The fifth largest small-town in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Culpeper proves that there is never a dull moment for news. From development to health to the arts to history and politics, local residents, businesses and government left a mark in 2022. Here’s a look at the Top 10 stories of the year past:
January snow storm
Last year started with a monster snow storm, by local standards, with hundreds of vehicle wrecks and stranded motorists reported statewide. Thousands were left without power for the winter event Jan. 3, that in Culpeper dumped from 10 inches to a foot of heavy snow over a 12-hour period.
The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors declared a local State of Emergency as more than 5,000 households woke up without power after multiple frigid nights. In response, a warming center opened at Culpeper County Volunteer Rescue Squad Co. 11 in town, where several people visited to warm up and charge devices. There were no reported local injuries or fatalities during Winter Storm Frida.
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Spanberger holds onto seat in new district
Two-term incumbent Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, eked out a win in the November mid-term with 52% of the vote district-wide, defeating conservative Republican Yesli Vega, a Prince William County Supervisor. Vega won broad support from rural voters in the newly drawn district, appealing to her base on issues of immigration, inflation and abortion.
Population centers in Prince William County and Fredericksburg lifted Spanberger to the win, along with around 40% from rural county voters supporting the moderate Democrat ever present around the District.
Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jenkins, a Republican, publicly endorsed Spanberger, saying…