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Sperryville couple moves to buy some Miller family land

Sperryville couple moves to buy some Miller family land

by Tim Carrington | May 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Environment, Real Estate, Sidebar, Top Story

Fate of Waterpenny Farm, Sperryville River Trail in question The unwinding of the Clifford Miller III family’s vast Sperryville landholdings and partnerships accelerated last weekend when a local couple, Pat Snyder and Bob Kramer, signed a contract to buy 17 acres...
More neighbors in need as rising costs hit Rappahannock hard

More neighbors in need as rising costs hit Rappahannock hard

by Randy Rieland | Apr 26, 2026 | Local servcies, People, Sidebar, Top Story

‘Residents are being squeezed economically’ At first, it was a ripple. There were more people coming more frequently to the Rappahannock Food Pantry, more seeking help from the Rappahannock Benevolent Fund, more uninsured showing up at the Fauquier Free Clinic. In...
Housing now out of reach for most in Rappahannock and region

Housing now out of reach for most in Rappahannock and region

by Tim Carrington | Apr 5, 2026 | Infrastructure, Real Estate, Sidebar

A disappearing dream for buyers, renters Houses in Rappahannock and nearby counties are so scarce and expensive that thousands of buyers and renters are being shut out of the market altogether.    This sobering assessment about homes in Rappahannock and other counties...
Residents weigh in on potential Rappahannock library move

Residents weigh in on potential Rappahannock library move

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 4, 2026 | Local Government, Local servcies, Sidebar, Top Story

‘Beloved library’ at a crossroads The Rappahannock County Public Library’s potential move to Rush River Commons drew about half a dozen residents to its Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting last Thursday, some offering heartfelt input. During public comment — which...
How open is Rappahannock government? A FOIA audit of public records access puts it to the test

How open is Rappahannock government? A FOIA audit of public records access puts it to the test

by Emily Freehling | Mar 23, 2026 | Local Government, Sidebar, Top Story

A stranger comes to Rappahannock County and starts walking into public offices. “Can I have a copy of the superintendent’s employment contract?” she asks the receptionist at the Rappahannock County Public Schools administration office. “I’d like a list of all property...
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