by Tim Carrington | Jul 8, 2025 | Business, People, Sidebar
The Inn at Little Washington is expected to name as its new general manager Michael G. Tompkins, a seasoned executive in luxury hospitality, with special expertise in the development and management of spas, a key element in the inn’s planned expansion. Tompkins began...
by Ireland Hayes | Jul 3, 2025 | Fire/Rescue, People, Sidebar
Residents gathered last Thursday night for the annual Amissville parade, which concluded just before a thunderstorm rolled through the festivities. The Amissville Carnival, which benefits Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, began Wednesday and was open each evening...
by Ireland Hayes | Jun 29, 2025 | Local Government, Sidebar, Town
Town of Washington officials Monday changed the zoning of The Inn at Little Washington’s planned luxury spa property but withheld ruling on the rezoning of the parking lot behind Patty O’s restaurant after hearing comments from neighbors. The Town Council and...
by Bob Hurley | Jun 23, 2025 | doers, People
Background: President and owner of L.E. Smith Enterprises LLC, a marketing and advertising business whose clients include RappCats, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, FamilyFutures and Friends of the Library; President, Businesses of Rappahannock (BOR);...
by Tim Carrington | Jun 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Local servcies, Top Story
7,100-acre reserve welcomes hikers, farmers, scientists, neighbors The 7,100 acres of Eldon Farms in Woodville have entered a new era, poised to become a public-private reserve that will mix ecological restoration, education, recreation and advanced farming and...
