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Photo of Tami Carlow after practice at a summer swim camp training for the Junior Nationals in 1984. Photo provided by Tami Carlow.

Swimming Through Life

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Waking up at six a.m. on an early Wednesday summer morning, Estella Frakes, a Woodgrove junior, gets up and prepares to go to morning practice, mentally preparing to swim from 6:30 to 7:30 for the Franklin...

Woodgrove's Unified team posing for a photo. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

Impact of Inclusivity: High Schoolers of All Abilities Come Together

Written by Charlie Hoelker February 16, 2025

Smiles so wide they hurt your cheeks, screaming laughter filling the air, the swift kick of a ball, the swish of a net.  Unified Sports and Partners Club have impacted people of all abilities in ways...

The Effects of Climate Change on Winter in Virginia

The Effects of Climate Change on Winter in Virginia

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Almost a foot of ice and snow cancelled school for a week, and we have had regular below freezing temperatures—two months ago, we were averaging in the 80s. What is going on with Virginia’s winter? It...

The exterior of Sweet Rose Bakery, which used to be a seed mill. Photo provided by Delila Norris.

Breathing New Life Into Historic Architecture

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

The deep history of Loudoun County is rooted in its historic architecture. In the heart of the northern part of the county, Purcellville preserves the old and generates new experiences within its most...

Replica of the Weasley family’s flying Ford Anglia featured in the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" section of the trail. Photo provided by Honor Watson.

Bringing Magic to Muggles: The Harry Potter Experience

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Deep in the forbidden forest stand dozens of magical creatures that you have the chance to see. Featuring state of the art props that are nearly identical to the movies, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest...

Graphic highlighting the percentage of electricity across states that is used by data centers. Graphic provided by Zac Hartley.

Dairy Farms to Data Centers

Written by Zac Hartley and John Hays December 19, 2024

For almost two centuries, agriculture was the most prominent way of life with a steady population of 20,000 in Loudoun. However, after the construction of Dulles Airport in 1958, the geographical dynamic...

Owners Seán Cogolludo and his wife Claudia Rivera inside their new Purcellville Sportsplex. Photo provided by Karen Graham of Loudoun Times.

Purcellville Just Got More Active: Cogolludo’s Sportsplex

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Looking for a brand new Sportsplex to play sports at? Woodgrove Spanish teacher Seán Cogolludo and his wife Claudia Rivera have come to the rescue. The Purcellville Sportsplex was opened on November 11...

A front view of the Panera restaurant in the Catoctin Corner shopping center in Purcellville. Picture provided by Lindsey Lincoln.

Panera in Purcellville: Future Controversy or Next Big Thing

Written by Shaelyn Wheeler December 19, 2024

Get excited, residents of Western Loudoun County. The town of Purcellville is opening a new franchise location of Panera. The restaurant will be in the Catoctin Center by Dunkin Donuts, Manhattan Pizza,...

Zyn nicotine pouches. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Zyns and Vapes: The New Face of Nicotine Addiction

Written by John Hays and Justin Naugle December 17, 2024

2.8 million teens reported the use of a tobacco product in 2023, almost ten percent of the middle and high school population. What began as a “safe alternative” to smoking has turned into a crisis...

Garden at St Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Photo provided by Robert Creighton.

Soaring to Success: Woodgrove’s Eagle Scouts

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Balancing school, social life and Eagle Scouts is a lot of work. Throw massive projects on top of that, and they are under a lot of pressure. Woodgrove students are going above and beyond, rising to the...

Diamond Glow facial at Shanti Aesthetics Medicine. Photo provided by Cassaundra Ferrigno.

Skin Care Tips for Dry Skin in the Winter

Written by Noelle Roy, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

As the cold winter months approach, you may notice your skin becoming very dry, red and sensitive. It can be hard to resolve this issue, as some people lack knowledge on the effects of cold weather...

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue  department searching through debris in Asheville, North Carolina. Photo provided by Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue.

Hope and Help After Helene

Written by Mackenzie Sonak, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

In late September of 2024, Hurricane Helene traveled hundreds of miles along the East Coast, resulting in an estimated $53 billion in damage. Due to the relentlessness of the storm and the vastness of...

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