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Centreville man in court on charge of stealing BMW at the Inn at Little Washington

Centreville man in court on charge of stealing BMW at the Inn at Little Washington

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 4, 2025 | Crime and Courts

Quoc Bao Vuong, a Centreville man accused of stealing a rental car from The Inn at Little Washington, appeared in Rappahannock County General District Court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on a grand larceny charge.  A public defender was appointed to Vuong’s case...
A Luray man facing 48 probation violations will receive mental health treatment

A Luray man facing 48 probation violations will receive mental health treatment

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 31, 2025 | Crime and Courts

A Rappahannock County Circuit Court judge sentenced a Luray man to six months in jail last Thursday for violating probation 48 times following his conviction in a robbery at Sperryville resident Bill Fletcher’s property in 2020.  Terry Dovel, 25, pleaded guilty to...
Washington planning commission approves pool for Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

Washington planning commission approves pool for Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 29, 2025 | Infrastructure, Local Government, Politics, Real Estate, Town

Neighboring Trinity Church members express concerns The Town of Washington Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve the construction of a small, in-ground pool that will serve The Inn at Little Washington’s Parsonage guest house — an addition that...
Another ‘mad scramble for funds?’

Another ‘mad scramble for funds?’

by Tim Carrington | Mar 24, 2025 | County, Education, Infrastructure, Local Government, Politics, Real Estate

County budget tensions: property taxes, schools The Rappahannock County budget is composed of thousands of line items, but the annual debate centers on two: property taxes that provide 49% of the revenue, and public schools which account for 52% of the spending.  ...
Town planners to consider pool at The Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

Town planners to consider pool at The Inn at Little Washington guesthouse

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 22, 2025 | Local Government, Politics, Town

The Inn at Little Washington has submitted a draft proposal for an in-ground swimming pool  behind its Parsonage guesthouse on Main Street.  The application will be considered at the town Planning Commission’s meeting March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St....
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