by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 1, 2024 | Agriculture, Crime and Courts, Politics
03202024_Fire_Hayes_01-web.jpgA firefighter watches a brush fire through thick smoke along Route 211 in Washington the afternoon of March 20. County official: ‘I could not have had more pride’ The Rappahannock County volunteer fire and rescue system was challenged on...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Mar 28, 2024 | Business, Health, Local Services, Politics
The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously approved allowing the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company to temporarily operate under the county’s EMS license until the company can operate independently. Because the station has been without an EMS...
by Ireland Hayes | Mar 21, 2024 | Education, Local Services, Politics
Video: Fire near Washington, VirginiaVideo | Firefighters try to contain a fire next to Route 211 near the Town of Washington about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday afternoon update: Rappahannock County Public Schools canceled school today “due to the impact of the...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Mar 15, 2024 | Education
Foothills Forum and the Rappahannock News are hosting a Storytelling Contest for Rappahannock County students for a chance to win up to $500. We want you to showcase your creative ability to tell a story and be featured in the Rappahannock News. Who can participate?...
by Ireland Hayes | Mar 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hundreds of spectators gathered around the horse track on Saturday to kick off the 2024 Rappahannock Hunt Spring Point-to-Point Races. RappHunt-7b-web.jpgSpectators watch a race at the Point-to-Point races at the Rappahannock Hunt on March 2. Held at The Hill Farm in...
