by Ireland Hayes | May 7, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Local Services
Emergency responders recreate fatal crash before prom Rappahannock County High School students and county emergency responders simulated a fatal car crash last Friday, hoping to teach young drivers about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving, before the...
by Julia Shanahan | Apr 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Education
‘It’s been kind of magical’; school will shut down After enjoying their “magical” property for 30 years, Susan Hoffman and Mike Biniek are seeking to sell their Belle Meade property in Sperryville and begin retirement. “It’s been kind of magical,” Biniek said....
by Randy Rieland | Apr 13, 2024 | Education, Local Services, Politics
• Expected $1.5 million subsidy removed in Richmond budget negotiations • Costly mandated staff raises possible The prospect of a $1.5 million shot-in-the-arm for Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) is fading. Subcommittees in both the Virginia Senate and...
by Ireland Hayes | Mar 21, 2024 | Education, Local Services, Politics
Video: Fire near Washington, VirginiaVideo | Firefighters try to contain a fire next to Route 211 near the Town of Washington about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday afternoon update: Rappahannock County Public Schools canceled school today “due to the impact of the...
by Randy Rieland | Mar 16, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Politics
Watch the meeting: Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, March 12, 2024 Requires financial boost from county The Rappahannock County School Board Tuesday approved a proposed $15 million budget, one that would require a big boost in financial support from the...