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Inn at Little Washington plans transformational expansion, adding rooms, buildings and a spa

Inn at Little Washington plans transformational expansion, adding rooms, buildings and a spa

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 26, 2025 | Art, Business, Politics

The Inn at Little Washington, soon to celebrate its 45th birthday, has unveiled a bold expansion plan that pushes the county’s largest private enterprise into new territory, and presents the Town of Washington with significant changes in its streetscape and ambience. ...
RCHS seniors building stylish ‘she shed/man cave’

RCHS seniors building stylish ‘she shed/man cave’

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 14, 2025 | Education

Spiffy shed to be auctioned in May Two seniors at Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) have taken the lead on a semester-long construction project, building a fully-loaded “she shed/man cave” from the ground up to be auctioned in May....
Banned books battle hits close to Rappahannock County

Banned books battle hits close to Rappahannock County

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Dec 11, 2024 | Business, Politics

As Front Royal library faces closure, Rappahannock, Fauquier libraries oppose censorship  While Rappahannock and Fauquier county libraries have not experienced book banning battles over the content of some children’s books, they stand with Samuels Public Library in...
Kestrels revisited: Local landowners provide new homes for the small falcons

Kestrels revisited: Local landowners provide new homes for the small falcons

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Business, Education

The new star of Rappahannock County is the kestrel, the colorful, feisty, falcon featured in this newspaper in August last year. The kestrel is North America’s smallest falcon. Its dwindling numbers have scientists mystified and now landowners in Rappahannock and...
Flint Hill: Fresh ideas, new vision. How residents see the next chapter

Flint Hill: Fresh ideas, new vision. How residents see the next chapter

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 12, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Health

Over the last decade, Flint Hill has experienced an influx of residents bringing fresh ideas and new energy to the quiet community. Is renewal on the horizon for the village’s long and cherished history? Can residents overcome obstacles like pedestrian safety,...
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