Costs, declining enrollment prompt discussion of ‘What if’ consolidation scenario It’s complicated. So goes the relationship between Rappahannock County and its public school district. In February, at a public meeting that included the school board and Superintendent...
These are stressful times, and it’s natural for a child to feel anxious in difficult moments. But it’s not natural for that anxiety to be prolonged and interfere with his or her ability to handle everyday situations or cause him or her to avoid things other children...
Eden is a junior at Rappahannock County High School. That’s not her real name, but she asked not to be identified. For most of this school year, she has been on a hybrid schedule of two days in school, three at home. Next week, she will start attending in-person...
Now that in-person classes are resuming four days a week in Fauquier and Rappahannock public schools, it might seem that things are almost getting back to normal. But the ripples of the pandemic won’t fade so easily. School counselors and social workers know this is...
Children have been less susceptible to the coronavirus, but for many, a year of social isolation and academic unpredictability has challenged their mental health. A year of living with COVID-19 has taken a toll on Virginia’s Piedmont, from deaths — 62 in Fauquier...
‘When it’s working, it’s extremely fast,’ but there are some glitches — and industry skepticism — as Elon Musk venture expands Ted Goshorn has a handful of reasons why he’s so optimistic about the future of Starlink, the satellite broadband service now being beta...
For legal reasons, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative backs away from ambitious fiber optic plans The county’s new Broadband Authority hasn’t had its first meeting yet, but it’s already dealing with a setback. What was probably its best prospect as a broadband partner...
‘When your time comes, do get the shot’ The circle of Rappahannock residents eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations is beginning to widen, with the announcement on Tuesday that Rappahannock County Public School teachers and staff will start receiving their vaccines...
Drive-through inoculations at fire and rescue stations a possible option There was much to celebrate earlier this week when hospital workers around the country began receiving inoculations that should protect them from the pandemic that’s killed more than 300,000...
‘Close to 80 inches of rain fell on Rappahannock in 2018 … almost double the annual average’ It seems that almost anyone who makes their living off the land in Rappahannock has a 2018 story. Jenna Brownell, co-manager of Whippoorwill Farm, remembers standing in the...
For decades, Rappahannock has been able to preserve its natural beauty and stunning views. But more challenges are on the horizon. A RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS-FOOTHILLS FORUM SPECIAL REPORT Soon, Rappahannock’s Board of Supervisors is expected to approve an updated version of...
With Rappahannock’s broadband gap more exposed than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) is looking to ratchet up its efforts to do something about it. At its meeting next Monday, the BOS could approve the creation of a county broadband...