Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological illness that affects deer, elk, and moose, has now been confirmed in 18 Virginia counties, including a newly detected case in Page County. Counties with confirmed cases:Albemarle, Amherst, Augusta, Bedford, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Floyd, Frederick, Loudoun, Madison, Montgomery, Page, Pulaski, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Warren, and Wythe. Health experts emphasize that while CWD is always …
Gordonsville Boundary Adjustment Town Meeting October 9th, 2025
The Town of Gordonsville is considering a possible boundary line adjustment as part of its Comprehensive Plan 2035. The proposal is still in the discussion phase, with Town Council reviewing which parcels near town limits may be included. Residents are encouraged to attend the sessions or watch online for accurate information, as social media posts may not reflect the full …
[UPDATE] Orange County State of Emergency: Rapidan Tap Water Contaminated, Use Bottled Water Only
August 27: ‘Do Not Drink’ Advisory Lifted by Rapidan Service Authority, Virginia Department of Health Lift for Wilderness Water Treatment Plant Customers. Read more: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/2024-regional-news-releases/rapidan-service-authority-virginia-department-of-health-lift-do-not-drink-advisory-for-wilderness-water-treatment-plant-customers/ ORANGE COUNTY, Va. – The Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) has issued a critical “Do Not Use” order for all customers of the Wilderness WTP Water System as of August 21, 2024, following the discovery of …