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Rappahannock County closer to making big courthouse decision

Rappahannock County closer to making big courthouse decision

by Bob Hurley | Jan 8, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Local Services, Politics

After several years of deliberations and meetings on the future of the county courthouse, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors (BOS) seems to be closing in on final concept plans.  The supervisors and members of an advisory courthouse Planning and Oversight...
Rappahannock officials go to Richmond seeking more school funding

Rappahannock officials go to Richmond seeking more school funding

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Dec 17, 2024 | Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics, Real Estate

Putting ‘faces behind the issue’ RICHMOND — Rappahannock County officials traveled to Richmond last Monday to make an appearance before a subcommittee of the General Assembly as part of their efforts to receive more school funding from the state. County Administrator...
Whither Washington? Can Rappahannock County’s seat with a rich history write a new chapter?

Whither Washington? Can Rappahannock County’s seat with a rich history write a new chapter?

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 19, 2023 | Business, Politics

Venerated as one of the Piedmont’s most historic and beautiful villages, the Town of Washington also is disparaged sometimes as a movie set, even a ghost town. But whatever you think of the town, 2023 will be a year of great change and challenge, sparking renewal,...
Rappahannock safety officials urge Supervisors to withdraw funding from Flint Hill fire company that’s in ‘desperate shape’

Rappahannock safety officials urge Supervisors to withdraw funding from Flint Hill fire company that’s in ‘desperate shape’

by Randy Rieland | Jan 2, 2023 | Business

The Rappahannock County Public Safety Committee last week recommended that the Board of Supervisors withdraw financial support from the troubled Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. The vote last week was the latest and most drastic step in the county’s...
Among the last in Virginia to adapt, Rappahannock tentatively introduces GIS mapping

Among the last in Virginia to adapt, Rappahannock tentatively introduces GIS mapping

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 23, 2021 | Business, Politics

Concerns about developers, privacy may limit public access Ever wonder how your Rappahannock County neighbor’s property is zoned? Do you live in a floodplain? Worried your property boundary might not be accurately reflected on tax maps? Which fire and rescue company...
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