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March 19, 2008
Orange business closure leaves 80 people jobless
Eighty people were put out of their jobs last Friday, when the doors were closed at AB&C Group's Orange call center. Your commentsOne man’s trash
Virginia Trash and Recycling provides refuse services to county. Your commentsIn the middle of the storm
I was in Atlanta this past weekend and enjoyed two days of tornados - but they shied in comparison to the whipsaw that went through the economy and financial markets in the past week. Your commentsMarch 18, 2008
Commission approves Theatre site plans
The Culpeper Town Planning Commission approved site plans for the State Theatre restoration and expansion project. Your commentsMarch 17, 2008
State Theatre project gains speed
Decision on National Register designation for movie house will be made this week. Your commentsMarch 12, 2008
Helping businesses get off the ground
Area center offers consultations and seminars for entrepreneurs. Your commentsAirport terminal project on hold
With the state and county both short on money, a new terminal at Culpeper Regional Airport will probably not come to fruition this year. Your commentsDunwody to step down
Norma Dunwody, executive director of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down after 15 years at the helm of the local business community. Your commentsMarch 09, 2008
Old Dominion goes beyond Web page
Old Dominion University trying to reach tech-savvy students, teachers. Your commentsMarch 07, 2008
Commercial growth
With the spring sports season well under way, sports fans will soon have a new hangout to catch the games and grab some grub. Your commentsMarch 05, 2008
Employers wanted
Hundreds line up at ninth annual Piedmont Area Job Fair Wednesday for chance to work at Terremark. Your commentsFebruary 25, 2008
Starbucks closing early for barista training
Starbucks coffee addicts will have to cross the street Tuesday evening to get their daily caffeine fix.February 24, 2008
Recycle storefronts into a police station
Now that settlement has been made for Rite Aide to build a new building, the old Rite Aide and the Farmer Jack buildings are in an ideal location to recycle into a brand new police station at half the cost (without a consultant). Your commentsBusiness interests, duties can conflict
Lawmakers struggle to maintain trust with constituents.February 23, 2008
Most of Terremark’s workforce could be local
When Terremark Worldwide Inc. opens, more than half of the center's employees may be local residents. Your commentsBig project ... Big numbers
Official says new Terremark facility is like Mission Control. Your commentsFebruary 20, 2008
Bids for airport terminal wanted by summer
Air Fest 2008, the county's annual air show, could be scaled back or even canceled if enough sponsors and volunteers aren't secured.February 19, 2008
Planners OK 38 houses in two developments
Lakeview residents concerned about potential loss of open space. Your commentsFebruary 13, 2008
Pancake house to open
The new IHOP located on 15271 Montanus Drive near Target will be open 24 hours with breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. Your commentsFebruary 09, 2008
Holding its own
The overall economy is not so good, but local business owners say downtown Culpeper is holding its own. Your commentsFebruary 07, 2008
Terremark on schedule
Miami-based information technology company Terremark Worldwide Inc. is on schedule to begin operations in Culpeper this summer. Your commentsFebruary 06, 2008
