School chiefs top public pay in area The job of school superintendent is, on average, the highest-paid local government position in the Fredericksburg region, according to an analysis by The Free Lance-Star of top local government salaries. Nov 15, 2009
Superintendent Fauquier County ... County administratorFauquier County. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• A. W. Patton Oct 8, 2009
Mr. Patton was a lifelong Fauquier County resident, accomplished dairy farmer, businessman and pilot. He was also a civil leader as an officer of the Morrisville-Bristerburg Ruritan Club and of the board of directors of the Northern Piedmont Rural Electric Cooperative. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Deer-car crashes on increase Oct 6, 2009
Drivers should be especially alert in Fauquier County, where there were twice as many deer-vehicle crashes last year than in any other local city or county ... Fauquier County, 199. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
JOBLESS RATE DROPS Oct 1, 2009
Fauquier County had a 5 percent rate. Economists consider anything at or below 5 percent to be full employment. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Experts tell Town Council that well water will drive away businesses Sep 17, 2009
She compared what she called were scare tactics to those in Fauquier County, where she formerly lived. "I had to move here because of the waterline," she said. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Over 1,400 Acres of Prime Virginia Real Estate to Sell at Auction Aug 28, 2009
Located in Fauquier County, the property features a two-story home, dairy complex, barns, outbuildings, silos and a pond. "The minimum starting bid on this property is only $100,000," noted Strauss. (PR Newswire)
Woman finally protects her land Sharon Faina has reached an agreement with Richmond County and the Northern Neck Land Conservancy on an easement on her 23 acres of land. Aug 10, 2009
com - Woman finally protects her land. Mon, Aug. 10, 2009 03:50 AM. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
K.G. landfill turning methane into electricity King George Landfill breaks ground for power plant that will turn methane gas into electricity Aug 6, 2009
The Stafford-Fredericksburg regional landfill and Fauquier County landfill also have methane power plants. THE LARGEST: Other plants in Virginia generate 5 to 7 megawatts of electricity. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Is cable start of 'Cyber Valley'? New fiber-optic line raises hopes for 'Cyber Valley' in Culpeper Jul 30, 2009
"Behind every one of those little blinking lights [in the Terremark facility], there are transactions of commerce and affairs of government taking place," said Hart, a Fauquier County native. Jerry Towns, who represents Allied Telecom, one of Terremark's customers, lauded the security benefits of getting vital records to the Culpeper storage and routing facility via the new cyber-transport capabilities. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
What's happening around the area? Jul 2, 2009
Great Meadow Fourth of July, A 20-minute fireworks show will light up the skies after dark in Fauquier County. Children's games and other attractions offered during the day. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New Sites Added to Virginia's Landmark Register Jun 24, 2009
The Orlean Historic District, a crossroads village in Fauquier County consisting of a collection of residential, commercial, educational, and religious buildings, the earliest of which dates to circa 1795 ... Woodside, a two-story, Greek Revival-style brick dwelling, located in Fauquier County near the village of Delaplane. (WTVR.com, VA)
More to Life May 5, 2009
Privileged residents of the quaint villages and towns of Fauquier County, Va ... Yours truly on Saturday night shared a bottle of wine with Julie A. Fauquier, whose distant relative Fauquier County was named for when it was founded in 1759. (Human Events Online)
Bo Obama's trainer takes it all in stride Apr 29, 2009
She's dealing with it all, but the spotlight isn't really her thing, says Sylvia-Stasiewicz, who left the capital city area five years ago for a modest house on 5 acres in rural Fauquier County, 65 miles away. "For me, it's always about the dogs. There have been times when I've worked with people for a long time before realizing they were famous or high-profile or connected in some way," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
Click here to read more. Apr 18, 2009
com - LAYOFFS AVERTED BY POLICE GRANTS. LAYOFFS AVERTED BY POLICE GRANTS. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fiber optics provide links for Terremark The cable being buried is a high-quality fiber-optic transmission line headed for Terremark, the international Internet-routing company just southeast of Culpeper. Apr 13, 2009
Bossio said at the meeting that another line is being laid simultaneously between Culpeper and Remington in Fauquier County. Part of a federal installation known as the Warrenton Training Center is in that area. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Nice weather is coming. Check out our list of outdoors activities. Mar 28, 2009
C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range, Fauquier County. Open until March 31, BYOW.. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Attempted Sex Assault At Middleburg Horse Barn Mar 10, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted sexual assault in the Middleburg area. (W-USA News, DC)
Virginia still feeling the love Virginia Is for Lovers slogan caught fire in 1969, and it's still got life in it today. Feb 23, 2009
A maize maze at Cows-n-Corn farm in Fauquier County celebrates 40 years of 'Virginia Is for Lovers. It honored the milestone during last year's growing season. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
2008 resulted in a strong year for conservation 2008 another strong year for conservation easements Feb 16, 2009
com - 2008 RESULTED IN A STRONG YEAR FOR CONSERVATION IN THE STATE ABOUT THE VOF. Mon, Feb. 16, 2009 03:24 AM. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
