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‘We’re getting thinner and thinner’

‘We’re getting thinner and thinner’

by Randy Rieland | Nov 20, 2022 | Art, Business, Fire/Rescue

New data shows ranks of most active county fire and rescue volunteers down as service calls increase, force ages It’s one of Rappahannock’s more worrisome fault lines. For years, the aging of the county’s population has rippled through the community’s fire and rescue...
Broadband expansion timeline still uncertain

Broadband expansion timeline still uncertain

by Tim Carrington | Oct 24, 2022 | Broadband, Business

Rappahannock County officials still do not know if All Points Broadband will delay fiber construction in Rappahannock County after the company sent a stern letter more than two weeks ago following a missed payment to a broadband expansion project. Because the county...
In split vote, Rappahannock approves all future broadband expansion payments

In split vote, Rappahannock approves all future broadband expansion payments

by Julia Shanahan | Oct 8, 2022 | Broadband, Business

The Rappahannock County Broadband Authority (RCBA) in a split vote on Monday approved all future funding for broadband expansion after All Points Broadband sent a letter to the body threatening to delay fiber construction in the county since it was late to make its...
Fast Facts: Rappahannock’s broadband plan

Fast Facts: Rappahannock’s broadband plan

by Tim Carrington | Oct 3, 2022 | Business, Fire/Rescue

After missing a payment for broadband expansion that the county agreed to meet as part of a regional agreement, the Rappahannock County Broadband Authority, comprised of the same members of the Board of Supervisors, will take up the issue again at a joint meeting on...
Looking for a roommate in an affordable home? Hal Hunter wants to match you up

Looking for a roommate in an affordable home? Hal Hunter wants to match you up

by Randy Rieland, Ben Peters | Aug 1, 2022 | Business, Politics

Hal Hunter is at it again. He has this thing about trying to make people’s lives a little better. Back in 2009, he was the driving force behind the launch of the Rappahannock Food Pantry and its Backpack Program that sends food home with elementary school kids on...
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