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New mental health resources come to RCPS

New mental health resources come to RCPS

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...
Rapp Connect’s free ride service catches on

Rapp Connect’s free ride service catches on

by Randy Rieland | Sep 1, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, Politics

300 rides for residents, most for medical appointments 2023-07-FF-Transportation-Kristin-Lam-Peraza–1-web.jpg“We are pleased and surprised with the amount of repeat clients,” said Kristin Lam Peraza, mobility manager for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional...
Rappahannock Rough Ride bike tour returning for 28th annual event

Rappahannock Rough Ride bike tour returning for 28th annual event

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 31, 2024 | Features, Health

Rapp-Rough-Ride-2021-95-web.jpg (copy)Rough Riders will return later this month for the 28th annual biking event. Rappahannock County is gearing up to host the 28th annual Rappahannock Rough Ride, a one-day multi-course bike tour, on Saturday, Sept. 21.  This year’s...
Rappahannock residents stepping up to train as EMTs

Rappahannock residents stepping up to train as EMTs

by Randy Rieland | Aug 18, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics

County ramping up efforts to boost emergency responders For many years, one of the bigger challenges facing Rappahannock County has been the dwindling supply of fire and rescue volunteers. But a ramped-up effort to train more local residents is showing promising...
In photos: Panther Band holds annual camp

In photos: Panther Band holds annual camp

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 12, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, People, Politics

For two weeks, the Rappahannock County Public Schools’ Panther Band has been hard at work in the band room and on the practice field, preparing for this season’s marching show at its annual band camp. 08052024_BandCamp_741-web.jpgColor guard member Gabby Moreno spins...
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