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 …
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 …
Serving as a vibrant living bridge that binds past, current, and future students, as well as the institution itself, a healthy high school alumni association is a valuable asset in transforming conceptual school pride into tangible benefits for everyone involved. By fostering lifelong connections and providing a platform for supporters to engage, network, and give back to their community, the …