Jeffery Dwyer, 61, a Warrenton man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of one of his nephews who came forward with allegations dating back to the 1980s — when he was a child and Dwyer was 20 in Rappahannock — was sentenced to serve 2.5 years of a 20-year sentence in...
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Trade school vs. college: Uptick in area students choosing trades over college
Rappahannock students opt for ‘hands on’ careers It wasn’t that long ago, remembers Dani Pond, when conventional wisdom had it that if you wanted a good career, you better have a degree from a four-year college. “It didn’t matter what degree,” said Pond, supervisor of...
Fletcher pleads not guilty to speeding, DWI
Arrested again for traffic violations James “Bill” Fletcher III pleaded not guilty last Tuesday to speeding and DWI charges stemming from a June arrest, but his trial was postponed until February after a key witness was unable to appear. On Nov. 7, Fletcher was also...
Tremendous turnout in Rappahannock: Nation, county elect Trump
Nearly 80% of Rapp voters cast ballots Political divisiveness seen on the national level did not seem to make its way to Rappahannock County on Election Day as voters across the county turned out in large numbers to cast their ballots. “We might not agree politically,...
Letter: Support the real news!
Commentaries reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: [email protected]. According to a preelection poll by Ipsos, a global market research firm, there was a direct correlation between voting...
Washington Town Council tables Foster Harris rezoning
Awaiting legislation in Richmond that could impact local rules The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Monday to table an application on rezoning the Foster Harris House, deciding to wait on possible legislation coming out of the General Assembly's upcoming...
Rappahannock supervisors approve higher wages for Chester Gap EMS staff
The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Monday unanimously approved funding an increase in wages for the Chester Gap Fire Department EMS staff after an hourly wage discrepancy between Chester Gap paramedics and others in the county was brought to the attention of...
Campaign countdown: The race to Election Day in Rappahannock County
IN PHOTOS: Rappahannock County Republican and Democratic committees host rallies; caravan Local Republicans, Democrats hold friendly rallies Rappahannock voters will head to the polls Tuesday to elect a president, vice president, U.S. senator and member of Congress as...
Town of Washington planners recommend denial for B&B zoning change
Rush River Commons unveils ‘concept’ for second site The Town of Washington Planning Commission recommended denial of an application from Foster Harris House bed and breakfast to change its zoning, after hearing virtually all negative feedback from residents during...
Castleton man steals antique cannons, hunting trailer
Items discovered after DWI arrest A Castleton man pleaded guilty last Thursday to driving while intoxicated as well as stealing items totaling more than $67,000: two antique replica cannons worth $50,000, a $12,000 John Deere tractor and a $5,000 trailer full of...
William Webster: Answering the call of his country
A private man in public service, Rappahannock resident celebrates 100 years “I am an old Navy man, and I heard a bosun’s pipe.” In 1978, that was William H. Webster’s reason for leaving a distinguished judicial career and the possibility of a future seat on the United...
Slow down, Little Washington: Town Council votes to lower speed limit
Washington Town Council, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, 7 p.m.Click above to watch full video coverage of the Washington Town Council's Oct. 15 meeting. The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph in the Town of Washington. A...
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