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Wednesday, April 15, 2026William A. Hazel, Inc. Acquires Perry Engineering Company, Inc.
Contact: Jim Lamb Commonwealth Consultants jlamb@cwconsult.com 703-283-6300 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: William A. Hazel, Inc. Acquires Perry Engineering Company, Inc.Leading Contractor Expands Footprint into MD and PA Chantilly, VA – William A. Hazel, Inc., (Hazel) Virginia’s leading site development and road construction company, has acquired the assets of Perry Engineering Company, Inc. of Winchester, VA. Perry Engineering Company, Inc. (Perry) has been a major contractor in the Shenandoah
Wednesday, April 08, 2026Six Electrical Safety Tips for Smarter Home Improvement
For many REC members, warmer weather means it’s time to start checking off home improvement projects. That can mean painting, repairs, landscaping, deck work or outdoor upgrades. It can also mean electrical risk, even when the job doesn’t seem like electrical work at all. A ladder near a power line, a shovel hitting a buried utility, a damp extension cord or an overloaded older circuit can all turn an ordinary project into a dangerous one. The good news is that most of those risks can be reduced with a
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026Fauquier Education Foundation Awards Record $22,151 in Grants to 15 Local Educators
Warrenton, VA— The Fauquier Education Foundation (FEF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Educator Professional Development Grants, marking a historic milestone for the organization. This year’s cycle represents the largest number of awardees and the highest total funding distributed in a single year in the Foundation’s history. A total of $22,151 was awarded to 14 teachers and one principal across seven Fauquier County Public Schools. These grants empower educators to seek advanced
Friday, April 03, 2026Fauquier Health Names DAISY Award Honoree
Photo attached: Livi Perez (center) celebrates being a DAISY winner.Fauquier Health Names DAISY Award HonoreeNurse cited for her compassion, quick thinkingWARRENTON, VIRGINIA, April 2, 2026 – Olivia (Livi) Perez, RN, BSN was named Fauquier Health’s DAISY Award Honoree for the fourth quarter of 2025. The DAISY Award celebrates and recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients and their families. Livi, who began her career at Fauquier Health as a tech before going to nursing school, has been a
Friday, March 27, 2026Documentary on food insecurity among college students coming to Laurel Ridge April 3
Documentary on food insecurity among college students coming to Laurel Ridge April 3Q&A with filmmaker and Student Support Director Vivi Meder to follow screening of “The Invisible Epidemic” Far too many of our students hunger for more than just knowledge – they are literally hungry. Food insecurity is shockingly common at Laurel Ridge Community College and at numerous college campuses all across the country. A new documentary highlighting this issue is coming to the Middletown Campus on Friday, April
Friday, March 20, 2026News Release: 3/20/2026
Save the DateOld Town Warrenton Shops to Host Community Mural and Art Walk in Honor of The Great Mothers March WARRENTON, VA — April 18, 2026 — Art Studio 81, in collaboration with participating local old town shops, is proud to announce a special event supporting The Great Mothers March. On April 18th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, residents and visitors are invited to Old Town Warrenton for an afternoon of creativity and community.Event Highlights Community Mural Project: Located at Art Studio 81,
Friday, March 20, 2026Ram Restoration is proud to announce the launch of our new website!
Ram Restoration is proud to announce the launch of our new website! Serving Fauquier and surrounding areas, the new site makes it easier for homeowners and property managers to get fast help for water, fire, mold, and storm damage. We’re also continuing to grow our local plumbing referral network—partnering with trusted plumbers to deliver faster response times while supporting fellow small businesses in our community. Explore the new site here:See Website#FauquierChamber #LocalBusiness
Thursday, March 19, 2026Power Blinks Explained: Why a Flicker Often Means the Grid Is Working
Power Blinks Explained: Why a Flicker Often Means the Grid Is WorkingMost ‘power blinks’ are just a sign of the grid protecting itself.Fredericksburg, Va. — Most of us recognize a power blink when it happens. The lights flicker. The TV resets. The microwave clock starts flashing 12:00. It’s annoying and it’s easy to assume something is wrong. Quite often though, a blink is nothing to worry about. Instead, it’s a sign the electric grid is doing what it was built to do. The behind-the-scenes reason is
Monday, February 09, 2026Leadership Fauquier Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Community Leadership Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFauquier County, VA — Leadership Fauquier has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Community Leadership Program, a nine-month, place-based leadership experience designed to develop informed and connected leaders across Fauquier County. Founded in 2014, Leadership Fauquier unites professionals from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to deepen understanding of how the county works and to strengthen leadership capacity across the community. Since the first cohort graduated in
