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: 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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Doer’s Profile: Joe Kimpflen

Doer’s Profile: Joe Kimpflen

Joe Kimpflen: Case manager for adult services, Rappahannock County Department of Social Services; Cabrini College, B.A., Bryn Mawr College M.S.S.; former volunteer EMT in Loudoun County; behavioral health specialist at Prince William Medical Center in Manassas and...

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COVID-19 inspires creativity, new approaches

COVID-19 inspires creativity, new approaches

Rappahannock churches, stores and other establishments continue to reopen under Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s June 5 Phase 2 guidelines, which include limits on gatherings, wearing masks, social distancing and disinfection protocols. This is the second report...

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