Photos by Lake Anna Photography Country line dancing is experiencing a resurgence across Central Virginia, and nowhere is it more visible than on weekend nights at Unionville Brewing Company. What began as a small instructional group has evolved into a regional draw, bringing together dancers from across the Commonwealth under the banner of Cowgirl Up, LLC. Founded by Doria Walker, …
Historic Germanna has received a $10,000 grant through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, in partnership with Yamaha Rightwaters, to support public access and sustainable maintenance at Siegen Forest. The forest includes more than seven miles of free public trails along the Rapidan River and Germanna Ford, which serves as the only public river boat launch in Orange County. Founded in …
Orange County may soon join other Virginia communities in offering Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to its youngest residents. A newly formed nonprofit, Orange County Books and Beyond, is leading the effort to bring the program to local families. Orange County Books and Beyond is a 501(c)(3) organization created by a small group of community members focused on early childhood literacy. …
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard, located near Montpelier Station, received nine first-place honors in this year’s Best of Orange awards. The vineyard was named #1 for Best Outdoor Event Venue, Winery, Wine Selection, Karaoke Venue, Indoor Entertainment, Place to See Local Music, Place to Make New Friends, Locals Hangout, and Local Music Venue. The business also earned the Diamond Award, recognizing the …
What began as a simple conversation among neighbors has grown into one of Gordonsville’s most ambitious and community-driven projects; reshaping how residents gather, play, and connect with the outdoors. Town to Trail, a local nonprofit founded on the belief that access to green space and recreation strengthens both communities and local economies, traces its roots back to 2017. That year, …
My first job was working for a campaign. I’m not going to tell you which side I was on… honestly, it really doesn’t matter now. Like, at all. What I remember most isn’t the politics. Every day. Every single day I would go into work, someone would leave crying. Sometimes it was me. It wasn’t just my bosses. It was …
Local journalism depends on people who show up consistently, listen closely, and explain complex issues clearly. That is the focus of Byrd Street, a Substack publication written and maintained by local journalist Hilary Holladay. While The Voice is dedicated to timeless feature journalism in Orange County, Byrd Street centers on civic reporting and sustained attention to local decision-making. The mission …
The Orange County Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting Jan. 5, selecting leadership for the year, confirming meeting logistics, and making appointments to committees, boards, commissions, and authorities. The Board unanimously elected J. Bryan Nicol, District Five, to serve as chair. Ed M. Van Hoven, District Two, was elected vice chair. The Board also appointed Glenda Paul as …
The Lake Authors of the Wilderness is a community of new and established writers who live in or near Lake of the Woods, Virginia. The group meets the third Saturday of each month at the Wilderness Library in Locust Grove. Their mission is to support and educate writers in polishing, promoting, and selling their work. Members represent a wide range …
The following message was published to the Town of Orange Facebook page on January 15th of this year. Recently, there has been rampant speculation about potential data center development in Orange County and the Town of Orange. Emotional, speculative, and unsubstantiated claims are being made about possible resource allocation, environmental impacts, and potential employment. To date, I have yet to …