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Super Tuesday: Trump, Biden win primaries in Rappahannock

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 7, 2024 | Business, Politics

Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden seem all but guaranteed to compete again for the presidency this November after taking the lead in the Republican and Democratic primary races Tuesday in Virginia as well as on the national level and in...
Elusive bobcats inspire wonder

Elusive bobcats inspire wonder

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Mar 4, 2024 | Agriculture, Education, Health, Politics

Smithsonian study seeks to protect species If you spend a lot of time in the woods, but you’ve never seen a bobcat, chances are a bobcat has seen you. Virginia’s bobcat population is thriving, and these elusive creatures can show themselves—or not—with ease. Though...
Rappahannock basketball teams fall short of state finals

Rappahannock basketball teams fall short of state finals

by Ireland Hayes | Feb 28, 2024 | Education

RCPS girl basketball lineupThe RCPS varsity girls basketball team lined up for the national anthem at the Bull Run District Tournament on Feb. 12. The Rappahannock County Public Schools’ (RCPS) basketball teams fought hard this season, finishing near the top of region...
Shannon Grimsley: ‘Cheerleader-in-chief’ for Rappahannock County Public Schools

Shannon Grimsley: ‘Cheerleader-in-chief’ for Rappahannock County Public Schools

by Ireland Hayes | Feb 23, 2024 | Business, Education, Politics

The ‘super’ in school superintendent takes on new meaning Grimsley-15c-web.jpgGrimsley took on the job of driving a school bus to help fill a need for drivers in the county, but really enjoys driving and has continued to substitute drive after all of the district’s...
Rappahannock County Public Schools honors Teachers of the Year

Rappahannock County Public Schools honors Teachers of the Year

by Ireland Hayes | Feb 23, 2024 | Education

Rappahannock County Public Schools honored two teachers this month with the title of Teacher of the Year for the 2023-24 school year.  Elaine McCabe was named the Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES) Teacher of the Year, and Scott Stephens was named both the...
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