by Ireland Hayes | Feb 8, 2026 | Local servcies, Sidebar
RappTaxFree is returning for its third year, providing free state and federal tax-filing services to the Rappahannock community every Saturday through Apr. 11 at the Washington Baptist Church, 180 Gay St. in the Town of Washington. RappTaxFree can prepare most...
by Tim Carrington | Jun 6, 2025 | County, Local Government
County’s restaurant owners elated In an unanticipated turnaround Monday, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted down a proposal to raise the county meals and lodging tax from 4% to 6%. The 3-to-2 vote to keep the current rate drew the county’s divisive...
by Tim Carrington | Mar 24, 2025 | County, Education, Infrastructure, Local Government, Politics, Real Estate
County budget tensions: property taxes, schools The Rappahannock County budget is composed of thousands of line items, but the annual debate centers on two: property taxes that provide 49% of the revenue, and public schools which account for 52% of the spending. ...
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...
