by Ireland Hayes | Nov 7, 2023 | Art, Politics
donehey rapp cellarsWakefield District Supervisor Debbie Donehey greets supporters during an August event at Rappahannock Cellars in Huntly. Donehey’s campaign has raised the most With Election Day fast approaching on Nov. 7, Rappahannock candidates have raised a...
by Randy Rieland | Nov 3, 2023 | Art, Education, Politics
Moving beyond emergency aid, a new program helps people get back on their feet Sometimes it’s a plea to help cover next month’s rent — or an electric bill. Other times, it’s about paying for a critical home repair or fixing a car so someone can get to their job. In...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Oct 29, 2023 | Agriculture, Crime and Courts, Health, Politics
Habitat loss, poaching threaten the ancient reptile in Virginia The next time you see a turtle think of what life on earth might have been like 220 million years ago. Turtles have been around for that long. They saw dinosaurs come and go; survived the Ice Age; and...
by Ireland Hayes | Oct 28, 2023 | Politics
The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) has announced that the Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket is the recipient of its $10,000 grant. Eight students, including one from Rappahannock County High...
by Ireland Hayes | Oct 21, 2023 | Education
PTO clothing closet ribbon cuttingShelly Stoner, president of the Rappahannock PTO, cuts the ribbon on the clothing cottage at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Oct. 11. Volunteer built, discreetly located and stocked with new and gently used goods The...
