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The Piedmont Journal Recorder brings independent reporting to the Central Piedmont community.
A Culpeper man will spend the next 18 years of his life locked up in prison after Orange County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David B. Franzen and Presiding Judge Dale Durrer sentenced him on succeeding days last week.
Culpeper man will spend 18 years in prison for child sex crimes and drugs - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
A Culpeper man will spend the next 18 years of his life locked up in prison after Orange County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David B. Franzen and Presiding Judge Dale Durrer sentenced him on succeedi...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Rappahannock County’s Chloe Jenkins leads the Panthers onto the court Monday night in Washington to open her senior season.
Jenkins Leads The Panthers Onto The Court - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Rappahannock County’s Chloe Jenkins leads the Panthers onto the court Monday night in Washington to open her senior season. Rapp fell to visiting William Monroe, 46-40.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In a meeting Wednesday night that rivals one of Rapidan Service Authority for duration, the Madison County Planning Commission (PC) and Board of Supervisors (BOS) each held a public hearing that netted a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to county code.
Record-setting Madison County public hearings over in less than a quarter hour - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
In a meeting Wednesday night that rivals one of Rapidan Service Authority for duration, the Madison County Planning Commission (PC) and Board of Supervisors (BOS) each held a public hearing that nette...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
DuCard Vineyards in Etlan invites you to travel the world of Petit Verdot from the tasting room in an Armchair Expedition on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Come explore the ‘little green one’ at DuCard’s next Armchair Expedition - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
DuCard Vineyards in Etlan invites you to travel the world of Petit Verdot from the tasting room in an Armchair Expedition on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 p.m.  Petit Verdot translates from French as...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Greene County received word Monday that it was awarded $12 million in grant funds through the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to help pay for the Raw Water Line and Intake and Pump Station, two projects necessary for the White Run Reservoir.
Greene County awarded $12 Million in grant funding for White Run Reservoir - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Groundbreaking ceremony set for Tuesday afternoon at reservoir site  Greene County received word Monday that it was awarded $12 million in grant funds through the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) t...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On Monday, November 17, the Mountaineer Podcast featured a special segment discussing remembrance of the 1997 VHSL regional football championship between Madison County and Powhatan.
Mountaineer Podcast: Remembering ’97 Regional Championship - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
On Monday, November 17, the Mountaineer Podcast featured a special segment discussing rememberance of the 1997 VHSL regional football championship between Madison County and Powhatan. Joining moderato...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“This was an isolated incident, and due to the unprofessional behavior, Deputy Hounsel was relieved of his duties as of Monday,” Captain Kevin Freid said. “He is no longer employed at this office."
GCSO fires WMHS School Resource Officer for ‘inappropriate behavior’ - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
On Friday, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office received a report on unprofessional behavior involving School Resource Officer Eli Hounsel at William Monroe High School. A thorough investigation was con...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tonight, during its regularly scheduled meeting, Orange Town Council will decide whether it will accept the resignation of Councilor Jeremiah Van Dyke Pent who submitted an email to Town Clerk Wendy Chewning on November 6.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fire managers at Shenandoah National Park (SNP) plan to burn approximately 145 acres of Big Meadows, weather permitting, on Monday. A notice will be posted on the park’s website and social media platforms.
Big Meadows Prescribed Burn scheduled Monday - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Fire managers at Shenandoah National Park (SNP) plan to burn approximately 145 acres of Big Meadows, weather permitting, on Monday. A notice will be posted on the park’s website and social media platf...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Dino Hoxhaj, a man who owns a Unionville food truck and five restaurants in the Charlottesville area – including Dino’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill in the Dairy Martket – announced Friday he has signed a lease for the former Miranda’s Grill located in Ruckersville.
New tenant for Ruckersville’s Miranda’s Grill - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Dino Hoxhaj, a man who owns a Unionville food truck and five restaurants in the Charlottesville area – including Dino’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill in the Dairy Martket – announced Friday he has signed a l...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) was honored by the Sierra Club at their November 10 meeting.
RLEP awarded Earth Flag by Sierra Club for ongoing environmental efforts - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) was honored by the Sierra Club at their November 10 meeting.  The Sierra Club presented RLEP with an Earth Flag to recognize the incredible ...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Rappahannock County Public Schools proudly announces that Rappahannock High School Principal Mary Jane Boynton, PhD, has successfully completed the CASE Special Education Leadership Institute, a national professional learning program developed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education
RCHS Principal completes National Special Education Leadership Institute - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Rappahannock County Public Schools proudly announces that Rappahannock County High School Principal Mary Jane Boynton, PhD, has successfully completed the CASE Special Education Leadership Institute (...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
William Monroe senior cheerleaders, Sienna Bearley and Gloria Danga, were recognized ahead of Friday night’s football game against Rocktown.
Sideline Cheer Seniors Honored BY WMHS - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
William Monroe senior cheerleaders, Sienna Bearley and Gloria Danga, were recognized ahead of Friday night’s football game against Rocktown.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Due to her efforts, Northern Illinois has asked Devory to join them for the Fall 2026 season, requiring Devory to graduate early so that she can attend Northern Illinois and begin training with the team in the spring.
WM girls’ soccer star graduating early, heading to Northern Illinois University - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Alex Devory signed NLI Wednesday morning  On Wednesday, William Monroe High School senior, Alex Devory, signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and play soccer for Northern Illinois University. D...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
On October 10, an arrest warrant was issued by Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office against Kenneth Warren Allison, 71, of Flint Hill, in connection with alleged malicious wounding of Allison’s landlord and “adopted son,” Shawn Hamrick of Huntly.
Rapp Circuit Court: Allison released on restricted bond – again - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
On October 10, an arrest warrant was issued by Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office against Kenneth Warren Allison, 71, of Flint Hill, in connection with alleged malicious wounding of Allison’s landlo...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Veterans in the counties of Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock have been honored Saturday and Tuesday as those localities celebrated Veteran’s Day.
Area counties celebrate local veterans in ceremonies and a parade - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Veteran’s Day began Saturday with Madison County High School Marching Mountaineers along with other bands, dance groups, and dignitaries participating in the annual Gordonsville Veteran’s Day parade. ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A Rappahannock County woman who used her geographic information system (GIS) expertise to assist the county’s fire and rescue department with first-responder response maps was direct indicted Monday by a grand jury on two felony counts.
Rapp woman direct indicted on pair of felonies - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Four men also indicted on five felonies and one misdemeanor  A Rappahannock County woman who used her geographic information system (GIS) expertise to assist the county’s fire and rescue department wi...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Madison County football team celebrates the school’s 500th win Thursday night at Clarke County.
Video: 500 wins and another sweet 27-10 victory in Berryville - The Piedmont Journal Recorder
Madison County head football coach Larry Helmick was beside himself when he led his Mountaineers to the locker room at halftime of the Mountaineers Bull Run District football game at Clarke County on ...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM