by Bob Hurley | Feb 10, 2025 | Agriculture, Business, doers, Education, Local Services, People, Top Story
Background: Co-owner, Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville; director, Rappahannock Nature Camp; member, Rappahannock County School Board representing the Piedmont District since 2008; member, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection Education Committee; former vice...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 27, 2025 | Business, Politics
Environmentalists warn of dire consequences As hulking, energy-guzzling data centers mushroom across the western reaches of Northern Virginia, environmentalists are warning of dire consequences for a local national jewel — Shenandoah National Park. The industry’s...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 26, 2025 | Art, Business, Politics
The Inn at Little Washington, soon to celebrate its 45th birthday, has unveiled a bold expansion plan that pushes the county’s largest private enterprise into new territory, and presents the Town of Washington with significant changes in its streetscape and ambience. ...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 14, 2025 | Education
Spiffy shed to be auctioned in May Two seniors at Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) have taken the lead on a semester-long construction project, building a fully-loaded “she shed/man cave” from the ground up to be auctioned in May....
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Dec 17, 2024 | Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics, Real Estate
Putting ‘faces behind the issue’ RICHMOND — Rappahannock County officials traveled to Richmond last Monday to make an appearance before a subcommittee of the General Assembly as part of their efforts to receive more school funding from the state. County Administrator...
