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...
by Bob Hurley | May 19, 2026 | doers, People, Sidebar
Background Emily: Former speech pathologist and now an attorney specializing in end-of-life legal matters; leads the pastoral care team at Trinity Episcopal Church and is active in the altar guild; provides behind-the-scenes support for RAAC Theatre productions;...
by Randy Rieland | May 17, 2026 | Education, Sidebar, Top Story
Tradition shifts for valedictorian, salutatorian speeches In Rappahannock, tradition isn’t just remembered, it seems to be expected. So when Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) announced changes to this year’s May 29 graduation ceremony, people took notice. For...
by Ireland Hayes, Julia Shanahan | May 6, 2026 | People, Sidebar, Top Story
Pat Giles didn’t expect to make history — she just didn’t want to miss it. But four hours after taking her place along a barricade in downtown Front Royal last Thursday, the Town of Washington resident found herself face to face with King Charles III and Queen Camilla...
by Ireland Hayes | May 4, 2026 | Agriculture, Environment, Sidebar, Top Story
‘Pretty much a total loss’ As Bill Gadino walked through his vineyard at Gadino Cellars in Washington, he stopped several times last Friday to pick dried, withering leaves off grapevines. “These had all emerged,” he said, examining the nubs left where fresh...
