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Rappahannock County employee found not guilty of trespassing

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 29, 2025 | Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics

‘Neighbor feud’ resolved by Rappahannock judge Rappahannock County District Court Judge Jessica H. Foster found Jeremiah “Jack” Atkins not guilty Tuesday after his neighbors, John and Beth Cappiali, alleged he trespassed on their Amissville property in October. “The...

Upgrades coming to line providing most of the power to Rappahannock County

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 27, 2025 | Art, Broadband, Business, Education, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, Politics, Real Estate

Questions about broadband, data center implications Electric utility company Potomac Edison will be replacing old wooden poles ​​and electrical lines in a nearly 14-mile stretch from Luray to Sperryville — a line that provides most of the county’s power. The upgrade...

Front Royal man indicted after 100 mph chase through Rappahannock

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 21, 2025 | Art, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Chris Harpine was indicted by a grand jury in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Monday on charges related to a high-speed chase in August of up to 100 mph through Rappahannock County. Harpine, 50, of Front Royal, allegedly fled the scene after Deputy David Meade...
The strengths of Jane Bowling-Wilson: Departing foundation head reflects on decade of service

The strengths of Jane Bowling-Wilson: Departing foundation head reflects on decade of service

by Tim Carrington | Jan 19, 2025 | Health, Politics

‘Fearless, tireless’ community leader Jane Bowling-Wilson, educated in fine arts and teaching, wasn’t the obvious choice when she was tapped 10 years ago as executive director of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF), a regional philanthropic enterprise...
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...
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