Author: Staff

REC grant helps breathe new life into Browntown community center kitchen
A $5,000 grant is helping spark a much larger effort to modernize a well-worn but heavily used kitchen at the Browntown Community Center — a space that has quietly served as the backbone of community life in Gooney Valley for decades.

Virginia State Police identify suspect in 52-year-old Prince William cold case
Virginia State Police have closed a 52-year-old homicide investigation, identifying a suspect in the 1973 killing of a Washington, D.C., woman whose body was found in a Prince William County state forest.

Lawmakers aim to expand no-cost school breakfast in the 2027 session
Virginia lawmakers continued a bill to the 2027 session that would provide free breakfast to all public school students in an effort to prevent hunger and improve classroom performance.

Bill changes how families receive insurance if loved one ends life
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a House bill to decriminalize suicide after the legislation has failed to pass in previous years.

Blue Ridge Singers set for final performance of spring concert series
The Blue Ridge Singers will present the final concert of their Spring 2026 series this Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville.


Increase in Electric Bill Driven by Higher Power Costs
Beginning May 1, REC members will see an increase in the power cost adjustment (PCA), which reflects the cost of electricity REC purchases on its members’ behalf.

Two families displaced in Blue Ridge Avenue apartment fire
A Wednesday morning fire in a two-story apartment building on Blue Ridge Avenue displaced two families and sent one firefighter to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Shenandoah University Announces Generous Gift From Quarles Family To Launch CRNA Program
The Kathleen Quarles Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program To Debut In 2028

Shenandoah River State Park launches South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament
The tournament will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., welcoming fly anglers of all experience levels for a day of friendly competition and outdoor adventure.










