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They’re back!: Lanternflies return to Rappahannock in swarms

They’re back!: Lanternflies return to Rappahannock in swarms

by Ireland Hayes | Jul 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Sidebar, Top Story

Spotted lanternflies, and more of them, are back in Rappahannock County this summer — with a vengeance.  “There’s a greater presence throughout the county than last year,” said Adam Downing, forestry extension agent for the Northwest District, which includes...
Tariffs cause uncertainty among local farmers

Tariffs cause uncertainty among local farmers

by Gracie Hart Brooks | May 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Top Story

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are causing uncertainties in the global agricultural sector.  Once again, local farmers may be affected.  Tariffs of at least 10% across all countries are now in effect, with higher rates for those deemed “worst offenders”...
Easter sunrise on Red Oak Mountain: ‘a magical moment’

Easter sunrise on Red Oak Mountain: ‘a magical moment’

by Tim Carrington | Apr 20, 2025 | Features, People, Top Story

Trinity Church carries on 40-year-old tradition  The Trinity Episcopal Church Sunrise Easter Service on Red Oak Mountain — 6 o’clock April 20 — is all about overlapping: The highest feast in the Christian calendar overlaps with the celebrated burst of spring, which...
Todd Summers: Coming to the rescue for years

Todd Summers: Coming to the rescue for years

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 6, 2025 | Features, Fire/Rescue, Local servcies, People, Top Story

Sperryville chief retires, addresses emergency care You just never know. Two decades ago, when he was working on global health issues with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or before that, when he was helping to shape HIV/AIDS policy in the Clinton White House,...
Centreville man in court on charge of stealing BMW at the Inn at Little Washington

Centreville man in court on charge of stealing BMW at the Inn at Little Washington

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 4, 2025 | Crime and Courts

Quoc Bao Vuong, a Centreville man accused of stealing a rental car from The Inn at Little Washington, appeared in Rappahannock County General District Court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on a grand larceny charge.  A public defender was appointed to Vuong’s case...
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