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Principals outline improvement plans, goals to Rappahannock School Board

Principals outline improvement plans, goals to Rappahannock School Board

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 10, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, Politics

Principals from both Rappahannock public schools presented their annual school improvement plans to the School Board Tuesday, outlining their goals and benchmarks for achievement in all areas of study at each school.  Jennifer Wissinger, Rappahannock County Elementary...
Jury finds Woodville man not guilty of assault charges

Jury finds Woodville man not guilty of assault charges

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 22, 2024 | Crime and Courts

Former Culpeper supervisor must comply with court order, or face jail time  After a full day of trial, a Rappahannock County jury took less than 30 minutes to find a Woodville man not guilty of two sexual abuse charges in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Thursday....
Report card: Achievements, weaknesses identified in RCPS academics

Report card: Achievements, weaknesses identified in RCPS academics

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

Rappahannock County Public Schools showed big academic advancements in the 2023-24 school year, especially in English, raising their state accreditation levels overall.  But there still seems to be room for improvement.  While English scores rose at both the...

Supervisors approve new lifesaving equipment

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 15, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has approved $278,139 of funding for the purchase of six new Lifepak 35 monitors, a newer model of lifesaving devices used by all of the fire and rescue companies in the county. The total cost of the new equipment is more...
Lifesavers recognized for efforts at Settle’s grocery

Lifesavers recognized for efforts at Settle’s grocery

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 15, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics

Huntly resident Ben Hahn and first responders were recognized at last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting for their lifesaving efforts.  Hahn assisted Jerry Brown, 71, of Amissville, who collapsed Aug. 6 at Settle’s Grocery & Garage in Flint Hill, performing...
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