Fauquier Now

FauquierNow was established in October 2011 by Lou and Ellen Emerson to serve as an online platform for local news and discussions relevant to Fauquier County, Virginia. In January 2022, Rappahannock Media LLC acquired FauquierNow. This company is known for its regional news site InsideNoVa, along with several weekly and bi-weekly newspapers in nearby counties such as Prince William, Rappahannock, and Culpeper. They also publish a variety of community magazines, including Warrenton Lifestyle.

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Kettle Run High School football coaches remain on leave

1 week ago | fauquiernow.com | Trevor Baratko

At least two Kettle Run High School football coaches remain on administrative leave as a sheriff’s office investigation continues into its second month, and local officials are remaining tight-lipped about the situation.
Warrenton Town Council reverses vote on annexation agreement for Arrington project

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Grace Schumacher

In a move initiated by Ward 1 Town Councilmember Roy Francis Tuesday night, the Warrenton Town Council repealed its March 11 decision to uphold its support of the Voluntary Settlement Agreement allowing for the annexation of approximately 240 acres into the town, including the proposed 254-home Arrington subdivision.
Fauquier supervisors adopt $435.7M budget; average tax bill to jump $110

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Grace Schumacher

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors has adopted its fiscal 2026 budget, approving a $435.7 million spending plan that raises taxes and falls short of some county leaders’ original funding requests. The budget passed 3-2 on April 3 following debate over balancing taxpayer relief with long-term funding needs -- especially for the school division. The total budget reflects a $21.5 million increase over the fiscal 2025 spending plan.
Pushing limits: How two Fauquier County siblings tackle sports, school, and success

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | James Jarvis

This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of Warrenton Lifestyle magazine. Click here to browse an e-edition. Warrenton students Max and Audrey Dufault aren’t just standout athletes—they’re relentless competitors with the discipline and resilience to match. Max, a junior at Kettle Run High School, has already claimed two state championships in ice hockey and will soon head to Nationals in Dallas with his travel team, Ashburn Xtreme.
The gift of time and talent: Volunteer opportunities in Fauquier County, April 2025

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Pam Kamphuis

This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of Warrenton Lifestyle magazine. Click here to browse an e-edition. Fauquier County has always been a special, tight-knit and caring community, with generous people, organizations and nonprofits supporting those in need. But giving back doesn’t always have to mean a financial donation. Often the most valuable contribution is a gift of your time or talent.
Remnant Farm Store: A new life for Warrenton's longtime market The Stand.

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Jennifer Waldera

This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of Warrenton Lifestyle magazine. Click here to browse an e-edition. When Al Henry decided that it was time to step away from The Stand, his well-known farm store on Waterloo Street, longtime Fauquier residents Stephanie and Adam Taylor jumped at the opportunity to take over the beloved shop.
Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles - 3,852,000 steps - through Europe

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Randy Rieland

Going into retirement one step at a time — Crossing three countries, mountain ranges“Take walks.”It’s a simple bit of health advice often shared with those on the ramp to retirement. But there are walks — and then there are w—a—l—k—s. Two and a half years ago, Edward, then 70, and Paula Hughes, 65, started walking. By the time they finished last May, they had rambled more than 1,900 miles.
New surgical simulators now the norm at Laurel Ridge

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Sebastien Kraft

Laurel Ridge Community College last week began incorporating innovative surgical simulators for its 27 surgical technology students at both the Middletown and Fauquier campuses. The simulators allow the students to operate a camera and two arms that can manipulate instruments, with their actions linked directly to a screen. This is especially relevant for laparoscopic surgery situations involving small incisions to the abdomen or reproductive organs using a camera.
Community rallies around Sumerduck toddler battling rare leukemia; here's how you can help

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | Grace Schumacher

The Sumerduck Ruritan Club and other local organizations are coming together to support 3-year-old Maverick Thompson, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. Maverick, the youngest of three sons of Jennifer and Travis Thompson of Sumerduck, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia KMT2A-MLLT3 fusion, a condition that causes two chromosomes to fuse and reproduce abnormally.
Gov. Youngkin rejects bipartisan data center reform measure

2 weeks ago | fauquiernow.com | James Jarvis

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has delayed – if not outright killed – implementation of a bipartisan bill that requires data center developers to disclose noise and environmental impacts before receiving local approval. Following Youngkin’s amendment earlier this week, the requirement won’t go into effect until 2026 at the earliest.