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Defendant says he ‘spilled the beans’ in court case

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 19, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics

Former Amissville resident William McGinnis was found guilty Monday of two of three probation violations after a lengthy discussion in Rappahannock County Circuit Court on what it means to have “contact” with a minor. The probation violations stem from child abuse...
Rappahannock schools’ lobbyist: a go or no go

Rappahannock schools’ lobbyist: a go or no go

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 7, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics

Supervisors weigh in on who’s to pay Schools Superintendent Shannon Grimsley told the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Monday that “significant progress” is being made in the community fundraising effort to fund a lobbyist through the upcoming state...

Letter: Support the real news!

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 17, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Education, People, Politics

Commentaries reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: [email protected]. According to a preelection poll by Ipsos, a global market research firm, there was a direct correlation between voting...
Free speech or ‘managed speech’ at Rappahannock County government meetings?

Free speech or ‘managed speech’ at Rappahannock County government meetings?

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 13, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, People, Politics

BOS redrafts ordinance after public comments A proposed amendment to the Rappahannock County Code putting time limits on public comment went back for a redraft after residents spoke heatedly against it at last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting.  The code...

Letter: Newspaper promotes community

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Sep 1, 2024 | Art, Business, Local Services, Politics

Letters to the editor reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: [email protected]. My wife and I would like to thank the Rappahannock News and Foothills Forum for the many recent articles on our...
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