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Familiar traditions like the crowded Thanksgiving table wont be happening in many households this year.

Thanksgiving Amidst COVID-19: FHS Students Find New Ways to Commemorate the Day

Raeid Ebrahim, Columnist November 26, 2020

Today is Thanksgiving, a holiday where people meet with their family and friends to enjoy a large feast. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is advising people...

Historians suspect the first Thanksgiving took place to make an alliance between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims.

Thanksgiving: A Day of Tradition and History

Helene Burch, News Editor November 26, 2020

Today’s Thanksgiving traditions stem from the famous 1621 three day feast between the Wampanoag natives and the Plymouth Pilgrims. The natives and the puritans each held feasts, since the dawn of time,...

Similar to flu swabs, COVID-19 testing uses packaged items like this to detect the virus.

COVID-19 Testing Around Fauquier County

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor November 23, 2020

Piedmont Pediatrics HOURS: Sunday: Closed Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday - Closed Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.  CALL AHEAD: 540-347-9900 Screening will take...

November 19 concludes the FHS FFA and, partners, Florida Indian River Groups annual fruit sale.

FHS FFA Annual Fruit Sale

Helene Burch, News Editor November 12, 2020

The FHS FFA partnered with Florida Indian River Groves for this year's annual fruit sale. The sale will end on November 19. Orders can be placed through this website because they will not be accepting...

The Eva Walker Park Master Plans include a variety of options for the public.

Eva Walker Park to Undergo Renovations

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor November 12, 2020

Eva Walker Park, named in honor of community leader Eva Walker, will undergo renovations estimated to end early 2021. The remodeling plan hopes to address improvements to the park and is part of an idea...

After hearing the news, projected winners of the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made a speech in Delaware.

Behind the 2020 Presidential Election

Margaret McGee, Features Editor November 11, 2020

Shortly after former Vice President, Joe Biden was announced President-Elect, crowds rushed out to celebrate on D.C.’s streets, and thousands gathered near the White House. This was not the only place...

The 46th presidential race has come to an end, with Joe Biden as the winner.

Former Vice President, now President, Joe Biden Won the Popular Vote

Helene Burch, News Editor November 8, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have won the election with 50.5 percent of popular votes. Biden’s campaign focused on beating COVID-19, economic recovery plans and health...

Virginia has voted Democratic in the 2020 Presidential race.

Virginia’s Votes Show a Democratic Majority

Helene Burch, News Editor November 4, 2020

Virginia voted a Democratic majority, 53.9 percent of 4.3 million citizens voted for former Vice President Joe Biden. According to CBSN, at midnight, 48 percent of votes were for Biden and the 50 percent...

Students all over Fauquier County have been working virtually, but on November 9 some students will be returning to in-person, classroom, instruction.

What to Expect as FCPS Schools Reopening

Helene Burch, News Editor November 1, 2020

Monday, November 2, will be a synchronous instructional day. November 3 is election day and a school holiday. November 4-6 will be asynchronous days. Starting on November 9 school days will be in a hybrid...

Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed in the Senate

Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed in the Senate

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

The U.S. Senate confirmed judge Amy Coney Barrett as an associate justice in the U.S. Supreme Court tonight. The vote was 52-48. Barrett’s approval will also give the conservatives a 6-3 majority in...

FCPS1Equity: Reasons to Stay Virtual Until January

Sarita Portillo, Staff Reporter October 26, 2020

FCPS1Equity is a Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) group opposed to the September 23 school board decision to reopen schools on November 4, following the new hybrid plan. They believe it is unequal...

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