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Rappahannock artists get $400K boost from Claudia Mitchell Fund

Rappahannock artists get $400K boost from Claudia Mitchell Fund

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 16, 2024 | Art, Business, Education

Seven years ago a dream came true for Kevin “KC” Bosch, a craftsman who has lived in Rappahannock County for 28 years. Poetry flowed out of him — enough to fill a book. But it wasn’t until one of Bosch’s clients told him about grant money available through the...

Wakefield Country Day School announces retirement of head of school, receives major donation

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Dec 20, 2023 | Business, Education

Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly announced last Thursday the retirement of Head of School Paul Larner, effective June 30, 2024. “After three years of dedicated service, Larner has decided to retire and pass the torch to a new Head of School,”...
Rappahannock schools will join lawsuit against social media giants

Rappahannock schools will join lawsuit against social media giants

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 13, 2023 | Business, Education, Health, Politics

The Rappahannock County School Board voted Tuesday to join 400 other school districts across the country in a lawsuit seeking damages from social media companies for their “harmful and addictive nature” that affects school children.  The body voted unanimously on a...
Keeping kids active helps them learn at Rappahannock County Elementary School

Keeping kids active helps them learn at Rappahannock County Elementary School

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 3, 2023 | Business, Education, Health, Politics

Pioneering program is first of its kind in Virginia The saying, “Let kids be kids,” may hold more merit than you think.  An innovative program at Rappahannock County Elementary School allows students to expend  some of their energy in ways that will improve their...
Deaf culture on tap in Sperryville at Veditz, Virginia’s first Deaf-owned brewery

Deaf culture on tap in Sperryville at Veditz, Virginia’s first Deaf-owned brewery

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 26, 2023 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Politics

Veditz_groupPaula Veditz Marotta, Debbie Veditz Griffith, front row, with Greg Randall, Ray Veditz, Frank Veditz, Rick Veditz and Joey Seifner at Veditz and Company Brewing’s Fall Family Fest last month. Veditz and Company Brewing makes history as county students,...
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