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: Pete Jenkins

Doers Profile: Pete Jenkins

Pete Jenkins: Farmer, auto repair mechanic, retired from Virginia Department of Transportation as a supervisor after 31 years of service. Volunteered with the Boy Scouts and Flint Hill Pentecostal Church. Family was moved from Shenandoah National Park to Jenkins...

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Doer’s Profile: Patsy Baker

Doer’s Profile: Patsy Baker

Clerk for over 30 years at Settle’s Grocery and Garage in Flint Hill. Member, Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Fourth generation Rappahannock resident, attended Rappahannock County Public Schools. Lives with her husband, Troy, in Gid Brown Hollow. The Spark:...

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‘All about what the community wants’

‘All about what the community wants’

Sperryville completes economic study, which recommends ‘a vision for the future’ A deli in Sperryville? Maybe. A full-service grocery store? Highly unlikely. How about a community gathering space? Perhaps. These are a few possibilities raised by the newly released...

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Doer’s Profile: Barbara Adolfi and Ray Boc

Doer’s Profile: Barbara Adolfi and Ray Boc

Barbara – Retired Fairfax County school social worker; psychotherapist in Rappahannock County; board member, former Ki Theatre; volunteer, Rappahannock Tourism promotion; fundraising organizer, Sperryville Rescue Squad; former columnist, Rappahannock News. Resident of...

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Doer’s Profile: Willie Shanks

Doer’s Profile: Willie Shanks

Waste Management Consultant and Manager, Flatwood Refuse and Recycling. Former home builder, Zindel Construction. Former maintenance engineer, Wakefield Country Day School. Graduated from Rappahannock County Public Schools and the George Washington Carver Technical...

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Doer’s Profile: Gwen and Ralph Bates

Doer’s Profile: Gwen and Ralph Bates

Gwen: Former two-term board member, Child Care and Learning Center; three-term board member of Food Pantry; volunteer for Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC) Community Theatre and Art Tour; mentor, Headwaters Starfish program. Former Peace Corps...

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Doer’s Profile: Hal Hunter

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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Doer’s Profile: Medge Carter

Doer’s Profile: Medge Carter

Environmental Health Specialist with Virginia Department of Health (VDH) since 1990, VDH Rappahannock office since 1999. Past member of RappFLOW and RAWL. Hobbies: hiking, gardening, painting. Lives in Viewtown with her husband Surja Tamang, who works at the...

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Doer’s Profile: Jerry Goebel

Doer’s Profile: Jerry Goebel

Jerry Goebel: School bus driver, Rappahannock County Public Schools; former member of the Washington Town Council and its treasurer for 17 years; retired bank branch manager. Has lived in Rappahannock for 22 years. Resides with Teri Sullivan, his wife, in Washington....

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Sperryville: Target for growth?

Sperryville: Target for growth?

‘Let’s not kill the goose that lays the golden egg’ With a public hearing on the Rappahannock County Comprehensive Plan scheduled for Aug. 19, a key issue before the Planning Commission and county residents is where future growth will take place in the county. The...

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