Newly relocated at 141 Caroline Street in Orange, Coopers Cookin’ & Catering serves Southern staples rooted in a family history that reaches back to the post Civil War period. The restaurant’s story begins with the waiter carriers of nearby Gordonsville, a group of skilled African American cooks and servers who built respected catering businesses during Reconstruction. After emancipation, many newly …
The Town of Orange opened 2026 with a series of major leadership changes, headlined by the appointment of Rebecca Davis Nelson as Chief of Police—the first woman to lead the department in its history. Then Interim Town Manager Chris Snider, now officially promoted to Town Manager, announced the appointment in early January, praising Nelson’s decades of service and steady rise …
It is often said that graduation is not the end, but the beginning of a lifelong relationship with one’s alma mater. For many people, however, that connection fades as career and life take over. Bill Hager, a 1958 graduate of Orange County High School, made a heartfelt decision to change that narrative. As the founder of the OCHS Alumni and …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
As many are aware, in 2025, Orange County implemented one of the most significant changes to our real estate tax assessment system in decades. The shift affected how our properties are valued, how often assessments occur, and how, as homeowners, those values can be challenged if we believe they are inaccurate. Since at least 1996, Orange County relied on a …
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 …
At Orange County High School, the drama program is far more than brilliant lighting, impressive set design and curtain calls. It is an energetic network in which the success of the program rests on a blend of focused leadership, inclusive community building, proactive learning, and strong administrative and civic support. Led by the passionate and innovative director of the OCHS …