William 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
Six 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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Fauquier 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
Dominion Energy Electric Transmission March 2026 Updates
CHARLOTTESVILLE-GORDONSVILLEProject Purpose: To maintain reliability and support growing energy needs in the area, this project will rebuild approximately 20 miles of transmission line between the Charlottesville and Gordonsville substations. Announced in early February 2026, this project will replace the existing 230 kV single-circuit, wooden H-frame structures with double-circuit 230 kV monopoles. The height of the structures will increase from an average of 56 feet to 116 feet, on average. The use of
Fauquier 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
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Playverse is signed to enhance Fauquier center
March 30, 2026- A premium indoor soft-play park for children ages 0 - 12 is coming to Warrenton Towne Centre, in the Town of Warrenton, Fauquier County’s county seat.Kalis Development Corporation (KDC), the center’s management agent, has announced that Playverse has signed a lease for a 5,789 sq. ft. space at this center, hailing it as a complementary addition brought about by Renaud Consulting of Vienna, Virginia. “Playverse is the sort of use that can raise a center’s performance,” said Renaud Vice
Documentary 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
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
