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Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles – 3,852,000 steps – through Europe

Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles – 3,852,000 steps – through Europe

by Randy Rieland | Jan 17, 2025 | Art, Features, Politics

Going into retirement one step at a time — Crossing three countries, mountain ranges “Take walks.” It’s a simple bit of health advice often shared with those on the ramp to retirement. But there are walks — and then there are w—a—l—k—s. walk-9g-web.jpgPaula and Edward...
‘God is watching over us’: Culpeper County residents tell of tornado damage

‘God is watching over us’: Culpeper County residents tell of tornado damage

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 13, 2025 | Sidebar

A category F1 tornado touched down in rural Culpeper County Sunday night, destroying most everything in its path. Families affected are still evaluating damage and trying to rebuild from the tragedy that befell their holiday weekend. Eggbornsville Road “We are...
2025’s opening act brings major snowfall to Rappahannock County

2025’s opening act brings major snowfall to Rappahannock County

by Julia Shanahan | Jan 11, 2025 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts

More snow possible for weekend Rappahannock County employees and students were able to enjoy about eight inches of snow that fell earlier this week as life as we knew it shut down — county offices closed, students got an extended winter break and most businesses took...

All Points Broadband to appear at Rappahannock Board of Supervisors meeting

by Julia Shanahan | Jan 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Update: Due to the expected snow storm, Board of Supervisors Chair Debbie Donehey delayed Monday’s planned Board of Supervisors meeting until Wednesday, Jan. 8.  Representatives from All Points Broadband will appear at a Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors...
Drought conditions persist in Rappahannock County, despite showers

Drought conditions persist in Rappahannock County, despite showers

by Bob Hurley | Sep 22, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Health, Politics

‘Mother Nature is 90% of the success of farming’; fall may bring relief The drought of 2024 is sticking around a while longer, even though local streams and rivers are beginning to return to normal seasonal levels, groundwater aquifers are slowly recharging, farmers...
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