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Rural health care in jeopardy

Rural health care in jeopardy

by Randy Rieland | Mar 20, 2025 | Health, Infrastructure, Politics, Top Story

Federal cuts loom over providers, programs For nonprofits and health care providers in the region — as well as the people receiving rural health services — these are troubling times. The prospect of cutbacks in federal government funding — whether for huge health...
Rappahannock planners approve two, deny one tourist home

Rappahannock planners approve two, deny one tourist home

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 8, 2025 | County, Infrastructure, Local Government, Politics, Real Estate

Work on revisions to transient lodging draft The Rappahannock County Planning Commission recommended approval of two tourist homes and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at its meeting last Thursday, but recommended denial of a third tourist home application. Tourist...
Will data centers harm Shenandoah National Park?

Will data centers harm Shenandoah National Park?

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 27, 2025 | Business, Politics

Environmentalists warn of dire consequences As hulking, energy-guzzling data centers mushroom across the western reaches of Northern Virginia, environmentalists are warning of dire consequences for a local national jewel — Shenandoah National Park. The industry’s...
Inn at Little Washington plans transformational expansion, adding rooms, buildings and a spa

Inn at Little Washington plans transformational expansion, adding rooms, buildings and a spa

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 26, 2025 | Art, Business, Politics

The Inn at Little Washington, soon to celebrate its 45th birthday, has unveiled a bold expansion plan that pushes the county’s largest private enterprise into new territory, and presents the Town of Washington with significant changes in its streetscape and ambience. ...
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...
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