Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Invites Community to Submit Award Nominations for 112th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 112th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026. This annual celebration recognizes the people, businesses, and organizations that make a lasting impact in the Culpeper community. Anyone in the community may nominate. Chamber membership is not required to submit a nomination, be nominated, or receive an award. Nominations are currently being accepted in the following categories:Young ProfessionalSmall
Aging Together’s 5 Over 65 Honorees Announced for 2026 (formerly “5 Over 50”)
Aging Together’s 5 Over 65 Honorees Announced for 2026 (formerly “5 Over 50”) Aging Together is pleased to announce the 5 Over 65 honorees for 2026. One person from each of the region’s five counties is chosen for the award. Each of this year’s honorees has exemplified their own personal brand of selfless devotion and dedication and consequently received countless accolades and the respect of friends, coworkers, and residents of their county. As is customary the honorees were nominated by their own
Increase in Electric Bill Driven by Higher Power Costs
Increase in Electric Bill Driven by Higher Power Costs Beginning with bills issued on or after May 1, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members will see an increase in the power cost adjustment (PCA), which reflects the cost of electricity REC purchases on its members’ behalf. This change will increase costs by approximately $9.81 for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) used, meaning higher use results in a greater impact to the overall bill. The PCA reflects the cost of wholesale power purchased
How Small Businesses Are Seamlessly Linking In-Store Charm with Online Reach
When people think of small businesses, they usually imagine storefronts with handwritten signs and owners who know every customer by name. What gets overlooked is how often those same businesses are now juggling Instagram reels, customer email flows, and in-person loyalty cards all at once. The challenge isn’t choosing between digital and physical marketing anymore, it’s figuring out how to marry the two without losing the heartbeat of the brand. There’s something really compelling that happens when you
