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On May 9, Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser, who instituted local enabling legislation for the expansion of broadband internet for the Purcellville area, joined other municipal and business leaders at the White House for President Biden’s announcement on reducing the cost of high-speed internet for all Americans. “I applaud President Biden and Vice President Harris for…
By Laura Longley Whew! You step out on the deck and that first blast of hot, humid air hits you. What wouldn’t you give for a long, cool quaff of iced tea right now? Sure, you can hustle over to the grocery store and grab a jug of Arnold Palmer Half & Half Tea and…
By Andrea Gaines The minute you ask people about memories of mom or memories of Mother’s Day, the floodgates open and the stories come pouring out. Moms are the portals, the pathways to all kinds of family memories. Birthdays, holidays, first jobs, old homes and neighborhoods, graduations, old friendships – the list goes on and…
Complaints about online fraud and hostage hauls rising Continued record homes sales coupled with the high season for moving means more people are preparing to move. This high demand means more people are at risk of getting scammed by rogue movers or other deceptive brokers. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) received…
AUDIO – For best results, please listen with earphones. Happy and Fat Look at the Red Shiny Ball I don’t take directions from ANY CCBs. After the Purcellville Planning Commission meeting had ended on Oct. 21, 2021, a senior staff member and a local developer stayed after the meeting and spoke for 1 hour and…
During the annual celebration held at Main Street Station, Gov. Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup® to Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg for its 2019 Unité Reserve—a signature estate red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The competition received a record-breaking number of entries this year—615 wines from over 100…
The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway. The theme of this year’s contest is “Trees That I’m Thankful For.” Entries are being accepted through Monday, April 18, 2022. They will be included in the county’s virtual Arbor Day Celebration, which will be posted in May on the Loudoun County website at loudoun.gov/trees.…
On Feb. 18, Gov. Glenn Youngkin sent a letter to Delegate Barry D. Knight and Senator Janet D. Howell to inform them of a revised revenue forecast that estimates the Commonwealth will collect $1.25 billion more in the current fiscal year, on top of the additional $3.3 billion added to the original forecast added last…
Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens is celebrating Black History Month with the release of a new brochure entitled, African-American History at the Loudoun County Courthouse. A virtual program centered on the history documented by the brochure is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Information on how to access the virtual…
Loudoun County has scheduled a COVID-19 testing event Friday, Feb. 11, at Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding.Testing is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., but may begin early to mitigate traffic impacts and may close early if capacity is reached. The testing event is free and open to all.…