself a raise

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

It’s been 11 years since Culpeper Town Council got a raise. But on Saturday afternoon, following a nearly five-hour closed-session meeting covering water and sewer issues and interviews for new town manager, the town’s governing body made up for lost time.

Feuding to control TV lands two in jail

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

An argument over the TV remote led Culpeper police to charge a couple with domestic assault Friday morning, the second time this month the couple has faced assault charges.

Boy, 17, arrested in home invasion

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:33:01 EDT

Culpeper County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old Culpeper boy Sunday morning on charges of breaking and entering, then threatening the homeowner with a knife.

Downtown speeders, beware

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Complaints spur town to step up enforcement along Blue Ridge Ave.

Madison County woman poses as Red Cross worker

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:31:00 EDT

Culpeper police charged a Madison County woman with illegally obtaining household items of a Culpeper woman by posing as a Red Cross worker, according to a town police report.

Civil-rights memorial dedicated at Capitol

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:57:00 EDT

More than 4,000 people of all ages endured sweltering summer heat to commemorate the bravery of Virginia children who 50-plus years ago stood up for civil rights and were memorialized today in a stunning statue on Richmond’s Capitol Square.

Couple charged with assault over TV remote

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:01 EDT

An argument over the television remote led Culpeper police to charge a couple with domestic assault Friday morning, according to a town police report. This is the second time this month the couple has faced assault charges.

Stafford men charged in mob assault outside Depot

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:06:00 EDT

Culpeper police have charged four Stafford County men with mob assault after a fight erupted early Saturday morning outside the Depot, according to a town police report.

Culpeper boy arrested after home invasion

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:29:01 EDT

Culpeper Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Culpeper boy Sunday morning for breaking and entering a Reva home and threatening the homeowner with a knife, according to Sheriff’s office spokesperson Sgt. Jim Fox.

Jenkins renews call for enforcer

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:45:00 EDT

Other town officials say zoning position is not warranted

Large and in charge

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:40:01 EDT

New Coffeewood warden reflects on his experiences, changes in corrections field

Civil War-era attire exhibited at Museum of Culpeper History

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:38:00 EDT

Re-enactor: Boys of the time wore dresses until they were potty trained

Steppin’ out — and placing sixth

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:36:00 EDT

Culpeper ranks high in national fitness competition

Poilce Reports

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:43:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

Va. Supreme Court gets local murder case

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Michael W. Hash, convicted in 2001 of the 1996 murder of a 74-year-old Lignum woman, is taking his request for a new trial to the Virginia Supreme Court.

Housing: It’s a buyer’s market

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Amissville Realtor has some optimism but more caution

Virginia Avenue mom: Slow the traffic down

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:37:00 EDT

Daughter still recovering one year after being struck by vehicle.

Castleton man dies in Rapp. Co. crash

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

A 23-year-old Castleton man was killed and his passenger injured after a one-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Castleton Ford Road in Rappahannock County.

Once ubiquitous part of Americana becoming more and more scarce

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Is your cell phone dead and you need to let the family know you will be late? No problem, just pull in and use the pay phone, right?

Starbucks spares Culpeper stores

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Culpeper’s two Starbucks stores have been spared from a round of nationwide closings.

Dispute in car leads to injury, arrest

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:51:00 EDT

A Culpeper man was jailed after a Wednesday afternoon argument that left a 19-year-old woman injured.

Six area students win Congressional Awards

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:47:00 EDT

Six local teens received Congressional Awards Wednesday from Congressman Eric Cantor, R-Richmond, for their “outstanding service.”

Gilmore expected to go on offense in tonight’s debate with Warner

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:28:00 EDT

The U.S. Senate candidates will hold the first debate of the campaign today in a traditional setting — before the summer convention of the Virginia Bar Association at The Homestead in Hot Springs.

A legacy of health

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:23:00 EDT

Philanthropist’s focus on prevention made wellness center possible

Coming this weekend

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:36:00 EDT

Coming this weekend in the Star-Exponent

Utility authority, bigger town talks continue in closed session

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:04:00 EDT

Town Council to get update on pressing water, sewer issues at closed meeting Saturday morning

Living history events planned

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:12:00 EDT

Your guide to the weekend

Ex-teacher’s case goes to grand jury

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:08:00 EDT

Michele Auville faces felony drug charge

Fundraiser set for local burn victim

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:07:00 EDT

The family of a local burn victim has scheduled a dinner and silent auction in Sperryville to help defray some of his medical costs.

Chippendales coming to Culpeper next week

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:05:00 EDT

The infamous black bowtie and white cuff-wearing male dancers known as the Chippendales will be performing in Culpeper July 25 at Pepper’s Grill, adjacent to the Best Western, on U.S. 29 south of town. The show will be from 8 to 11 p.m.

When will Yowell open?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:59:00 EDT

Still no answer as School Board delays decision

Charapich means business

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:38:01 EDT

New chamber president brings construction background

No bricks, more clicks

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:45:00 EDT

Corner Shelf to close store, go online only

Pre-pre-med students

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:37:00 EDT

Middle-schoolers get a sneak preview of medical work

The Janitors bring polish to Third Thursday concert

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Cover band established at Virginia Tech some 25 years ago comes to Culpeper

Kines pleads not guilty

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Remington man accused of putting body in car trunk after fatal crash

Yowell progress report due today

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:33:00 EDT

School Board members are expected to find out today whether Culpeper County’s sixth elementary school will be ready when classes start Aug. 20.

Arrest made in Saturday shooting

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Deputies have arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a Saturday night shooting in northern Culpeper County.

Arrest made in Saturday shooting

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:17:00 EDT

Police have arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a Saturday night shooting that left both the victim and the accused shooter injured.

Airshow goes on

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:46:00 EDT

About $16,000 in anticipated donations will keep Culpeper County’s annual AirFest aloft this year.

Veterans Recognition Committee mobilizes

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Volunteer group will oversee development of monument in memorial park

Two set to appear on felony charges

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:36:00 EDT

Two people are set to answer felony charges in Culpeper courts today and Thursday.

Do you have the secret to monster-sized tomatoes?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Have your tomatoes been mistaken for pumpkins because they’re so big?

David Martin case rescheduled again

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Difficulties in court scheduling have prompted yet another date change in the case of former town councilman David A. Martin, the prosecution said Monday.

CRH traffic pattern change temporary

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:30:00 EDT

Culpeper Regional Hospital wants the public to know about a temporary traffic pattern change that will take effect this week.

Madison County fair set for this week

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT

The 2008 Madison County Fair – set for July 15-19 – features a KYDA Pro Wrestling event

Martin case rescheduled again

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:03:00 EDT

Difficulties in court scheduling have prompted yet another date change in the case of former town councilman David A. Martin, the prosecution said Monday.

A quest for education

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EDT

Gifted students put their brains to work in the summer

Town updates comp plan

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:45:00 EDT

Fifteen-member committee makes first changes to plan since 2002

Planners consider minor changes to rules

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:43:00 EDT

No requests for new development come before the Culpeper Town Planning Commission at its regular meeting Tuesday night at 7.

Boy charged with mushroom possession

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:41:00 EDT

A 17-year-old Culpeper boy faces charges of possession with intent to distribute mushrooms and possession of paraphernalia Sunday afternoon, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

Three-vehicle wreck clogs Main Street

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:37:00 EDT

A wreck involving three pickup trucks sent one woman to the hospital and caused town police to block rush hour traffic on South Main Street for about 45 minutes Monday afternoon.

Man charged in assault, burglary

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

A Manassas Park man faces charges of burglary and assault early Sunday morning, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

Three-vehicle wreck sends woman to hospital

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:32:00 EDT

A wreck involving three pickup trucks sent one woman to the hospital and caused town police to block rush hour traffic on South Main Street for about 45 minutes Monday afternoon.

Charges pending in Saturday night shooting

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Charges are pending after a Saturday night shooting that resulted in the victim being airlifted to a nearby hospital and the alleged shooter also needing medical assistance.

Four earn Little Mr. and Miss CMR honors; Farm Show ends today

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

William Dove, 1, and Cambrie Settle, 3, prevailed in the 0- to 4-year-old category, while Savannah Smith, 6, and Zeb Gough, 6, took first place in the 5- to 8-year-old set.

New GCC official seeks to attract high-skill jobs

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

College names Jeanne Wesley vice president for workforce development, community relations

Bealeton student earns Cooke Foundation scholarship

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:30:01 EDT

Lord Fairfax Community College graduate David J. Dutton recently obtained a scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.

Two in hospital after shooting

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:50:00 EDT

A Culpeper man was airlifted to a nearby hospital Saturday night while the local man who allegedly shot him ended up needing medical assistance, too.

Cantor: Energy independence will take WWII-like collaboration

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:40:00 EDT

Eric Cantor, a Richmond Republican who represents Culpeper in the U.S. House of Representatives, believes America needs to get serious about alternative fuels and achieve energy independence by the year 2025.

7th District showdown

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Congressman Eric Cantor vs. Anita Hartke

Rabid fox bites Dove Hill Road woman

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

A rabid fox attacked a Culpeper woman Thursday morning at her home south of town, according to animal control officer Jamie Bennett.

Hart named in lawsuit

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Sister of woman who died after jail stay seeks $5.3M

Horsing around at the CMR Farm Show

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Just over the hill from the main exhibit area at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Saturday, dozens of draft horses dominated the scenery.

Police Reports

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

Biplane crashes at Culpeper airport

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

A Marshall man sustained a minor injury when his single-engine biplane went off the runway Saturday at Culpeper Regional Airport.

Youth display sheep at Farm Show

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EDT

Like Frogger trying to avoid oncoming cars, CMR farm show participants traversed the hay-covered fairgrounds at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Friday, doing their best to avoid fresh droppings from sheep, cattle and goats.

Celebrating Dr. Carver

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:09:01 EDT

GWC alumni association recognizes inventor’s birthday today at school

Owner: SSI plant is not closed

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:03:00 EDT

Bruce Gordon, owner of the Thurmont, Md.-based company, says the plant is idled due to market conditions.

Court rejects Bush’s signature air pollution rule

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:18:00 EDT

A federal appeals court unanimously struck down a signature component of President Bush’s clean air policies Friday, dealing a blow to environmental groups and likely delaying further action until the next administration.

Register 100 Va. voters, meet Obama - maybe

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:33:00 EDT

That sort of campaign activity is rarely seen before Labor Day in Virginia and never in presidential elections. But with Virginia in the new role of swing state, it’s a sign of changing times that Obama and Republican John McCain are fighting it out in Virginia’s July heat.

Coming this weekend

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:17:00 EDT

Coming this weekend in the Star-Exponent

S.C. man arrested on sex charges

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:08:00 EDT

A South Carolina man faces two felony sex charges after police say he agreed to meet an investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl.