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 …
I enjoyed listening to many of the comments during the December 16 public tech center hearing. Hearing different perspectives matters to me. It gives me a fuller picture and helps me sort through my own worries and questions. I don’t get that same feeling on social media. Facebook often turns into a back-and-forth between people who have already made up …
For nearly five decades, Skydive Orange has been inviting people to do something most only imagine: step to the edge, take a breath, and trust the sky. Founded in 1977 and located at the Orange County Airport, Skydive Orange is Northern Virginia’s largest and most established skydiving center. Over the years, it has earned a reputation as the region’s go-to …
From the very beginning, Sweet Reasons was built on a belief that dessert should feel indulgent, intentional, and made with heart. That belief was affirmed on a national stage when Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, tasted one of Sweet Reasons’ creations on Cupcake Wars. “Your cupcake was just a beautiful combination of flavor and texture. It was really indulgent …
Orange County officials are advancing a proposed zoning change aimed at regulating how data centers could be developed in the county, as leaders work to modernize land-use policies and establish clear standards before large-scale technology projects move forward. The proposed Technology (T) Zoning District, developed by the Orange County Planning Commission, would create a zoning classification and accompanying regulations specifically …