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Sperryville woman charged with forging checks, embezzling elderly victim

Sperryville woman charged with forging checks, embezzling elderly victim

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 29, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Sidebar

Sheriff’s Office alleges nearly $145K stolen Following a three-month investigation by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, a Sperryville woman was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors related to an alleged financial exploitation of an elderly victim...
Culpeper art show honors heritage, inspires community

Culpeper art show honors heritage, inspires community

by Ayana Summerlinrosa | Oct 24, 2025 | Art, Sidebar

The “Windows to our Heritage: Art that Honors Our Journey” show is back for its second year on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Theater, 305 S Main St., Culpeper. “This isn’t just a show; it’s a community gathering where...
Library’s $6.5M expansion feasible, study says

Library’s $6.5M expansion feasible, study says

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 8, 2025 | Education, Infrastructure, Sidebar

Fundraising will be tough despite support The Rappahannock County Public Library’s $6.5 million plan to expand and renovate its building is ambitious but achievable, according to a recent feasibility study that found strong public support. However, it warned...
Super heroes, villains go ‘bonkers’ at Camp Fantastic

Super heroes, villains go ‘bonkers’ at Camp Fantastic

by Bob Hurley | Aug 19, 2025 | Features, People, Top Story

Several Rappahannock County groups pulled out all the stops for “Bonkers Night,” a special dinner event on Aug. 5 for some 75 kids at the 42nd annual gathering of Camp Fantastic. The weeklong sleepaway camp, held at the 4-H Center in Front Royal, hosts kids ages...
RCPS will not renew state lobbyist, schools roll out AI assistants

RCPS will not renew state lobbyist, schools roll out AI assistants

by Ireland Hayes, Julia Shanahan | Aug 15, 2025 | Education, Sidebar

Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) will not renew a contract with a lobbyist to advocate for increased funding in the next legislative session after several unsuccessful runs in the Virginia General Assembly. “It was pretty clear to us that Rappahannock...
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