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Just north of Luray, Page County, VirginiaPhoto byKenneth Anthony Jemielity. Harrisonburg-based LOCAL Chop & Grill House has purchased the former Moonshadows restaurant in Luray with plans to open for lunch and dinner, beginning in September. Menu offerings are expected to have a southern flair, with vegan and vegetarian options available. A menu from the Harrisonburg location may be viewed HERE. For updates and information, follow @localchops on Facebook.

STANLEY, Va. – Members of the Democratic Party of Page County, Virginia (DPPCV) held their annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday, May 24 with approximately 115 people in attendance.

Culpeper Wood Preservers, the producer of pressure-treated wood, announced the appointment of three new regional sales managers. Mike Elmore will manage the Southern market, Brad Marks will manage the Northeast market, and Jim Powell will manage the Midwest market. As regional sales managers, their role will be to support the...

STANLEY, June 3 — A small, rural community nestled between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountains was shaken to its core on Feb. 26, 2021. In the wake of great tragedy, the Town of Stanley came together, displaying their blue lights and remaining “Stanley Strong” after the fatal shooting of Officer Dominic “Nick” Winum.

Parts of Route 689 east of Stanley in Page County will be closed to through traffic for about six weeks beginning Monday morning. The Virginia Department of Transportation said that the highway will be shuttered between the two intersections with Ida Hollow Road as crews replace the bridge over East Hawksbill Creek.

HARRISONBURG - Two Madison County long-distance runners scored points for the Mountaineers at Saturday’s VHSL Class 2 boys outdoor track and field state championships held at JMU’s Sentara Park. Freshman Evan Roberts finished fourth in the 1,600 with a time of 4:43.93 and junior Aiden Griffin placed sixth in the 3,200 run. Madison finished in a tie for 25th place in the Class 2 championship.

LURAY, Va. – Beginning June 12, a portion of Route 689 (Ida Road) in eastern Page County will be closed to through traffic as crews work to replace the East Hawksbill Creek bridge.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. (NEW) or (UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report. Culpeper District traffic information is also available onTwitter and on VDOT’s website. Culpeper County (NEW) New roadway construction – Expect road closures and detours with flaggers for a new roundabout, in the following areas: U.S. 522 (West Evans Street), closed at North Blue Ridge Avenue. Follow detour signs around the intersection. Project completion date: August 31, 2023. U.S. 522 (West Evans Street), closed between North Blue Ridge Avenue and Aspen Street, in the northbound lanes, daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Greene County U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) / U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) Intersection Improvements – Expect milling, paving, striping, median separator, and grassing on U.S. 29 and U.S. 33 between U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) and Route 680 (Pinewood Court) in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Please use extra caution through the work zone, daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly on U.S. 29. Route 638 (Turkey Ridge Road) – Bridge replacement. Road will be closed between Route 634 (Bull Yearling Road) and Route 637 (South River Road). Project completion date, December 15, 2023. Madison and Rappahannock counties VDOT has no scheduled projects for this week

Culpeper Cavaliers vs. Front Royal Cardinals – June 2, 2023 – Catch this game on the Royal Examiner. The Culpeper Cavaliers have a home game against the Front Royal Cardinals on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 7:30 pm. Tonight’s game is the home opener for the Cavaliers for the team’s inaugural 2023 season. Join us at 7:00 pm for the “Saber Metrics” pre-game show. The game will begin at 7:30 pm.

While Northern Virginia is known for its affluence, it is essential to recognize that there are counties within the region that face economic challenges and struggle with poverty. In this article, we will explore the top five poorest counties in Northern Virginia, highlighting key socioeconomic indicators such as median income, crime rates, college degree rates, and population size.

A part of Route 689 (Ida Road) in Page County will be closed to through traffic for approximately six weeks starting Monday, June 12. The closure of route 689 between the two intersections with Route 629 (Hollow Run Road/Ida Hollow Road) will allow Virginia Department of Transportation crews to replace the East Hawksbill Creek bridge.

Culpeper pitchers issued eight walks to Charlottesville batters Sunday night in a Valley League game played at Culpeper County High School. Combined with timely hitting it resulted in another mercy-rule 11-1 loss for the Cavaliers. MadRapp VIDEO: Culpeper Cavaliers Manager Brandon Mack post-game interview. The TomSox opened the second inning with back-to-back walks. Then, University of Georgia sophomore Josh Tate doubled to left bringing home Connor Hincks (Notre Dame senior) and San Jacinto Community College North sophomore Jake Bennettt. Ohio State University sophomore Drew Jones followed with a bunt single, putting runners on the corners. One batter later, ODU junior Kyle Edwards’ doubled scored Tate. The Cav’s Jaden Sheffield, son of former MLB’s...

Germanna Community College’s Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania County and Locust Grove Campus in Orange County have become official pickup sites for the OrderAhead program. https://www.orderahead.org/. OrderAhead is a fast, private way to order free groceries online, according to Germanna Single Stop Case Manager Cindy Carlyle. Single Stop helps...

A Culpeper County woman pleaded guilty in a murder-for-hire plot that started after she saw a dark web ad about a hitman who could “kill any person you want as long as it is not a president or very important person that is guarded by the military.”

Graves Mountain Music Festival opened Thursday afternoon with families arriving at the campground in Syria while volunteers continued setting up the music area by the Rose River. On stage first was storyteller Jennifer Hine, a Fairfax County Public Schools teacher who hails from Newark Upon Trent, Nottingham, in England. MadRapp VIDEO: Storyteller Jennifer Hine. Hine’s story Thursday was entitled, Ladies First, and included a little girl and a tiger. The festival continues daily through Sunday afternoon.

The end of the school year signifies a goodbye not only to seniors but also to some beloved Madison faculty members. Among them, Madison will be sad to see English teachers Sam Kinsey and Katie Newman go. Kinsey, who started her career at Madison, will finish off the year as...

Madison County Public Schools Superintendent Anna Graham. MadRapp file photo. Madison County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent of Schools Anna Graham updated members of the Madison Ministerial Association at their monthly meeting on May 24 on upcoming needs to support students in the school system for the next school year. MCPS District Summary Cover by Chuck Jackson on Scribd Snack Bags for reach it through reading In early July, teachers will be delivering books to students in grades K-5 in the "Reach It Through Reading” program which encourages children to read throughout the summer. In Madison, Graham said that "there are a lot of kids who are hungry in the summer,”...

WASHINGTON, Va. (7News) — Did you hear or feel a loud "boom" Sunday afternoon? You're not alone. It was later reported that the sonic boom came when DC Air National Guard F-16s scrambled to investigate an aircraft that had entered a temporary flight restricted (TFR) area, according to a US official. The F-16 pilots saw the pilot of the aircraft that had entered the restricted airspace was passed out.

Dyke firemen excited they can apply for SUP for electronic message board After limited public comment about the updated Greene County Sign Ordinance at the May 23 board of supervisors’ public hearing, board members unanimously approved the new code. Like many other Virginia localities, Greene decided to overhaul the zoning code to comply with recent United States Supreme Court (USSC) decisions supporting freedom of speech. The ruling in the 2015 case, Reed v. Town of Gilbert (Arizona) prevents localities from enforcing sign regulations based on content. The court determined the town was acting in a discriminatory manner by treating campaign signs differently from other temporary signage and paved the way for ordinance...

Shenandoah National Park is celebrating National Trails Day today. The annual event, hosted by the American Hiking Society, celebrates not only national scenic and historic trails, but all trails on public lands. SNP will welcome guests to the visitor center at Big Meadows to share information about what they do.