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Hardship rains on Rappahannock County farmers

Hardship rains on Rappahannock County farmers

by Randy Rieland | Nov 20, 2023 | Agriculture, Politics

Drought draining ag resources Mike Sands remembers a gut feeling he had around the middle of July. Something didn’t seem right about the weather patterns, he said. There had been a thunderstorm with heavy rain on July 3, but next to no precipitation since then. He...
School Board considers solar panels at Rappahannock County High School

School Board considers solar panels at Rappahannock County High School

by Ireland Hayes | Nov 15, 2023 | Education, Politics

Watch Tuesday’s School Board meeting: Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Nov. 14, 2023 The Rappahannock County School Board heard updates Tuesday on proposed installation of solar panels at the high school, as well as the Future Educators Academy and the...
Ben Venue slave cabins, a reminder of crossroads’ past

Ben Venue slave cabins, a reminder of crossroads’ past

by Luke Christopher | Nov 14, 2023 | Politics

It does not take much imagination to absorb history when you’re standing on the corner of U.S. Route 211 and Richmond Road. As you head north, as Richmond Road becomes Ben Venue Road, the three well-built, well-preserved brick slave cabins are a reminder of the...
Explore, enjoy this weekend’s annual Rappahannock Fall Art Tour

Explore, enjoy this weekend’s annual Rappahannock Fall Art Tour

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Nov 3, 2023 | Art, Education

It’s art tour weekend! RAAC’s 18th annual art tour runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. Admission is free. Here’s a map of the studios and venues across Rappahannock open with weekend. arttour-22_Michael Dennis Studio.jpg...
Rappahannock Benevolent Fund expands its mission

Rappahannock Benevolent Fund expands its mission

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...
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