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
News 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,
Ram 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
Power 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
Free Session on Building a More Profitable Photography Business
Warrenton, VA — The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is pleased to partner with the Virginia Professional Photographers Association to host Focus on Profit: Building a Successful Photography Business, a practical business workshop for photographers and creative entrepreneurs.The event will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM at Laurel Ridge Community College Fauquier Campus (The Barn), 6480 College Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. This interactive workshop is designed to
Fauquier County Economic Development Facade Improvement Grant Opportunity
The Fauquier County Department of Economic Development is now accepting applications for Façade Improvement Grants administered by the Department and funded by the Economic Development Authority. The Façade Improvement Grant Program provides matching grant funds for property owners within the County to aesthetically enhance their properties to revitalize and strengthen business communities and encourage private investment throughout Fauquier County. The program is part of the Department’s initiatives
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
