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New mental health resources come to RCPS

New mental health resources come to RCPS

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 13, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

Schools fully accredited, lobbyist working in Richmond The Rural Education Achievement and Community Health (REACH) Initiative was introduced at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, a program in Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) focused on creating a...
Rapp Connect’s free ride service catches on

Rapp Connect’s free ride service catches on

by Randy Rieland | Sep 1, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, Politics

300 rides for residents, most for medical appointments 2023-07-FF-Transportation-Kristin-Lam-Peraza–1-web.jpg“We are pleased and surprised with the amount of repeat clients,” said Kristin Lam Peraza, mobility manager for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional...
RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

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

Chair Wes Mills: ‘It’s going to take money to get this money’ Crack down on cellphone use The Rappahannock County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to commit $10,000 of a $20,000 fee to hire a lobbyist to advocate for the school district in the upcoming state...
Herd of 100 U.S. Army horses looking for a home. Will it be in Rappahannock?

Herd of 100 U.S. Army horses looking for a home. Will it be in Rappahannock?

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jul 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, People, Politics, Real Estate

The U.S. Army is looking to buy 100 acres of land in Rappahannock County for a federal equine horse training and wellness facility for a herd of 100 horses — and not just any horses, but those that participate in patriotic military funerals at Arlington National...
Judge David Tatel’s memoir of blindness and justice

Judge David Tatel’s memoir of blindness and justice

by Tim Carrington | Jun 3, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

A Rappahannock County resident’s journey in both worlds Memoirs generally roll out the particularities of an individual’s adventure in the world. But some move to a larger stage, addressing questions of living in a just society, or simply being human....
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