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By Valerie Cury “We have a responsibility as organizations … to keep survivors safe in their communities, as opposed to saying to survivors, in order for you to be safe, you have to leave your community.” For Samantha Clarke, CEO of LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, that philosophy is reshaping how Loudoun County…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission received an update June 30 on the work of the county’s Electrical Infrastructure Working Group, a collaborative effort established last month to discuss electrical infrastructure planning and future power needs. The working group was created by the Board of Supervisors to examine the county’s electrical infrastructure…
George Govan has been appointed as a deputy Loudoun County administrator, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Govan was promoted to this position following a nationwide recruitment. His appointment is effective July 2. Govan has been serving as an acting deputy county administrator since November 2025. His service with Loudoun County began in 2023, when…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police, challenging a recently enacted state law that restricts the commercial sale of certain semi-automatic rifles. According to the complaint, the federal government alleges the law violates the Second Amendment by prohibiting the purchase and sale of…
Editor’s Note: The following campaign announcements were submitted to us by the candidates when they announced their campaigns. Several other candidates announced their candidacies earlier this year but did not submit campaign announcements to us for publication. As a community newspaper, we welcome campaign press releases announcing candidacies for local office.
In 2026, Americans across the nation are celebrating a remarkable milestone—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. For a quarter of a millennium, our nation has endured challenges, embraced opportunities and continued to strive toward the ideals of liberty, self-government and individual…
By Valerie Cury The Purcellville Town Council voted unanimously June 9 to codify a multi-year utility rate schedule intended to help fund future water and wastewater infrastructure needs while strengthening the town’s position when pursuing grants and other outside funding opportunities. The measure passed 6-0. Interim Town Manager Tony Sabio said the rate schedule grew…
Update: Nett Verdict Stands; Not Removed From Office. By Valerie Cury A Loudoun County Circuit Court judge will hear arguments June 30 on whether Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett should be permanently removed from office, following a motion filed by Special Prosecutor Eric Olsen. Olsen has filed a motion asking the court to vacate or…
By Valerie Cury The Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 at its June 2 business meeting to approve the Valley Commerce Center rezoning application, clearing the way for nearly 1 million square feet of industrial development on land currently zoned for 39 homes. The decision concludes more than a decade of annexation and rezoning efforts that…
By Valerie Cury Solar panels and farming are not usually thought of as compatible uses of land, but Virginia officials say a new state law could help bring the two together. Gov. Abigail Spanberger visited the Piedmont Environmental Council’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows on June 17 to ceremonially sign legislation that establishes Virginia’s first…