0% none of the #valleylink transmission line is in existing rights of way in #ocva. none of the #power will serve #orangecountyva. 100% headed north to #ai #datacenters in loudon county #va. #fauquier said no to the substation now targeted for #culpepercounty #yeatssubstation

Culpeper planners hear Maroon Solar presentation for 65 MW, 291‑acre fenced project; staff to prepare formal analysis At its February meeting, Culpeper County planners heard a work‑session presentation from Maroon Solar/StrataClean Energy on a proposed 65‑megawatt, 291‑acre fenced utility solar project; commissioners asked detailed questions about stormwater, decommissioning, blasting, visual screening and surety. Staff will prepare a formal analysis before a public hearing.

Culpeper County is considering a groundbreaking 65 MW solar project that promises millions in revenue and aims to address environmental concerns—are you ready to see how this will shape the future?

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Planning Commission Hears Maroon Solar CUP; Tables Zoning Amendment Pending State Action Maroon Solar and developer StrataClean Energy presented a 65 MW, 291-acre conditional use permit for land on Raccoon Forge Road; commissioners asked questions about stormwater, decommissioning surety, visibility and construction and tabled a related zoning text amendment until after the General Assembly adjourns.

Culpeper County is buzzing with the potential of a 65-megawatt solar project that promises significant economic benefits, but critical questions remain about its environmental impact and long-term viability.

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Culpeper County schools anticipate a small budget shortfall; public hearing set for March 9 Superintendent Dr. Tony Bridal and finance director Neil Dean told the Culpeper County School Board that state funding provides roughly two-thirds of the budget and that enrollment dips could create a roughly $1.2 million shortfall (about 1%). A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for March 9; the board plans a presentation to the Board of Supervisors March 12.

Culpeper County schools are bracing for a $1.2 million budget shortfall as enrollment dips, with a crucial public hearing set for March 9 to address the fiscal challenges ahead.

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Davenport Presents County Financial Health, Debt Profile and Sales‑Tax Option to Board Davenport & Company told the Culpeper Board it is in strong fiscal condition (Aa/Aa+ ratings), outlined roughly $150M in tax‑supported debt concentrated in schools, explained a two‑phase financing including a $25M Literary loan, and flagged House Bill 3.34 (potential 1% sales tax referendum) as an option that could help pay school debt.

Culpeper County is thriving financially, but looming school debt and potential new revenue options have sparked a vital discussion among supervisors.

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Sign Petition: An Animal Control Officer Applied a "Restraint" Technique So Forcefully to a Dog That It Had to Be Euthanized Was a small, old dog really so much of a threat that it needed to be choked to death by a grown man? (29121 signatures on petition)

SIGN! Culpeper County must get to the bottom of what happened to this poor pup, & ensure that all other animal control employees are properly trained on the risks of using "restraint techniques" on animals www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-frien...
#USA #Virginia #CulpeperCounty #AnimalRights #justice

New VDOE accountability framework explained; several Culpeper schools flagged for support Instruction staff briefed the board on Virginia Department of Education’s new accountability model (mastery, growth, readiness) and school designations; some schools that scored ‘on track’ for all students were bumped to 'off track' because specified student groups triggered targeted support identification.

The new accountability framework from the Virginia Department of Education has left some Culpeper County schools surprised, as even those deemed 'on track' can be flagged for support due to subgroup performance changes.

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Culpeper supervisors direct staff to pursue regional jail partnership, citing cost concerns with local rebuild Facing court-ordered jail improvements and an estimated $5.4 million base of deferred maintenance, the Culpeper County Board voted unanimously to pursue joining a regional jail as the primary path forward while staff collects buy-in and cost data.

Culpeper County's Supervisors have unanimously decided to explore a regional jail partnership to save millions in costly repairs and upgrades.

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Culpeper supervisors approve up to $2.9M for IT remediation, push staff to refine ERP timeline After a June infrastructure failure, the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors approved a not-to-exceed $2.9 million authorization for comprehensive network remediation and directed staff to return with a narrowed timeline and vendor options for an ERP/HRIS procurement.

Culpeper County is investing up to $2.9 million to overhaul its technology infrastructure after a significant failure, ensuring future stability and efficiency for its payroll and finance systems.

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#CulpeperCounty #VA #TechnologyInfrastructure #GovernmentProcurement

Germanna Community College expands Future Educators Academy to bolster local teaching workforce Germanna's Future Educators Academy partners with local schools to train future teachers efficiently.

The Future Educators Academy is transforming the teaching landscape in Culpeper County, nurturing local talent and igniting passion for education among youth.

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Trump Pardons another Turkey today....

#trump #trumppardon #Culpepercounty

#DonaldTrump on Monday granted an unconditional #pardon to a #virginia #sheriff who had been convicted of #federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in #federalprison.
#scottjenkins, who had been the sheriff of #culpepercounty, Virginia, was set to report to jail on Tuesday.