Street closure/ Tree removal: 2/24/2025
Street closure/ Tree removal The Town of Culpeper Light & Power Department will have South East Street closed between Chandler and Asher Street on February 25th 2025 for tree trimming and removal. The work will begin at 8am and is expected to last 5-6 hours. In the case of a major weather event, this operation will be rescheduled. Motorists should expect delays and take alternate routes if possible and are asked to pay attention to changing conditions within the work zone. If you have questions, please
N. Blue Ridge Avenue Road closure: 2/24/2025
N. Blue Ridge Avenue Road closure The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department will close the southbound lane of N. Blue Ridge Avenue from the roundabout to W. Edmondson St. for backfilling along the guardrail. This work is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, and Wednesday, February 26, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, weather permitting. Drivers and pedestrians should stay alert to changing conditions in the work zones and consider using alternate routes. If you have questions, please call the Public Works
Input Needed! Culpeper Students Compete for $10,000 Scholarship in High-Stakes E-Squared Competition
Students from Eastern View High School and Culpeper County High School are putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test in the prestigious E-Squared business competition, where they will compete for a $10,000 scholarship by developing a realistic and profitable business idea. One team is launching an on-demand car detailing service that provides high-quality, eco-friendly vehicle cleaning and maintenance at customers’ homes, workplaces, or any convenient location. Unlike traditional car washes, this
Eastern View High School’s E2 Team Seeks Community Input for Ready-Made Home Gardens
A team of students from Eastern View High School’s Entrepreneurship & Enterprise (E2) program is seeking community feedback on their innovative business concept: ready-made home gardens. This fictional yet practical venture aims to make fresh, homegrown food accessible to all by providing customizable garden kits tailored to each customer's needs. Each year, three Career & Technical Education elective classes participate in the E2 program, where teams of students work together to develop a business
Be a Culpeper Local T Shirt Design Contest NOW OPEN
Calling all artists and community members. The second annual Be A Culpeper Local community designed t-shirt contest has begun! We're asking Culpeper residents to help design this year's #ChooseCulpeper t-shirt giveaway for the 2025 Be A Culpeper Local Week event! Guidelines: 1. Design submissions must be emailed to Winona Pritts at wpritts@culpepercounty.gov by Friday, April 4th at 11:59pm. 2. T-shirt designs will be located on the back of t-shirts with the #ChooseCulpeper or #BeACulpeperLocalWeek on the
REC Crews Respond to Outages Caused by Powerful Wind Storm
REC Crews Respond to Outages Caused by Powerful Wind Storm Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) crews are responding in force to restore power this evening after prolonged wind gusts of 50-plus-mph roared through Virginia on Sunday. The weekend’s heavy rains left the soil saturated, so the powerful winds not only broke branches, but also uprooted trees onto power lines. As of 9 p.m., REC had logged more than 340 separate outage locations. Each damage site can require a crew to
Let's Volunteer Days are coming in April-Accepting day of service projects submissions now!
Greetings all Non-Profit Organizations, PCR and Healthy Culpeper, For your information and distribution… It’s the time of year where we all “join hands”, rally our community of volunteers, and get some work done!! April is Global Volunteer Month and a time when the PATH Volunteer Hub celebrates "Let's Volunteer Days!". The PATH Volunteer Hub is excited to announce our eighth annual Let’s Volunteer Days in celebration of Global Volunteer Month! Join us in serving our community through a month of
Eastern View High School’s E2 Team Seeks Community Input for Innovative Social Media App
Students in Eastern View High School’s E2 program is calling on local businesses and community members to participate in a survey that will help shape an exciting new social media platform, InTuned. Each year, students at both high school can take the E2 class in the spring. Within each class, teams of 3-4 students are randomly selected and paired with two coaches from the business community. Their challenge: to develop a business concept, complete a detailed business plan, and present their idea to a
CIC Spring 2025 Culpeper Resource Fair - Seeking volunteer consultants
The Community Investment Collaborative team is thrilled to announce that we are now recruiting volunteers for the CIC Spring 2025 Culpeper Resource Fair, which will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 1p-5p at The Daniel Technology Center at Germanna Community College in Culpeper, Virginia! The Culpeper Resource Fair provides small businesses and entrepreneurs from Culpeper and surrounding communities with complimentary access to essential resources. This is a unique opportunity to offer your
Depression & Substance Use Disorder Workshop Hosted by Living the Dream, Culpeper Police & UVAHealth
Living the Dream Foundation, Culpeper Police Department, and UVA Health to Host Depression and Substance Use Disorder Workshop Culpeper, VA – The Living the Dream Foundation, in collaboration with the Culpeper Police Department and UVA Health, is hosting a Depression and Substance Use Disorder Workshop on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Culpeper Baptist Church (318 S. West St., Culpeper, VA). This free event aims to provide valuable education, resources, and support for individuals
Scholarship Admission to PlayDate: A Children's Museum
Scholarship Admission to PlayDate: A Children's Museum during February. Families receiving medicaid can enter the museum for free.
Local Businesses encouraged to Participate in REC’s Commercial & Industrial Business Survey
The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to participate in Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Commercial and Industrial Business Survey. This important initiative will help REC continue to provide the value, savings, and reliability that businesses depend on. “We encourage our Chamber members to take a few minutes to complete this survey,” said Amy Frazier, President/CEO. “Your feedback will directly impact REC’s programs, services, and solutions that support businesses and
REC Deploys Nearly 400 Field Personnel to Tackle Power Outages
REC Deploys Nearly 400 Field Personnel to Tackle Power OutagesMembers Urged to Prepare for Second Storm on SaturdayFredericksburg, Va. — Nearly 400 field personnel are working to make repairs and restore service for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members who remain without power after Winter Storm Freya.Crews from eight other electric cooperatives have joined REC's line workers, contractors and tree teams to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. With more than 300 separate damage
GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN ANNOUNCES AGRICULTURAL DISASTER MICROLOANS UP TO $150,000
FOR RELEASE 2/6/2025CONTACT: Connor Templeton(804) 310-2370connor.templeton@sbsd.virginia.gov GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN ANNOUNCES AGRICULTURAL DISASTER MICROLOANS UP TO $150,000 The program offers financial assistance to Virginia business owners affected by natural disaster RICHMOND, VA- Governor Youngkin has announced that Virginia’s Agricultural Disaster Microloan Program will now offer loans up to $150,000, an increase
Key Considerations for Entrepreneurs Thinking of Opening a Franchise in Culpeper
If you're thinking about opening a franchise, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Namely, you should understand what goes into franchise ownership and have a clear idea of the downsides and upsides of franchise ownership. Additionally, you should know how to write a business plan for a franchise and understand why an LLC is often a good choice for this type of business. Keep reading this helpful guide from the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce to learn more.What Are the Downsides of
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