Northern Virginia Daily

The Northern Virginia Daily is a daily newspaper located in Strasburg, Virginia. It covers news for the Northern Shenandoah Valley, which includes Shenandoah County, Frederick County, Clarke County, Warren County, and the City of Winchester. As reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the paper has an average weekday circulation of 10,333 and a Saturday circulation of 11,126. It is owned by Ogden Newspapers.

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Strasburg data center proposal prompts questions on water use, hydrogen, oversight

1 day ago | nvdaily.com | Ryan Fitzmaurice

Developers of a proposed data center in Strasburg are promising that the 2-million-square-foot building will offer state-of-the-art infrastructure with a lower environmental footprint — including hydrogen-ready turbines, near-waterless cooling and on-site natural gas power. Many of these ideas mirror emerging trends in data center development, according to experts interviewed by the Northern Virginia Daily.
Mount Jackson faces steep reserve drop amid back-to-back budget shortfalls

1 day ago | nvdaily.com | Ryan Fitzmaurice

Mount Jackson town officials are navigating back-to-back budget shortfalls, with more than $700,000 in unexpected losses this fiscal year and a projected $737,000 deficit looming in the town’s draft FY26 budget — despite proposed tax increases. "We've had some pretty shocking, startling developments this year," Vice Mayor Rod Shepherd said in the town's Tuesday work session.
New Market scraps housing proposal after VSA amendment stalls

2 days ago | nvdaily.com | Ryan Fitzmaurice

New Market officials have formally abandoned a proposed housing development south of town that would have added nearly 180 homes along Clicks Lane, citing legal complexities and sustained community opposition. The project would have required an amendment to the 2012 Voluntary Settlement Agreement (VSA) between the town and Shenandoah County — a process Mayor Peter Hughes described this week as too burdensome to continue pursuing.
Prep roundup: Central boys tennis knocks off East Rockingham

3 days ago | nvdaily.com | Tommy Keeler Jr.

Central’s boys tennis picked up a hard-fought victory on Monday. The Falcons beat East Rockingham 5-4 in a road non-district match. Central’s Brady Barr beat Jackson Secrist 8-4 at No. 1 singles. East Rockingham’s Jesse Life beat Bruce Mitchell 8-4 at No. 2 singles. Central’s Jacob Cooper beat Will Loomis 8-6 at No. 3 singles. Central’s Kyle McCabe beat Gavin Perrine 8-4 at No. 4 singles. East Rockingham’s Cole Simpkins beat Jack Fox 8-6 at No. 5 singles.
New Market proposes tax, rate increases to make up for loss of federal funds

3 days ago | nvdaily.com | Ryan Fitzmaurice

New Market’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 includes several tax and rate increases as the town adjusts to the loss of federal pandemic aid and rising operating costs, according to Town Manager Nathan Garrison. "[American Rescue Plan Act] funding is no longer available and in previous years we had accounted that as a revenue source. Due to federal guidelines, those funds had to be spent by the end of 2024," Garrison said.
Falcons fall to Eagles in girls soccer

3 days ago | nvdaily.com | Tommy Keeler Jr.

WOODSTOCK — Clarke County girls soccer coach Ray Hawkins was a little concerned how his team would play on Monday, but his team put his fears to rest. The Eagles came out strong early and beat Central 3-1 in a big Bull Run District contest, which was played in the rain the majority of the match. “It was a real solid team effort,” Hawkins said. “They came out ready to play. I was worried this was kind of a trap game. We had spring break, and I know Central’s played and we haven’t.
Community programming effort emerges around New Market center

3 days ago | nvdaily.com | Ryan Fitzmaurice

A new initiative to expand community aid and programming to southern Shenandoah County is coalescing around the emerging New Market Community Center. Early details of the effort were revealed Monday by New Market Mayor Peter Hughes and Town Manager Nathan Garrison at the town’s regular council meeting. Garrison announced that the town has secured a one-year, full-time AmeriCorps position through a grant to help coordinate community programming and partnerships, particularly at the center.
Free four-month program offers behind-the-scenes look at Strasburg government

4 days ago | nvdaily.com | Ryan Fitzmaurice

Strasburg is inviting residents to step beyond the council chamber and into the engine room of local government. The town is launching its first-ever Civic Academy, a free, four-month program designed to give residents a deeper understanding of how government functions — from budgeting and planning to utilities, tourism and public safety.
Stephens City continues large-scale pipe replacement project

5 days ago | nvdaily.com | Tabitha Reeves

STEPHENS CITY — Three Stephens City Town Council members who attended this week’s work session got an update from town staff on ongoing utility line repairs. Stephens City — which bills itself as the second-oldest town in the Shenandoah Valley — has been faced with decades of replacing old pipes, as is the case with many historic localities. Town officials have recently been focused on addressing the issue large-scale and long-term.
Drag racing King: Strasburg resident enjoying success on the race track

5 days ago | nvdaily.com | Tommy Keeler Jr.

STRASBURG — Things couldn’t be going much better for Steve King this year. The Strasburg resident and 1989 Strasburg High School graduate has been a drag racer for many years and is coming off of the biggest win of his career. On March 1, King won the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod in Sarasota, Florida, with top prize money of $150,000. “I’m living that dream,” King said. “This is what I’ve always dreamed of — driving someone else’s car from somebody else’s dime at this level.