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March 11, 2010

Witnesses report engine problem prior to Louisa plane crash

The plane crashed minutes later about a quarter mile from the airport into the front yard of a residence

Cadillac franchise returns to Orange

Reynolds Cadillac one of 661 GM selected for reinstatement of the luxury cars

Va. piano teacher faces child pornography charges

Man charged again after 12 years

Airport manager: Heavy snow damaged hangars

A few hangars at Culpeper Regional Airport suffered minor damage from last month’s record-breaking snowstorm and work is ongoing to address a few lingering weather related issues.

Running like the wind
Running like the wind

Eastern View track teams prepare for 2010 season

McDonald’s offers scholarships

56 students in region will each get $1,500 prize

Council sounds off to rescind noise law

Members in no rush to replace the ordinance

Ex-CSE publisher formally arraigned

Mitch Sneed, former publisher of the Culpeper Star-Exponent, was arraigned in Culpeper County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of stalking and using profane or threatening language over the telephone. His trial date was set for March 25 . 

McDonnell: Workplace discrimination illegal

Gov. overrides A.G.’s advice to Va. colleges on gay bias

School board reviews chief applications

The Madison County School Board has received 18 applications from candidates hoping to be the school system’s next superintendent.



March 10, 2010

Madison County schools review superintendent applications

Brenda M. Tanner, the district’s superintendent since 2004, is retiring effective June 30.

Murder, music and machismo this weekend in Culpeper
Murder, music and machismo this weekend in Culpeper

‘Scarlet Street,‘ ‘Showboat’ and ‘Fort Apache’ on weekend schedule of free movies in Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater on Mount Pony

William and Mary considers boosting freshman class

The College of William and Mary is considering in-creasing its freshman class this fall to boost revenue.

Lifelock settles suit with Va, other states

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virginia is among 35 states settling a false advertising suit against an Arizona company that promised to protect consumers from identity theft.

‘People get tired, worn out’ as they try to obtain loan modifications

Donna McCartney made phone call after phone call and wrote letters about her family’s deteriorating financial predicament and their inability to make their mortgage payments.

Feds to probe cause of runaway Toyota Prius

The government sent investigators yesterday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway.

Charlottesville band to host CD release party at the Pub
Charlottesville band to host CD release party at the Pub

You’ve heard The Mixx live on-stage at the Hazel River Pub. You know the band’s diverse style of music. Now you can take it home with you.

Realtors, builders optimistic heading into spring

Richmond-area Realtors and homebuilders are gearing up for the spring market, typically the busiest time of the year for home sales.

‘Lost Boys’ actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38

The Los Angeles coroner’s office says ``The Lost Boys’‘ actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.

Panel gives split decision on death penalty bills

The Senate Courts of Justice Committee Tuesday rejected a House version of a bill that would have expand those eligible for the death penalty to include accomplices and accessories to the murder of a law enforcement officer.

Stuarts Draft woman dies after being hit by falling tree

A Stuarts Draft woman is dead after a tree hit her as she and her husband were cutting it down.

Assembly budget negotiators at odds amid grim tax report

Senators are retreating somewhat on fattened court fees to help balance Virginia’s recession-wracked budget, but delegates aren’t impressed.

Which locality is region’s richest?

Culpeper trails Fauquier in median household income but is ahead of neighbors

Rethinking fencing will promote grazing

Livestock and fences go together as we have to keep our critters home if we want peace with the neighbors.

Stepping down was a difficult decision to make

It is with the heaviest heart that I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from my seat on the Culpeper Town Council, effective last night at the conclusion of our regular monthly meeting.

Court date set for first suspect in abduction

In separate case, no bond for wife in hit-man scheme

Snider steps down from town council
Snider steps down from town council

On Monday he’s set to become the Star-Exponent’s circulation manager

Oh, snap: Warm weather returns
Oh, snap: Warm weather returns

Yowell Meadow Park teemed with activity Tuesday afternoon as temperatures neared 70-degrees, offering a welcome reprieve from a long and snowy winter.



March 09, 2010

As Chile shook, cities rolled to the west a bit

The Earth really did move during the massive Chile quake: Researchers say cities and islands physically shifted west a bit.

Dominion offers buyouts to save money

Energy company Dominion Resources Inc. said Tuesday it is offering buyouts to eligible workers in an effort to reduce its work force by about 6 percent.

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