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Purcellville Residents Raise Concerns About Zoning Ordinance Historic Overlay, Duplex Changes
Purcellville residents voiced concerns about several proposals in the draft Zoning Ordinance proposed by the Planning Commission during a public hearing on the document Thursday night. A majority of the speakers live in homes that would be impacted by the plans to expand the Historic Corridor Overlay, which would make...
Restaurant week set for Sept. 4-8 in the Town of Purcellville
Purcellville is set to sizzle this September with the launch of its Inaugural Purcellville Restaurant Week. Sponsored by Silas Redd, owner of Mister on Main and Nostalgia Boutique, this highly anticipated event promises to showcase the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of this charming small town. From Sept. 4 to...
Mind Body Connect 360 brings balance to Loudoun County
Since Mind Body Connect 360 opened its doors in Ashburn in 2020, it has quickly developed its reputation as Loudoun County’s premiere integrative health and wellness practice for children, adolescents and adults. Voted Best Alternative Medicine Provider in Ashburn Magazine’s Best of Ashburn 2024 contest, Mind Body Connect 360...
Local leaders push for lease negotiations to prevent loss of Leesburg non-profit
LEESBURG, Va. (7News) — UPDATE: 7News On Your Side with an update to a story we broke earlier this month about the future of a Northern Virginia non-profit that helps people with disabilities. The Arc of Loudoun is embroiled in a lease disagreement with its landlord, The Paxton Trust, that could lead to The Arc moving. Now, a group of local and regional leaders are speaking out, hoping both sides will return to talks. The Arc's lease runs out at the end of August.
Former Jefferson County Orchard Rezoned For Industrial Use, Sparking Concern
Some residents of Jefferson County have raised concerns over the future of an old apple orchard, which was this month rezoned for industrial use. The nearly 200-acre plot in the town of Ranson was previously reserved primarily for agricultural and residential usage, according to the Jefferson County Foundation. But on...
Paving operations on WV 115 to begin in Jefferson County
BURLINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving operations on WV 115 in Jefferson County are set to start on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The work will take place between 7 PM and 6 AM from Sunday night through Thursday night. The paving will cover a stretch of WV 115 beginning 0.50 miles north of the junction with […]
Clarke County Historical Association Secures Grant
The Clarke County Historical Association has been awarded a $850,000 grant to fund. repairs to the dam upstream of the Burwell-Morgan Mill and the mill’s historic water wheel. The grant will be distributed through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. To facilitate this process, the Clarke County Board of...
Federal designation would give county, municipalities annual community development funds
Brunswick officials on Tuesday discussed Frederick County’s invitation to participate in a program that would secure funds annually for affordable housing and community development projects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designates certain jurisdictions as Urban Counties, making them eligible for annual Community Development Block Grant funds, which finance programs that ...
Split Purcellville Council Seeks More Details on Annexation Request
A divided Purcellville Town Council on Tuesday voted to move forward with a memorandum of understanding to evaluate an annexation application as members of the neighboring Wright Farm community voiced opposition to the proposal. JK Land Holdings submitted the application in March that requests to move 117 acres of land...
Lovettsville Enacts Mandatory Water Conservation; Extreme Drought Zone Expands
Lovettsville is the third Loudoun town to enact mandatory water conservation measures as drought worsen in the region. Middleburg and Round Hill both implemented mandatory conservation earlier this month. On Thursday, the Town of Lovettsville on Facebook alerted residents to the decision. Also on Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitoring project...
Leesburg Council Approves Westpark Tech Project
The Leesburg Town Council on Tuesday approved the rezoning of the former Westpark Hotel property, clearing way for construction of a business park. The action closes a seven-year debate over the future of the 142-acre Westpark Golf Club property that was put up for sale in 2017. Golf operations there ceased two years later after more than 50 years.
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