Community Events
49th Annual Festival of Leaves Parade
Only a few drops of rain fell, but not enough rain to stop our publisher Mike McCool and camerman Mark Williams to bring you the 49th Annual Festival of Leaves parade.
This we had a few little helpers. Quinn and Emery from Martinsville, VA were visiting Grandma and wanted to see the parade. Photos and video by Mark Williams, Royal Examiner
Warren County High School Band
William Huck introducing his new business opening soon next door to C&C Frozen Treats on Main Street. It’s called My Lagniappe. Ask him what it means when you see him
Candidates were out in force. Jason Poe, candidate for Warren County Sheriff. Be sure to vote November 5th
Leslie Mathews, candidate for Board of Supervisors, South River
Mark Butler, candidate for Warren County Sheriff
Skyline High School Band
Randolph Macon Academy Middle School
Tom Sayre, candidate for Board of Supervisors, Shenandoah District
Shae Parker, candidate for Board of Supervisors, North River District
Delores Oates, candidate for Board of Supervisors, North River District
And special thanks to Quinn and Emery as the parade ends.
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