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Commentary: Storytelling Contest winner: ‘I haven’t felt this confident in my abilities in such a long time’

Commentary: Storytelling Contest winner: ‘I haven’t felt this confident in my abilities in such a long time’

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Mar 27, 2023 | Art, Education

Comment articles reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: [email protected]. Initially, I didn’t want to do this contest, yet I had everything planned out. I knew I wanted to create something...
Tax hikes proposed to fill Rappahannock school shortfall

Tax hikes proposed to fill Rappahannock school shortfall

by Tim Carrington | Mar 16, 2023 | Agriculture, Education, Local Services, Politics

State spending standoff forces tough local choices, $1 million gap The county budget – normally long on detail and short on drama – has been yanked into a showdown over tax increases that promises a spring of debate and painful choices. Rappahannock’s proposed tax...
Rappahannock schools seek big boost in county’s financial support

Rappahannock schools seek big boost in county’s financial support

by Randy Rieland | Mar 16, 2023 | Education, Health, Politics

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) on Tuesday adopted a 2024 FY budget that would increase the county’s financial support by almost $550,000. It would be the largest year-to-year bump in county funding in recent memory. The proposed $14.6 million budget,...
Rappahannock schools suffer $1 million setback as lobbying efforts for more state funds fails

Rappahannock schools suffer $1 million setback as lobbying efforts for more state funds fails

by Randy Rieland | Mar 1, 2023 | Education, Health, Politics

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) suffered a setback last week in its effort to boost the financial support it receives from the state. The Virginia Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee voted to shelve a bill that would have removed a cap that has...
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