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Update on Orange County summer child care sites

Update on Orange County summer child care sites

  • Orange County

Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.

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Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

  • orangecountyva.gov

Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.

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Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

Orange County warns residents about email scam attempts

  • Orange County

Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.

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Building safety month in Virginia

Building safety month in Virginia

  • Madison County

Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”

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Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

Orange County tourism department wins two Virgo Awards

  • Orange County

Orange County’s Corks and Caps program earned two VADMO Virgo Awards, highlighting the county’s craft beverage industry and seasonal passport-style trail.

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Greene County bottled water distribution details

Greene County bottled water distribution details

  • Greene County

Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.

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Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

  • Greene County

Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.

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Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

Greene County announces bottled water distribution site

    Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.

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    Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

    Fire prohibition in Madison County effective April 14, 2026

      Madison County has prohibited open-air fires effective April 14, 2026, due to drought and wildfire risk, authorizing emergency management to reduce fire danger.

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      RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

      RRHD warns Orange County residents of rabid skunk

        Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District reports a rabid skunk in Orange County and urges residents to vaccinate pets, avoid wildlife and report possible exposures.

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        Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

        Rabid skunk confirmed in Orange County, Virginia

          RRHD reports a rabid skunk near Zachary Taylor Hwy and Terrys Run Rd in Orange, Va., and urges residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wildlife.

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          Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards

          Orange County Public Library earns two VPLDA awards

            Orange County Public Library received two VPLDA awards for its Revolutionary Self-Expression Program for adults and its innovative curated Book Box service.

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            Public notice: Madison County Board special meeting

            Public notice: Madison County Board special meeting

              Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting April 16, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. before a school tour starting around 8:00 a.m. in Madison, Virginia.

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              Proposed administrative fees for fiscal 2027

              Proposed administrative fees for fiscal 2027

                Madison County will hold an April 14, 2026, public hearing on proposed fiscal 2027 administrative fees; details are on file with the county administrator.

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                Campbell County social services to host child abuse prevention event

                Campbell County social services to host child abuse prevention event

                • Campbell County

                Campbell County Social Services will host a Child Abuse Prevention Month event April 24, 2026 in Rustburg, offering education, resources, games and family activities.

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                Tire day at Greene County Solid Waste Transfer Center

                Tire day at Greene County Solid Waste Transfer Center

                • Greene County

                Greene County Solid Waste Transfer Center will accept up to 12 off-rim car and truck tires per household for free on March 28, 2026, for residents with ID.

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                New Virginia Piedmont tourism region created

                New Virginia Piedmont tourism region created

                • Greene County

                Virginia Tourism Corporation has approved the new Virginia Piedmont tourism region, aligning 11 localities with GO Virginia Region 9, effective January 1, 2027.

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                Finance office budget and credit information

                Finance office budget and credit information

                • Appomattox County

                Learn how Appomattox County develops its annual operating budget, review recent fiscal year budgets and reports, and see the county’s current Moody’s credit rating.

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                Henrico budget boosts schools, public safety, facilities

                Henrico budget boosts schools, public safety, facilities

                • Henrico County

                Henrico County’s $1.4 billion FY 2026-27 budget boosts school and public safety funding, keeps tax rates flat and advances key capital and water projects.

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                Henrico Board of Supervisors March 10 meeting recap

                Henrico Board of Supervisors March 10 meeting recap

                • Henrico County

                Henrico supervisors marked Women’s History Month, issued proclamations, advanced the budget, approved Varina land acquisition and set a utilities rate hearing.

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                Henrico students to explore water crisis on Student Government Day

                Henrico students to explore water crisis on Student Government Day

                • Henrico County

                Sixty-five Henrico County public school seniors will shadow local officials on Student Government Day, focusing on the county’s response to the January 2025 water crisis.

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                Economic development authority monthly meeting in Charles City

                Economic development authority monthly meeting in Charles City

                • Charles City County

                The Charles City Economic Development Authority will hold its monthly meeting on March 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Government Administration Building auditorium.

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                Board of Supervisors work session on March 3, 2026

                Board of Supervisors work session on March 3, 2026

                • Charles City County

                The Charles City County Board of Supervisors will hold a public work session on March 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Government Administration Building Auditorium.

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                Henrico board honors Glen Allen teams, Cobbs Creek reservoir

                Henrico board honors Glen Allen teams, Cobbs Creek reservoir

                • Henrico County

                Henrico supervisors honored Glen Allen state champion teams, celebrated an APWA award for the Cobbs Creek reservoir, and approved key budget, housing and utility actions.

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                Two-hour delay for Charles City County offices

                Two-hour delay for Charles City County offices

                • Charles City County

                Due to inclement weather, Charles City County offices will open on a two-hour delay at 10:00 a.m. Please travel with caution and monitor for updates.

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                Board of Supervisors honors Powhatan Lions Club

                Board of Supervisors honors Powhatan Lions Club

                • Powhatan county

                Powhatan County Board of Supervisors issues a proclamation honoring the Powhatan Lions Club for 50 years of volunteer service, donations and community support.

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