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7th annual Foothills Forum-Rapp News Storytelling Contest underway

7th annual Foothills Forum-Rapp News Storytelling Contest underway

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Feb 3, 2025 | Art, Education

Here’s what you need to know The 7th Annual Student Storytelling Contest, sponsored by Foothills Forum and the Rappahannock News, kicked off last week, calling on students to tell stories about generosity, honesty and kindness. Who can participate? The contest is open...
Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles – 3,852,000 steps – through Europe

Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles – 3,852,000 steps – through Europe

by Randy Rieland | Jan 17, 2025 | Art, Features, Politics

Going into retirement one step at a time — Crossing three countries, mountain ranges “Take walks.” It’s a simple bit of health advice often shared with those on the ramp to retirement. But there are walks — and then there are w—a—l—k—s. walk-9g-web.jpgPaula and Edward...
In Photos | Ride ’em cowboys at Culpeper Rodeo

In Photos | Ride ’em cowboys at Culpeper Rodeo

by Luke Christopher | Jan 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Sidebar, Sports

Sometimes, it actually is your first rodeo — as a spectator, at least. And when you first see, and feel, a 2,000-pound bull thrash around just yards away, it’s enough to make you feel like a kid again. But there’s no kidding around inside the arena, especially from...

‘Conclave’ opens 2025 movie season, ‘Soup & Soul’ features the Tatels, ‘Bad Naturalist’ gives talk at Rapp library

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 5, 2025 | Art, Education, People, Politics

‘Conclave’ opens 2025 movie season  The new year in RAAC movies at the Little Washington Theatre opens Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. with “Conclave,” the papal suspense film starring Ralph Fiennes and directed by Edward Berger. Nominated for Best Film, the movie is drawn...
Principals outline improvement plans, goals to School Board

Principals outline improvement plans, goals to School Board

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 11, 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. 2024-10-08-schoolboard-2-web.jpgRCES principal,...
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