by Ireland Hayes | Nov 8, 2024 | Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics
The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Monday unanimously approved funding an increase in wages for the Chester Gap Fire Department EMS staff after an hourly wage discrepancy between Chester Gap paramedics and others in the county was brought to the attention of...
by Ireland Hayes | Sep 13, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, People, Politics
BOS redrafts ordinance after public comments A proposed amendment to the Rappahannock County Code putting time limits on public comment went back for a redraft after residents spoke heatedly against it at last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting. The code...
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...
by Ireland Hayes | Jun 14, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics
The Rappahannock County School Board voted to approve its 2024-25 budget, which totals over $15 million, but falls short of what it had hoped to receive for the new fiscal year. Superintendent Shannon Grimsley said the state funding fell “pretty short” of the $10.1...
by Ireland Hayes | May 17, 2024 | Art, Business, People, Politics
Town still needs to raise more funds The Washington Town Council decided Monday to hold off construction of a proposed walking path through the town until all funding for the project is raised. If the funding is secured, construction should begin this summer. Vice...
