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Rappahannock library about to turn a page

Rappahannock library about to turn a page

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 8, 2025 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

Library trustees gearing up to fund expansion, renovation The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees is preparing to embark on a projected $6 million fund-raising effort to support an expansion and renovation of the public library. There’s a long way to go...

‘Conclave’ opens 2025 movie season, ‘Soup & Soul’ features the Tatels, ‘Bad Naturalist’ gives talk at Rapp library

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 5, 2025 | Art, Education, People, Politics

‘Conclave’ opens 2025 movie season  The new year in RAAC movies at the Little Washington Theatre opens Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. with “Conclave,” the papal suspense film starring Ralph Fiennes and directed by Edward Berger. Nominated for Best Film, the movie is drawn...
Rappahannock Almanac 2024 | This is the year that was

Rappahannock Almanac 2024 | This is the year that was

by Randy Rieland | Jan 2, 2025 | Art, Broadband, Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics

Building Committee, RIP • Flint Hill Fire back-and-forth • Hiking Old Rag: Get a ticket • Volunteers battle brush fires • Chester Brown sentenced. Murder unsolved. • Russian intrigue in Huntly! • Trump win, caravan parades • Washington’s ‘First Lady’ passes • High...
Tremendous turnout in Rappahannock: Nation, county elect Trump

Tremendous turnout in Rappahannock: Nation, county elect Trump

by Julia Shanahan | Nov 18, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, People, Politics

Nearly 80% of Rapp voters cast ballots Political divisiveness seen on the national level did not seem to make its way to Rappahannock County on Election Day as voters across the county turned out in large numbers to cast their ballots. “We might not agree politically,...

Letter: Support the real news!

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 17, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Education, People, Politics

Commentaries reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: [email protected]. According to a preelection poll by Ipsos, a global market research firm, there was a direct correlation between voting...
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