RICHMOND--State park campgrounds would have to raise their fees and limit their offerings under a bill in the General Assembly. The bill requires state parks to avoid competing with private-sector campgrounds, by setting their camping fees at or above the mean fee charged by local private campgrounds. It also would bar state parks from expanding new camp areas unless they could show nearby private campgrounds weren't providing enough camping areas....

It might be unseasonably warm outside, but inside Pearl Sample Elementary School snowmen are thriving.

The 51-year-old Culpeper woman charged with two counts of embezzlement for reportedly stealing several thousands of dollars from the Culpeper Pharmacy in the Southgate Shopping Center where she worked pleaded guilty in Culpeper County Circuit Court on Jan. 24.

County still added 455 people since 2010 census

 

What if you sent a sweet serenade to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Would that person be excited, surprised or embarrassed? The Culpeper Minutemen Chorus, a barbershop quartet, hopes that you’ll take a chance and send this unique gift of a singing Valentine to your loved one on Feb. 12 or 14. The cost is $50.

The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater reverently commemorates Black History Month with free weekly screenings of 1977’s eight-part landmark television miniseries, “Roots,” based on Alex Haley’s best-selling book, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.”

Sterling resident Jenni Schick, 24, appeared on "American Idol" on Jan. 18 singing Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" during auditions in Aspen, Colo. Schick was showcased on the popular reality show not only for her singing talent, but her wish to kiss judge and legendary rocker Steven Tyler – and her wish came true. Schick received one ticket to get a chance to vie for the "American Idol" top spot in Hollywood and a smooch on the lips from Tyler.

Sterling resident Jenni Schnick, 24, appeared on "American Idol" on Jan. 18 singing Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" during auditions in Aspen, Colo. Schnick was showcased on the popular reality show not only for her singing talent, but her wish to kiss judge and legendary rocker Steven Tyler – and her wish came true. Schnick received one ticket to get a chance to vie for the "American Idol" top spot in Hollywood and a smooch on the lips from Tyler.

The school boardroom was scattered with residents and LCPS employees on Jan. 31 wearing black and red in protest of proposed cuts in the budget that would affect part-time employees. More than 400 people gathered with more than 80 who had signed up to speak.

Virginia's spring fire season begins Feb. 15 and runs through April 30.