Bob Hurley

Bob Hurley has been a member of the Foothills reporting team for several years. In addition to writing in-depth news articles, Bob regularly contributes Doer’s Profiles which feature stories about people who make important contributions to the Rappahannock community. After graduating from college, Bob worked for several years at the ABC News bureau in Washington, D.C., and as a communications director for the National Wildlife Federation. Later, he spent over a decade in the United States Senate as a senior staff member working on major environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air, coastal, and wetlands protection legislation. Subsequently, he ran a government relations firm specializing in environment, energy and sustainability issues. Bob and his wife, Heather, have had a home in Rappahannock since 2016. He enjoys being involved in a wide range of community activities including the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, RAAC Theatre, Headwaters Starfish Mentoring Program, the Lions Club and Rapp at Home. He enjoys fishing, gardening, hiking, and biking. Reach Bob at [email protected]

Articles written by Bob Hurley

Doer’s Profile: Sharron Proper

Background: Part-time missionary and Rappahannock native who provides support for community residents and animals in need; regularly cares for stray cats, oversees llamas, goats and sheep at The Inn at Little Washington; with a green thumb, cares for gardens around...

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Doer’s Profile

Doer’s Profile

Joanne Tepper Food Pantry volunteer, Fauquier Free Clinic nurse, RCHS Band fundraiser, Board of Elections poll worker. Retired nurse and resident of Castleton since 1982. doers-17-story.jpgJoanne Tepper Motivating Spark: I wanted to get to know members of the...

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Doers Profile: Roberta Anderson

Former Board Member, Friends of the Rappahannock County Library, former Board Member and Chair Library Board of Trustees, former Board Member and Chair of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. A resident of Woodville, she’s lived in Rappahannock since 1968....

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Doer’s Profile: Cynthia Stamps

Doer’s Profile: Cynthia Stamps

Member, County Buildings Committee; set painter/designer, RAAC Theatre; Rappahannock Senior Center; Headwaters reading program; after-school Bible Club, band percussionist, Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church; Rapp At Home; mentor, Education for Ministry, Twelve-Step...

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Doers’ Profile: Ruth Welch

Ruth Welch: Vice President, Food Pantry; Board Member of the following: Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority, Rapp at Home, and Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission’s Aging Advisory and Food Policy councils; member, Old Rag Master Naturalists;...

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Doer’s Profile: Kim Nelson

Background: Hairstylist and owner of The Hair Gallery, Sperryville; long-time member of the Christmas in Little Washington organizing committee; board member of the Sperryville Community Alliance; member of  the Sperryfest planning committee; member of Trinity...

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Doer’s Profile | Richard Compton

Doer’s Profile | Richard Compton

Background: Owner, Compton Excavating Company; fourth generation Rappahannock County resident; over the years has provided free excavation and construction services to area fire departments, churches, and residents; collector of antique tractors and autos; one...

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Doer’s Profile: Hal Hunter

Hal Hunter: Long time Rappahannock County volunteer and activist who has led community efforts in historic preservation, housing, education, transportation, conservation, senior services, and food security.  Volunteer highlights: founder of Plant A Row, the...

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