OCTOBER 9 - 13, 2024
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VOL. 207, NO. 42: $2.00
HURRICANE HELENE
Community rallies to get aid to victims Dozens of Fauquier residents are donating supplies and money to impacted areas in North Carolina. PAGE 2 SPORTS
Kettle Run volleyball remains undefeated Cougars end unprecedented streak of 34 consecutive winning sets against James Wood. PAGE 13
NEWS
Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier to close Some worry the club’s closure will leave a gap for after-school activities and child care. PAGE 3
BUSINESS
• Event: Amy Fuentes hopes to inspire others at Women’s Empowerment Experience. PAGE 7 • Arts and crafts: A new destination for quilters is coming to Remington. PAGE 8
ELECTION 2024
Parties gear up to sprint to the finish of the 2024 election Dominant Fauquier County Republicans are hoping to run up the score while Democrats believe they can attract new voters and anti-Trump conservatives to keep margin of victory smaller than prior years STORY BY TATE HEWITT • PAGE 6
PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD
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