by Ireland Hayes | Sep 9, 2025 | Environment, Infrastructure, People, Sidebar, Top Story
Company contends it’s routine; others fear energy demands from data centers When Kerry Sutten steps outside his Sperryville home, he is greeted by a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are power lines and poles mixed in with the trees, but they’re...
by Ireland Hayes | Sep 8, 2025 | Education, Local servcies, People, Sidebar
The feasibility study conducted to determine the possibility of raising the $6.5 million needed to expand and renovate the Rappahannock County Public Library found, based on responses from community members, the biggest challenges to be: Fundraising goal is perceived...
by Ireland Hayes | Sep 8, 2025 | Education, Infrastructure, Sidebar
Fundraising will be tough despite support The Rappahannock County Public Library’s $6.5 million plan to expand and renovate its building is ambitious but achievable, according to a recent feasibility study that found strong public support. However, it warned...
by Tim Carrington | Aug 7, 2025 | Environment, Top Story
Rappahannock will be significantly affected by the proliferation of data centers in Northern Virginia, even if the county manages to fend off future construction proposals within the county, according to Christopher G. Miller, longtime president of the Piedmont...
by Bob Hurley | Jul 14, 2025 | Business, County, Local Government, Real Estate
A little noticed Virginia law, that took effect July 1, has effectively sidelined the Rappahannock County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors from reviewing and voting on applications affecting property subdivisions. More than that, the law eliminates...
