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2025’s opening act brings major snowfall to Rappahannock County

2025’s opening act brings major snowfall to Rappahannock County

by Julia Shanahan | Jan 11, 2025 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts

More snow possible for weekend Rappahannock County employees and students were able to enjoy about eight inches of snow that fell earlier this week as life as we knew it shut down — county offices closed, students got an extended winter break and most businesses took...
Teachers, parents brainstorm ways to tackle teen cellphone addiction in Rappahannock schools

Teachers, parents brainstorm ways to tackle teen cellphone addiction in Rappahannock schools

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 28, 2024 | Education, Health

cellphones in schoolsRCHS Principal Mary Jane Boynton, joined on stage by Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Garcia, reads an excerpt from “The Anxious Generation” to the group. Everyone in attendance at the Rappahannock County High School gathering got a hardcover copy to...
RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 20, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics

Chair Wes Mills: ‘It’s going to take money to get this money’ Crack down on cellphone use The Rappahannock County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to commit $10,000 of a $20,000 fee to hire a lobbyist to advocate for the school district in the upcoming state...
Teens’ worlds defined by ‘likes’: Social media linked to rising anxiety

Teens’ worlds defined by ‘likes’: Social media linked to rising anxiety

by Randy Rieland | Aug 12, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, Politics

This is the second part of a series on the mental health struggles of today’s generation of teenagers, the urgent need for more support in schools and how families can get help. Read Part 1 here. If there’s any question about how teachers, school administrators and...

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