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Early’s Carpet hosts open house, unveils new gallery

Early’s Carpet hosts open house, unveils new gallery

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Oct 30, 2025 | People

Early’s Carpet in Amissville celebrated its 59th anniversary on Friday with an all-day open house, welcoming customers to enter to win gift cards, door prizes and enjoy its newly-renovated showroom. Sonja Early-Betts poses in the new showroom that recently became a...
FamilyFutures teaching dollars and sense to Rappahannock kids

FamilyFutures teaching dollars and sense to Rappahannock kids

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 19, 2025 | Education, Sidebar, Top Story

Money smarts start in kindergarten Most adults wish they had learned more about money management before life started sending them bills.  In Rappahannock County Public Schools, students are getting that head start thanks to FamilyFutures, a local nonprofit that...
Rush River Commons’ new development put on hold — again

Rush River Commons’ new development put on hold — again

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 17, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Washington Town Council tables application The Washington Town Council accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to table an application for the second development phase of Rush River Commons (RRC) until the commission’s meeting later this month. The Planning...
Big plans, bigger doubts about Rush River Commons’ phase two

Big plans, bigger doubts about Rush River Commons’ phase two

by Tim Carrington | Sep 30, 2025 | Infrastructure, Local Government, Sidebar, Town

Town of Washington planners press pause on major Rush River Commons’ development plans Rush River Commons’ second phase has hit headwinds in the Town of Washington, where the Planning Commission raised questions at its Monday meeting about processes, and more...
Town of Washington changes zoning approval process, seeks treasurer, Christmas volunteers

Town of Washington changes zoning approval process, seeks treasurer, Christmas volunteers

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 16, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town

The Washington Town Council, at its Monday night meeting, addressed such issues as filling the position of treasurer, amending the zoning approval process, completing a town walking trail, seeking volunteers for Christmas festivities, in addition to discussing cost...
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