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Morning Culpeper! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Orange County's development decision snarl traffic for Culpeper drivers?
  • What Culpeper corn farmers should know about fast-spreading tar spot
  • Could a new power line cut through the Culpeper area?

Also on today's calendar: Wilderness Halloween Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Chance of a morning shower, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Orange County applauded on vote that could impact data center and housing project (wjla.com) — A major Orange County vote has cast doubt on the massive Wilderness Crossing development, a project locals fear would worsen Route 3 congestion reaching Culpeper and Fredericksburg. Supervisors unanimously acknowledged a legal flaw in the zoning that enabled the project, while lawsuits and questions about traffic, historic battlefields, and environmental impacts continue to cloud its future.
   

2. Corn growers urged to stay vigilant against emerging fungal disease (henrycountyenterprise.com) — Corn growers in Culpeper County are being warned to watch closely for tar spot, a relatively new fungal disease in Virginia that can severely cut yields. Extension specialists urge local farmers to scout fields, choose tolerant hybrids, and contact their local Extension office quickly if they see suspicious black leaf spots so management steps can be planned for next season.
   

3. Campbell County neighbors continue push against proposed transmission line (wset.com) — A major Valley Link transmission line could eventually run from Campbell County toward Culpeper County, and Campbell neighbors are organizing a petition urging supervisors to oppose it before routes are finalized. The State Corporation Commission will review the project once Valley Link submits its proposal, so now is the key time for Culpeper-area residents to follow developments and share feedback on possible routes.
   

4. [2026-09-30] Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million To Support Veteran... (senate.gov) — Veterans and families in Culpeper County will benefit from new federal grants supporting suicide prevention and mental health services across Virginia. Several nonprofits receiving this funding are tasked with serving Culpeper and nearby counties, expanding outreach, crisis support, and connections to care so local veterans can more easily find help when they need it most.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone seen this cat?
    He started showing up back in June and made an appearance yesterday. As far as I know definitely is a stray and not to mistake it for the other… (Nextdoor Highpoint)
  • Just want everyone to know that lives around Alum Springs area that a man came to my house after 11:00 PM saying that he was looking for directions in Culpeper.
    Told him he could go either way down the road to get there. When he left he went down towards 229. (Nextdoor Dutch Hollow)
  • The Cicero Institute posted a job opening for DMV Customer Service Generalist - Culpeper #01658 in Culpeper. Apply here.
  • County of Culpeper Virginia posted a job opening for Water/Wastewater Operator in Culpeper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culpeper here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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