Fauquier Times

12/26/2025

Nearly 15 million Christmas trees end up in U.S. landfills each year after the holidays. Here's how to prevent your tree from ending up in the dump.

Ringing in the new year means it will soon be time to say goodbye to our Christmas trees.

12/26/2025

The holiday season can be hard for those missing a loved one – a "wind phone" might help.

A 'Telephone in the Wind' – a Japanese artist’s idea to help people cope with grief comes to Fauquier County.

12/26/2025

The accelerating use of AI is fueling a surging demand for energy, as coal, fuel oil and gas power plants are retiring in some states. Find out what this new energy crisis means for you ➡ https://thenewenergycrisis.com/series/part-1

12/26/2025

A "wintry mix" is possible this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Friday could be a slick one for Fauquier County.

12/26/2025

The Kettle Run High football team nearly winning the state championship tops our list of the top 20 sports stories in Fauquier County of 2025.

From Kettle Run football making it to the state championship to NCAA Division I college commitments, there was a lot that happened in Fauquier County in 2025.

12/26/2025

Former students of Taylor High, the first high school for Fauquier County’s Black students, have spent the last decade fighting to preserve the segregation-era school and its history.

12/25/2025

The conservation group Wild Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleging the agency failed to protect Virginia’s rivers and streams from PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

The conservation group Wild Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleging the agency failed to protect Virginia’s rivers and streams from PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are harmful chemicals linked to m...

12/25/2025

When many folks think of photos with Santa, they envision long, noisy lines at crowded malls or itchy sweaters and crying toddlers. Those experiences can be overwhelming for anyone, but for some it can feel especially impossible.

When many folks think of photos with Santa, they envision long, noisy lines at crowded malls or itchy sweaters and crying toddlers. Those experiences can be overwhelming for anyone, but for the Arc of North Central Virginia’s clients, it can feel especially impossible.

12/25/2025

For nine long months, Jacqueline Mayes looked every day for her beloved Great Pyrenees, desperate to get him back.

For nine long months, Jacqueline Mayes looked every day for her beloved Great Pyrenees, desperate to get him back. She started a page, "Bring Sarge Home," that drew hundreds of followers. Finally, the Mayes finally got the tip that brought Sarge home.

12/25/2025

What a year in Fauquier County – highs, lows, disasters and blessings. Government turmoil, data center arguments, lives lost, dogs found, athletic stars honored, gas leaks, and much more.

12/25/2025

For both Michael Miller and Glenna Moore and their families, the process of discovering their talents, realizing their potential and committing to support their dreams has been a winding road.

12/24/2025

There's still ample opportunities to enjoy the simmering lights of the season! Check out our list.

Shimmering light displays brighten the season.