by Foothills Forum Staff Report | May 29, 2023 | Politics
It was a historic event that nearly faded from history. But next month, the Battle of Brandy Station in Culpeper will have its biggest commemoration yet – three days of activities marking its 160th anniversary. The ceremony, from June 9 to 11, will feature battlefield...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 29, 2023 | Art, Business, Health, Politics
The Day at a Glance SperryFest 2023 Main Street Map Front (1) → 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Festival set-up, parking opens → 10 a.m. SperryFest begins → 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. RAAC Music: Grass Fed at Music Stage → 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Juggling Magic by the...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 19, 2023 | Politics
printing press petersburgThe printing press at The Progress-Index in Petersburg, Virginia. Amid dire shortages of local news outlets nationwide, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, is backing a resolution recognizing the industry “serves an essential function in the...
by Dennis Brack | Apr 15, 2023 | Business, Education, Health, Politics
local news logo There is a danger in painting with broad brushes, even when that’s not the intention. So let me be clear: Most newspapers aren’t dying, and the Rappahannock News certainly isn’t going anywhere. This week, we feature a summary version of our partner...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 15, 2023 | Business, Education, Health, Politics
local news logo Local news – arguably as important to democracy as utilities are to everyday life – is imperiled. The erosion of the advertising-based business model for local newspapers – still the primary source for local news – means there are far fewer journalists...
