The Piedmont Journal Recorder

07/11/2025

Ultimately, the judge sentenced Woodward to 60 days for contempt of court for failing to make restitution payments from her previous conviction, as well as 20 years with 19 years suspended for the m**h distribution charge.

Diane Marie Woodward, a 64-year-old Stanardsville woman with a history of drug convictions, was sentenced June 30 vto 20 years in prison for knowingly distributing m**hamphetamine. Nineteen years were suspended. Woodward had been incarcerated since April 26, 2025, after a search warrant uncovere.....

02/13/2025

Etlan’s DuCard Vineyards is excited to announce their barrel tasting with the winemaker series is back for a second year.

Etlan’s DuCard Vineyards is excited to announce their barrel tasting with the winemaker series is back for a second year. Meet with winemaker Julien Durante in the new barrel room in an intimate group with other wine enthusiasts to get a taste along with his personal insights of the 2024 vinta.....

02/13/2025

On Valentine’s Day, The MadRapp Recorder and The GreeneJournal will merge to become The Piedmont Journal Recorder, bringing the same local news you’ve come to expect in Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties.

02/12/2025

Brady Lam celebrates with his team after breaking William Monroe High School’s boys’ basketball all-time scoring record Monday night. Lam now has 1,761 points.

02/12/2025

Madison County Sheriff’s Office personnel are investigating the death of a Rag Mountain Estates resident who was found lying face down in the snow on Red Gate Road, Tuesday evening.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office personnel are investigating the death of a Rag Mountain Estates resident who was found lying face down in the snow on Red Gate Road, Tuesday evening. A private snowplow operator found the body of Jeffrey C. Kemper, 71, around 7 p.m. when he was plowing the mountai....

02/12/2025

The area was blanketed with one of the largest snowfalls in recent history closing schools and some county governments for a second day.

The area was blanketed with one of the largest snowfalls in recent history closing schools and some county governments for a second day. Freezing rain and rain is forecasted today and rain tonight before clearing and above-freezing temperatures overtake the area. More rain is expected over the weeke...

02/11/2025

Brady Lam scores from the top of the key during Monday night’s boys’ basketball game against Valley District foe East Rockingham, bringing his career points total to 1,761 – topping the previous men’s record of 1,757 set by Percy White back in 1995.

Brady Lam scores from the top of the key during Monday night’s boys’ basketball game against Valley District foe East Rockingham, bringing his career points total to 1,761 – topping the previous men’s record of 1,757 set by Percy White back in 1995. The Dragons (17-3 overall, 9-3 Valley Di....

02/11/2025

County boards of supervisors in Greene, Madison, and Orange have postponed or canceled their scheduled meetings later today.

Rapp and Greene School Boards reschedule meetings too County boards of supervisors in Greene, Madison, and Orange have postponed or canceled their scheduled meetings later today. Greene County Administrator Cathy Schafrik said Monday she and BOS Chair Steve Catalano opted to cancel Tuesday’s m.....

02/11/2025

A little-known ordinance in the town of Stanardsville led to a group of concerned residents and county officials to help neighbors shovel sidewalks during a January snowstorm.

A little-known ordinance in the town of Stanardsville led to a group of concerned residents and county officials to help neighbors shovel sidewalks during a January snowstorm. With a bigger storm expected over the next several days, Stanardsville Mayor Mike Payne urges property owners who have sid....

02/11/2025

William Monroe recognized senior basketball players Brady Lam, Will Rawlings, and Quinn Hawkins ahead of Friday night’s game against Harrisonburg.

02/10/2025

The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is hosting a rain barrel workshop on March 6 at Jack’s Shop Kitchen in Ruckersville to promote water conservation and environmental sustainability.

The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is hosting a rain barrel workshop on March 6 at Jack’s Shop Kitchen in Ruckersville to promote water conservation and environmental sustainability. The event, which offers rain barrels at a significantly reduced price ($50), will also provi...