by Ireland Hayes | Feb 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
early’s ribbon cuttingLorraine Early, Amy Frazier, president and CEO of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, and Solon and Sonja Betts pose for a photo before cutting the ribbon to Early’s Carpet latest expansion on Friday morning. Early’s Carpet in...
by Sara Schonhardt | Jun 27, 2023 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education, Local Services
Stories of the search for home in Rappahannock By Sara Schonhardt — For Foothills Forum Home means something different to everyone. Yet what we discovered through responses to a Community Housing Questionnaire we circulated last year is that those who choose to make...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jun 23, 2023 | Fire/Rescue
Ferris-Wheel-Sunset-web.jpg (copy)Last year’s carnival saw large crowds after a two year break because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s annual carnival will be held nightly starting at 6 p.m. from Wednesday, June 21, through...
by Randy Rieland | Apr 17, 2021 | Education, Local Services
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...
by Randy Rieland | Dec 13, 2020 | Art, Broadband
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...