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

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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Thanking Troy Jenkins for 30 years of a job well done

Thanking Troy Jenkins for 30 years of a job well done

About 50 co-workers, friends, and “clients” gathered at Headmaster's Pub in Sperryville Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 4) to honor Troy Jenkins in his retirement. Jenkins, Systems Maintenance Operator and problem solver for the Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority's...

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Election fraud: Cause for concern or canard?

Election fraud: Cause for concern or canard?

Rappahannock party leaders have confidence in local voting officials Media outlets and the internet are rife with stories about it. Some politicians and interest groups harp on about it. Election officials worry it undermines voter confidence. Is election fraud a...

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Rappahannock election officials ready for November

Rappahannock election officials ready for November

What to know before heading to the polls New maps for congressional, state and local legislative districts. Absentee ballots. Early voting. Updated voter registration rules. New voter ID cards. With the Nov. 8 election a little more than six weeks away, the...

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