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03/22/2023

Weekend Best Bets for Fauquier County and beyond: March 24-26

Spring is (technically) here, and Easter is on its way. FauquierNow's Weekend Best Bets will keep you busy! Take the kids to the Messick's Farm Market Easter Festival, or get outside and run in the Vietnam Vets 5K to benefit Hero's Bridge at Molon Lave Vineyards. This is the last weekend to see "Our Town" at Fauquier Community Theatre, and dads won't want to miss the car show at Orlean Market & Pub. For the girls, get some friends together for Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery's candle making workshop. Having an event? Pop it up on FauquierNow's calendar for some free publicity.

Plan your weekend now!

03/22/2023

Where’s the cloud? Northern Virginia accounts for two-thirds of data center leases

Northern Virginia continued to dominate the data center market in 2022, ranking by far No. 1 for leasing activity, and there’s almost a waiting list for space.

03/21/2023

Liberty High School cheer team has its sights set on this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Liberty High School cheer squad is heading to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Liberty High School’s competitive cheer team was selected to participate in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this November, and the team is raising money to help fund their travel,

03/21/2023

UPDATE: Warrenton residents, environmental nonprofit file lawsuit in hopes of overturning Amazon data center decision

UPDATE: Warrenton residents, environmental nonprofit file lawsuit in hopes of overturning Amazon data center decision

Update: March 21, 8 a.m.

03/20/2023

No losses, no gains for Virginia farms and farmland in 2022

The number of farms and farm acreage in Virginia remained flat in 2022 despite small overall decreases in both farms and farmland nationally, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The number of farms and farm acreage in Virginia remained flat in 2022 despite small overall decreases in both farms and farmland nationally, according to new data from the U.S.

03/20/2023

Fauquier County Public Schools kindergarten registration is March 27-31

Kindergarten registration for children attending Fauquier County Public Schools will be held March 27-31.

Kindergarten registration for children attending Fauquier County Public Schools will be held March 27-31, according to the school system.

03/19/2023

Opinion: On guns, bipartisanship clears a very low hurdle in Virginia

Opinion: Young children and teenagers in Virginia have proved they can get their hands on guns and harm themselves and others. The fi****ms might have been right in their own homes. Against this backdrop, lawmakers in the General Assembly passed almost no new gun legislation this year to stem the ongoing carnage. It was as if the blood-soaked status quo was acceptable.

Young children and teenagers in Virginia have proved they can get their hands on guns and harm themselves and others. The fi****ms might have been right in their own homes.

03/18/2023

New general surgeon joins Fauquier Health surgical specialist group

Dr. Nathaniel Saint-Preux has joined Fauquier Health’s Northern Virginia Surgical Specialists group as a general surgeon.

03/18/2023

Best colleges in Virginia

See where your favorite Virginia school lands on the list.

Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in Virginia using rankings from Niche.

03/17/2023

Warrenton Hunt’s Point to Point Races March 18

The The Warrenton Hunt Point to Point Races are tomorrow! The weather looks good...Head out for an exciting spring day at Airlie Race Course.

Have you ever watched a horse race over jumps? Imagine seeing racehorses from just a few feet away at their pre-race check in, watch them from a hillside as they

03/17/2023

Fauquier County School Board adopts stricter standards for challenging books

The Fauquier County School Board has unanimously approved adding language to its instructional material complaint policy, making it possible for only a parent or legal guardian of a student to formally request the removal of library books and instructional or supplementary materials used in the classroom.

The Fauquier County School Board has unanimously approved adding language to its instructional material complaint policy, making it possible for only a parent or legal guardian of a student to

03/16/2023

St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow. Here's where you can grab a pint and Irish-inspired meal in Fauquier County.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, and this March, may you have the opportunity to visit Fauquier County’s classic pubs, taverns, restaurants, butcher shops and breweries.

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, and this March, may you have the opportunity to visit Fauquier County’s classic pubs,

03/16/2023

Tim Carter sworn in as Warrenton Police Chief

There's officially a new chief in town.

After 30 years serving in the Warrenton Police Department, Tim Carter was sworn in as chief of police by Fauquier Circuit Court Clerk Gail Barb on Tuesday.

03/15/2023

Weekend Best Bets for Fauquier County and beyond: March 17-20

It's time for FauquierNow's Best Bets for the weekend. It's St. Patrick's Day, and there is also so much more going on! Try "Pour a Pint, Pop a Cork, Help a Hero", a fundraiser for Hero's Bridge at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery. Get outside with Warrenton Hunt Point-To-Point Races, go to the theater, a concert, and, of course, visit our local restaurants and pubs for traditional Irish fare. Angela Smoot & Nancy Grasman, Realtors - The Smoot Grasman Group LLC., Budget Blinds of Charlottesville, Warrenton, Ashburn, & South Riding, Kensington Vanguard Gainesville, Fauquier Community Theatre, Fauquier Community Band, O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Doug Salzman, Residential Mortgage Lender, Nmls#199735.

Plan your weekend now!

03/15/2023

Fauquier County Public Schools Parent Resource Center hosts annual transition and disability day

Fauquier County Public Schools' Parent Resource Center is hosting its annual Transition and Disability Fair March 16, offering free resources for families with children with disabilities.

03/15/2023

Leaving a legacy: Liberty High School students raising funds to build a well in water-scant South Sudan

Tiffany Davenport’s Liberty High School seniors are thinkers, planners and, now, philanthropists.

03/14/2023

Loudoun County teen Mary Kate Connor appears tonight on 'The Voice'

Tune in and cheer for your neighbor to the north!

A Loudoun County teenager appears tonight on NBC's "The Voice," wowing judges in her blind audition with the song "Stars" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

03/14/2023

PATH Foundation donates toward improving access to mental health care across Virginia

The PATH Foundation announced Monday it's collaborating with 17 other philanthropic foundations throughout Virginia to provide funding for expanded REACH behavioral health trainings for primary care providers treating children, adolescents and young adults across the state.

The PATH Foundation announced Monday it's collaborating with 17 other philanthropic foundations throughout Virginia to provide funding for expanded REACH behavioral health trainings for primary care providers treating children, adolescents

03/14/2023

Real Estate Roundup: Grassland Court home sells for $1.6M and other Fauquier County transactions

Our weekly Fauquier County Real Estate Roundup. Give it a browse.

A five-bedroom, six-bathroom house in Marshall recently sold for $1.6 million. The 7,835-square-foot home is situated on 22 acres and was newly renovated, according to Redfin.com.

03/13/2023

Creating Her Own Success: young Fauquier equestrian brings home fifth place at Student Riding Nation’s Cup World Finals in Belgium

While Bailey Moriarty is a well-traveled and well-known rider and competitor within the Northern Virginia equestrian community, she had yet to compete internationally until a few months ago.

Fauquier County native and college student Bailey Moriarty places fifth overall in the Student Riding Nation’s Cup World Finals

03/13/2023

St. Patrick's Day is Friday. Here's where you can grab a pint and Irish-inspired meal in Fauquier County.

Where are you heading for a March Madness St. Patrick's Day?

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, and this March, may you have the opportunity to visit Fauquier County’s classic pubs,

03/12/2023

YOUR PHOTOS: Northern Virginia finally sees a little snow

Nature decided to spring forward today with a little bit of snow!

After a pretty much snowless winter in the D.C. area, nature decided to spring forward Sunday with a little bit of the white stuff. Check out some reader photos from

03/12/2023

Obituaries

The latest obituaries on FauquierNow. May they rest in peace.

Submit An ObituaryFuneral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members.

03/11/2023

Opinion: Data centers are a revelation in energy efficiency and are driving the clean energy transition

An opinion piece from the president of the Northern Virginia-based Data Center Coalition.

When it comes to the future of data centers in the commonwealth, some of the recent public conversation has centered on whether and how much the industry impacts the environment.

03/11/2023

For sale: Rustic retreat on the Shenandoah River

A three-lot Luray retreat on the banks of the Shenandoah River is up for sale for $560,000, and with it comes a cabin and mobile tiny home.

A three-lot Luray retreat on the banks of the Shenandoah River is up for sale for $560,000, and with it comes a cabin and mobile tiny home. George Washington National

03/10/2023

Putting Women on a Path to a Better Life: Carried To Full Term

When a homeless 21-year-old mother-to-be arrived at Carried To Full Term’s Haymarket House, she began to cry when she was shown her room. “This is my room?” she asked incredulously, adding, “I’ve never had my own bed or room before.” Check out Carried To Full Term's Breaking Cycles Women's Conference scheduled for March 25. Published in the March 2023 issue of Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine.

When a homeless 21-year-old mother-to-be arrived at Carried To Full Term’s Haymarket House, she began to cry when she was shown her room. “This is my room?” she asked incredulously,

03/10/2023

Gov. Youngkin announces new slate of efforts to address learning loss

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced a large-scale effort to address learning loss among Virginia students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a large-scale effort Wednesday to address learning loss among Virginia students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/10/2023

Fauquier County Sheriff's Office Daily Activity Report: March 10

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office responded to numerous drug- and alcohol-related incidents across the county Thursday.

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office responded to numerous drug- and alcohol-related incidents across the county Thursday, according to Friday’s daily activity report.

03/09/2023

Give it a Whirl at Warrenton Ballet Center

Wi******er native Ariana Myers moved into teaching ballet after a career-ending injury prevented her from dancing professionally. Last year she started Warrenton Ballet Center, a classical Vaganova ballet school in Warrenton where she encourages the dreams of all ages and levels of dancers, from starting out to a pre-professional track. There's even yoga available too.

At Warrenton Ballet Center, Ariana Myers welcomes all levels of dancers, from beginner to pre-professional

03/09/2023

3 dead following meningococcal disease outbreak in Virginia

A public health warning has been issued by Virginia state health officials as a deadly meningococcal disease outbreak continues to spread in eastern Virginia.

03/08/2023

Weekend Best Bets for Fauquier County and beyond: March 10-12

This weekend in Fauquier County: music...dancing...running...and dogsledding? Yes, really! Silver Tones Swing Band, Fauquier HS Music & Fauquier Music Organization, Drum & Strum Music, Messick's Farm Market, Fauquier County Parks & Recreation, Manassas Ballet Theatre, Hylton Center For The Performing Arts, Highland School Warrenton, VA

Plan your weekend now!

03/08/2023

Fauquier County officials expected to discuss teacher pay during Thursday budget talks

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors and School Board may once again be at an impasse over teacher and staff compensation.

03/08/2023

Region's Community Health Needs Assessment kicks off March 10

Residents will be asked to complete a survey to help identify issues that are important to their community.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District has announced the Community Health Needs Assessment will be launched on March 10 as part of an ongoing community health improvement process to engage the community

03/07/2023

Red Truck Bakery reopens after reported altercation with All Lives Matter protesters

The popular Red Truck Bakery with locations in Warrenton and Marshall is back open Tuesday after a brief halt in operations following a dustup with local protestors.

03/07/2023

Fauquier County Pet of the Week: Meet Stella, a loving 9-month-old boxer mix

Nine-month-old Stella, a female boxer mix with an ADORABLE underbite, is this week’s Fauquier County Pet of the Week.

Nine-month-old Stella, a female boxer mix, is this week’s Fauquier County Pet of the Week.

03/06/2023

Confidence is the New Black Belt: Grandmaster Ron Jenkins of Karate Sports Academy

Grandmaster Ron Jenkins at Karate Sports Academy has been mentoring Fauquier County students since 1979, sometimes teaching multiple generations of families. His philosophy encourages a balance between personal growth and belt statuses with his martial arts students.

Grandmaster Ron Jenkins of Karate Sports Academy encourages a balance between personal growth and belt statuses with his martial arts students

03/06/2023

Report: Fauquier homes sales activity decreases while prices increase

Overall, local realtors and economists say that while the market remains volatile, it should start to stabilize this year.

The number of home sales in the Greater Piedmont Region, which includes Fauquier County, experienced a decline in January compared to the previous year, while the median sales price of

03/06/2023

Fauquier County Sheriff's Office Daily Activity Report: March 6

Three Marshall men were arrested in separate assault incidents over the weekend, according to Monday’s daily activity report from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

Three Marshall men were arrested in separate assault incidents over the weekend, according to Monday’s daily activity report from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, and police also responded to numerous

03/06/2023

Warrenton lands on list of America's best small towns

Warrenton is among the 85 best small towns in America, according to a survey from Family Destinations Guide.

Warrenton is among the 85 best small towns in America, according to a survey from Family Destinations Guide, which provides kids-friendly vacation ideas.

03/05/2023

Obituaries

The latest obituaries on FauquierNow. May they rest in peace.

Submit An ObituaryFuneral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members.