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Rappahannock schools will join lawsuit against social media giants

Rappahannock schools will join lawsuit against social media giants

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 13, 2023 | Business, Education, Health, Politics

The Rappahannock County School Board voted Tuesday to join 400 other school districts across the country in a lawsuit seeking damages from social media companies for their “harmful and addictive nature” that affects school children.  The body voted unanimously on a...
Deaf culture on tap in Sperryville at Veditz, Virginia’s first Deaf-owned brewery

Deaf culture on tap in Sperryville at Veditz, Virginia’s first Deaf-owned brewery

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 26, 2023 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Politics

Veditz_groupPaula Veditz Marotta, Debbie Veditz Griffith, front row, with Greg Randall, Ray Veditz, Frank Veditz, Rick Veditz and Joey Seifner at Veditz and Company Brewing’s Fall Family Fest last month. Veditz and Company Brewing makes history as county students,...
Ben Venue slave cabins, a reminder of crossroads’ past

Ben Venue slave cabins, a reminder of crossroads’ past

by Luke Christopher | Nov 14, 2023 | Politics

It does not take much imagination to absorb history when you’re standing on the corner of U.S. Route 211 and Richmond Road. As you head north, as Richmond Road becomes Ben Venue Road, the three well-built, well-preserved brick slave cabins are a reminder of the...
Wildfire update: What a difference a quarter inch of rain makes

Wildfire update: What a difference a quarter inch of rain makes

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 13, 2023 | Agriculture, Business, Politics

mop-up firefightingFirefighters conduct mop-up operations on the Quaker Run fire line. Monday, Nov. 13 update: Ahead of tonight’s possible wind event, firefighters will continue breaking apart debris piles and downed trees, according to a Monday update from the...
Explore, enjoy this weekend’s annual Rappahannock Fall Art Tour

Explore, enjoy this weekend’s annual Rappahannock Fall Art Tour

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 3, 2023 | Art, Education

It’s art tour weekend! RAAC’s 18th annual art tour runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. Admission is free. Here’s a map of the studios and venues across Rappahannock open with weekend. arttour-22_Michael Dennis Studio.jpg...
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