by Ireland Hayes | Sep 13, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics
Schools fully accredited, lobbyist working in Richmond The Rural Education Achievement and Community Health (REACH) Initiative was introduced at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, a program in Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) focused on creating a...
by Ireland Hayes | Aug 20, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics
Chair Wes Mills: ‘It’s going to take money to get this money’ Crack down on cellphone use The Rappahannock County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to commit $10,000 of a $20,000 fee to hire a lobbyist to advocate for the school district in the upcoming state...
by Ireland Hayes | Jun 14, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics
The Rappahannock County School Board voted to approve its 2024-25 budget, which totals over $15 million, but falls short of what it had hoped to receive for the new fiscal year. Superintendent Shannon Grimsley said the state funding fell “pretty short” of the $10.1...
by Tim Carrington | Jun 3, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics
A Rappahannock County resident’s journey in both worlds Memoirs generally roll out the particularities of an individual’s adventure in the world. But some move to a larger stage, addressing questions of living in a just society, or simply being human....
by Ireland Hayes | May 17, 2024 | Art, Business, People, Politics
Town still needs to raise more funds The Washington Town Council decided Monday to hold off construction of a proposed walking path through the town until all funding for the project is raised. If the funding is secured, construction should begin this summer. Vice...