Enjoy Fireworks Safely This Holiday

Fireworks are a fundamental part of Independence Day celebrations, but a single lapse in attention to safety can lead to a very unfortunate ending. In the weeks before and after the July 4 holiday, there are about 200 fireworks injuries a day. Last year, that added up to nearly 6,000 reported injuries—mostly burns and lacerations [...]

Sacred Harp Tradition Thrives in Clarke County

“Shape note singings are kind of like a square dance for voices.” That’s how Dan Hunter, a 20-something-year-old farmer who raises organic vegetables and mushrooms on a Lehigh Valley farm not far from Philadelphia, describes the musical tradition also known as Sacred Harp.
Nearly 40 people of all ages gathered Saturday afternoon at the Josephine School [...]

Photos and Video From 4th of July in Clarke County

The weather was perfect in Clarke County for another fun-filled day of celebrations. From swimming in the Shenandoah to fireworks at the fairground, crowds enjoyed a beautiful day of summer celebrations. Here’s some samples, and we encourage you to send us your favorite photos as well. Enjoy!

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Obituary for Barbara S. Payne

Barbara Snyder Lake Payne, 71, of Berryville, Virginia, died Monday, July 5, 2010 at her residence.
Mrs. Payne was born September 3, 1938 in Madison County, Virginia, the daughter of Elbert and Eva Mae Hitt Snyder.
She retired as a physical therapist assistant at Rose Hill Nursing Home in Berryville.
She married David R. Payne on May 23, [...]

Where are you from?

By J.C.Coon

Every time someone asks me “Where are you from?” I have to stop and think, where am I from? Do you mean, where was I born? Where was I raised?   Where did I raise my children? Where is my residence? What is my heritage?
The old joke is; Little son comes up to [...]

Clarke County Temps Soar

Clarke County residents are bracing this week for the hottest temperatures of the summer. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Northern Shenandoah Valley, including Clarke County, from noon today through 11:00 PM tonight, as temps are expected to climb to 100 degrees. Heat index values will be even higher [...]

New Law Allows Tastings in Virginia ABC Stores

During the 2010 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a bill allowing for tastings to be conducted in ABC stores. Gov. Bob McDonnell signed legislation into law, which took effect July 1, 2010.
The bill authorizes representatives of distilled spirits and wine companies to conduct tastings on an ABC store’s premises. The rules are similar to [...]

Wide Load Impacts Eastbound Traffic On Route 7 All Day

A wide load caravan attempting to cross Mt. Weather this morning came to a halt just east of the Shenandoah River on Route 7 near Rt. 643. One eastbound lane of traffic has been closed all day and remains closed as of 5:00PM.   Motorists can expect delays.
Last Updated: The vehicles were cleared at approx. [...]

REC To Host Information Session At Berryville Clarke County Government Center

The new electric utility provider for Berryville and Clarke counties, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) will host a reception and information session for members at the Berryville Clarke County Government Center on Tuesday, July 13.
REC will provide refreshments for members in the lobby atrium beginning at 6 p.m. Staff members will be present to meet area [...]

Traffic Fatalities Decline Over the July 4th Holiday

During the July 4 holiday, traffic fatalities declined once again across Virginia. Of the 743 traffic crashes that state police responded to during the four-day statistical counting period, preliminary reports indicate that five of the crashes resulted in five deaths. In 2009, nine people were killed over a three-day holiday weekend.* The last time the [...]