School Board: High school tennis courts will stay closed for now
The tennis courts at Fauquier County’s three high schools recently got $1.5 million worth of upgrades to replace old nets and smooth their playing surfaces.
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Tuesday, October 20
Local votes complicate regional power plan, including Morrisville-to-Wishing Star power line
Virginia officials are expected to reach a decision by year’s end on new, $850 million transmission lines planned to stretch from Morrisville, in southern Fauquier County, through Prince William County and on to the Wishing Star…
Monday, October 19
5 new restaurants, Orange Theory to open at Virginia Gateway
Five new restaurants, an Orange Theory and other new retail outlets are on the way to the Virginia Gateway shopping center in Gainesville.
After complaints, Warrenton Town Council delays vote on new trash rules
A move to end town-funded trash service for businesses outside Warrenton’s downtown historic district was delayed last week after several business owners complained the change would be both costly and unfair.
Real estate property sales filed October 5-11, 2026
These property transfers, filed October 5-11, 2026, were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is…
Sunday, October 18
On the ballot: The amendment that could permanently protect reproductive rights in Virginia
Kacia Kriener Putman credits abortion access with her ability to grow her family.
Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals
Children’s hospitals in Virginia have kept transgender services for patients younger than 19 on hold for more than a year following President Donald Trump’s January 2025 executive order.
Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students
A new report shows Virginia students’ kindergarten readiness rose 6 percentage points to 57% over the past year, with underserved students making notable gains, according to the Department of Education.
Saturday, October 17
Prosecutors show jury red-stained carpet as Bhatt's murder trial continues
Prosecutors hauled an 8-by-10-foot section of carpeting into a Prince William County courtroom on Thursday, Oct. 15, creating a dramatic scene as jurors stood and leaned forward to examine its suspected bloodstains.
Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7%
Inflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to an Oct. 14 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August.
Monday, October 5
Fall Swim Lessons
Registration is now open!