Virginia Water Wells Drop—People Suffer—We Want to Help

May 11, 2026  |  Disabled Veterans  ·  Disaster Preparedness  ·  Disaster Relief  ·  Elderly Care  ·  Emergency PreparationVirginia Water Wells Drop?People Suffer?We Want to Help The risk of water insecurity is growing in Virginia. We want to help those at greatest risk.Key PointsWater insecurity risks are growing in northern VirginiaMany water wells and groundwater aquifer levels have dropped 20?40 feetOver-construction and years of severe to extreme drought conditions are impacting groundwater

REC Lineworkers to Compete at 2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo

OSWELL, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative lineworkers will showcase the skills, safety practices and teamwork they use every day while serving REC members during the 2026 Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo, May 15–16, at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. Gaff-n-Go brings together lineworkers from across the region and beyond to compete in traditional lineworker tasks. Journeyman teams and individual apprentices from electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities and industry contractor

The Power of Change Awards more than $120,000 to 40 Nonprofits Across Virginia

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Power of Change has awarded $122,185.32 in member-funded grants to 40 nonprofit organizations serving communities across Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s 22-county service area. The spring 2026 grants support programs focused on food insecurity, housing and shelter assistance, health care, education, emergency services and other community needs. Notable initiatives include Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company Inc., which received $8,414.90 for a gear extractor, a specialized

Physician-Led Wellness Initiative Launches to Support Warrenton-Area Businesses Through Employee Health & Performance

 Warrenton, VA — Lifestyle Physicians LLC is proud to announce the launch of its Physician-Led Wellness for Local Businesses initiative, a community-focused program designed to help Warrenton-area employers address one of today’s most pressing workplace challenges: declining employee health, rising burnout, and chronic stress-related conditions. As workplace demands continue to increase, many organizations are seeing the impact of fatigue, hormonal imbalance, weight concerns, and stress-related health

Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce and VABCC Foundation Receive Stafford Recognition and $25,000

Fredericksburg, VA — The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (VABCC) and the Virginia Alliance for Business, Commerce and Communities Foundation (VABCC Foundation) are proud to announce two significant milestones recognizing the organization’s continued impact on economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, and business advocacy across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has awarded the VABCC Foundation a $25,000 Community-Based Organizations Support Program

Aging Together’s 5 Over 65 Honorees Announced for 2026

Aging Together’s 5 Over 65 Honorees Announced for 2026(formerly “5 Over 50”)  Aging Together is pleased to announce the 5 Over 65 honorees for 2026. One person from each of the region’s five counties is chosen for the award. Each of this year’s honorees has exemplified their own personal brand of selfless devotion and dedication and consequently received countless accolades and the respect of friends, coworkers, and residents of their county. As is customary the honorees were nominated by their own peers

News Release: 4/27/2026

Meet The Artist - Sima ButtonMix Media & Collage May 2nd - 5 to 7 Pm Art Studio 81, 81 Main Street (side entrance purple door) Sima has been enamored with art almost her whole journey on this earth. She pursued art in every setting she could culminating in studying both studio art and English literature at a small liberal arts college. Just a few years later her steps took her to the Savannah College of Art and Design to pursue her Masters in Illustration. That is where her signature collage style was

Fauquier FISH Food Pantry - Feeding our neighbors

Farmers & Merchants Bank Expands into Fauquier County with New Warrenton Location

  Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank), a community-focused financial institution serving Virginia since 1908, is proud to expand into Fauquier County with a new location in Warrenton. Headquartered in the Shenandoah Valley, F&M brings a relationship-driven approach rooted in local decision-making, strong lending capacity, and a deep commitment to the communities it serves.   F&M supports both businesses and individuals with a full range of financial services, including commercial, agricultural,

Leadership 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

Orthopedic surgeon Anna Green, MD, brings hand and upper extremity care to our community

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Anna H. Green has joined our practice. She is the 14th orthopedic surgeon to join Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center since it was founded in 1977. Dr. Green is fellowship-trained in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery, and her specialized surgical skills enhance our practice’s ability to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions. She is also well-versed in non-operative treatment options, ensuring our patients receive the most