October 2026 Greene County newsletter covers meetings, elections, public safety, animal shelter updates, parks events, transit tools, and nonprofit programs.
A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.
- Greene County
Official Greene County, Virginia October 2026 newsletter featuring government meetings, community events, public safety, elections, services, and local programs.
- Spotsylvania County
Kickshaws Gluten-free Bakery in Spotsylvania was named one of USA Today’s 10Best Gluten-Free Bakeries after a public vote, recognizing 12 years of local excellence.
- Orange County
Learn about Orange County, Va. REVIVE! naloxone trainings, free AcuWellness sessions, and access to the Interactive Opioid Response Viewer for local resources.
- Wythe County Public Schools
Wythe County Public Schools substitute orientation will be held Oct. 1, 2026, with limited spaces, required pre-registration and specific documents to bring.
- Greene County
Greene County Office of Emergency Services will host a free Basics SKYWARN Class Sept. 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Company.
- Wythe County Community Hospital
Wythe County Community Hospital has added Farrah Vaughn, FNP-C, to its cardiology team, expanding access to cardiovascular care for patients in Southwest Virginia.
Greene County Office of Emergency Services will host a free Basics SKYWARN Class Sept. 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Company.
Wythe County Community Hospital has added Farrah Vaughn, FNP-C, to its cardiology team, expanding access to cardiovascular care for patients in Southwest Virginia.
Wythe County Community Hospital adds Susan Moore, FNP-BC, to its Family Medicine Obstetrics clinic, expanding local family, women’s health and obstetric services.
Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day, while essential county services remain on regular schedules.
Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day holiday hours. Essential services will maintain regular schedules.
Nelson County Public Schools hosts its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Feet Meet on Sept. 9, 2026, bringing students together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork and fun.
- Provided
Madison County warns residents that Verizon plans to end copper landline service in 2026 and explains how to submit FCC comments on coverage and safety issues.
- Spotsylvania County
Authorities identify 24-year-old firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel as the victim in an Aug. 13, 2026, Lake Anna drowning in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
- Madison County
Madison County warns residents that Verizon plans to discontinue copper landline service, raising 911, medical alert, and coverage concerns and inviting FCC comments.
- Provided
- Madison County
Virginia Department of Health is temporarily waiving replacement well permit fees in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District due to ongoing drought conditions.
- Orange County
Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
- Orange County
Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
- Provided
- Wytheville Community College
WCC presented the 2026 Professor Emeritus Award to Mr. Rollie Nye Jr., recognizing his 34-year career teaching business and promoting programs at the college.
- Orange County
Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.
- orangecountyva.gov
Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
- Provided
- orangecountyva.gov
Orange County Board of Supervisors released two NDAs after a FOIA request, citing and then waiving a Virginia code exemption; no data center applications filed.
- Provided
- wcc.vccs.edu
Wytheville Community College Board committees will meet May 18, 2026, on the Wytheville campus to discuss the 2026-2027 officer slate and the president’s evaluation.
- Orange County
Orange County warns residents about email scams impersonating county staff, urges verification of charges, and provides tips and contacts to avoid fraud.
- Madison County
Building Safety Month is an international May campaign promoting modern building codes and awareness of safe, sustainable structures, including the 2026 theme “Built to Last.”