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Jim Bankston: Protector of wildlife in ‘God’s country’

Jim Bankston: Protector of wildlife in ‘God’s country’

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 23, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education, Health, Politics

For 30 years, he was Rappahannock’s game warden Jim Bankston, Rappahannock’s game warden and protector of people and wild resources for 30 years, was a conservation law enforcement officer. His first allegiance was to conservation, and his priority was education,...
Rappahannock schools set to receive more state aid—finally

Rappahannock schools set to receive more state aid—finally

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 22, 2024 | Education, Politics

Watch the School Board meeting: Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Jan. 16, 2024 Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is set to receive a substantial increase in state aid — funding that the School Board and school administration has lobbied for in recent...
Looking Back: Rappahannock’s 2023 News Ticker

Looking Back: Rappahannock’s 2023 News Ticker

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 16, 2024 | Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Politics

Joe-Whited-80-web.jpgMayor Joe Whited Jan. 7: Joe Whited, the Town of Washington’s new mayor, advocates a two-year holiday on meals and lodging taxes for new and expanding businesses in the community. Jan. 9: By a 3-2 margin, the county’s Board of Supervisors votes to...
Rappahannock artists get $400K boost from Claudia Mitchell Fund

Rappahannock artists get $400K boost from Claudia Mitchell Fund

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 16, 2024 | Art, Business, Education

Seven years ago a dream came true for Kevin “KC” Bosch, a craftsman who has lived in Rappahannock County for 28 years. Poetry flowed out of him — enough to fill a book. But it wasn’t until one of Bosch’s clients told him about grant money available through the...
Rappahannock school budget faces state, county wrangling

Rappahannock school budget faces state, county wrangling

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 10, 2024 | Education, Local Services, Politics

rcps school budget stacey whittRCPS Chief Financial Officer Stacey Whitt, far right, talks to the school board last March. Rappahannock planners face more wrangling over the school budget in 2024, with continued suspense over levels of state and county support. ...
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