County and Town Meetings and Notices
On Monday, June 2, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at a 2 p. m. session and again at 7 p.m. for a public hearing. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Traffic Stops
During the week of May 20 through the 26, sheriff's deputies in Rappahannock County made 87 traffic stops, resulting in 116 citations, as reported by Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Smith: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Gray Ghost sweeps International Wine Competition
Gray Ghost swept the 21st Annual Tasters Guild International Wine Judging held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, winning medals on all eleven wines entered, making them the most awarded Virginia winery in the competition! Gray Ghost earned eight silver medals for the Adieu, Gewürztraminer, Vidal Blanc, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Ranger Reserve and Cabernet Franc. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Boatbuilder Andrew Smith launches skiff
"Putting a boat in the water for the first time gives me a satisfying sense of closure." | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fall 5K being planned for Sperryville
A note to runners in Rappahannock County and throughout the region: Mark Oct. 25 on your calendars. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Traffic Stops
During the week of May 20 through the 26, sheriff's deputies in Rappahannock County made 87 traffic stops, resulting in 116 citations, as reported by Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Smith: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
REMEMBERING:
Jimmy Swindler II, Natalie Hathaway, Phyllis and Jimmy Swindler, Babette Swindler, and Mark Esola take a few moments by the Sperryville Veterans Memorial after the Memorial Service in Sperryville on Monday | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Cost of Farming on the Rise
Good news for farmers – the price of crops has risen dramatically in the past year, bringing bigger profits. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Pure innocence
Those of you who know me already know what I’m about to write, and have been waiting to see it in print. I was told before coming a grandparent what a wonderful thing it was and how it was going to be. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Welch graduates
Nathan Welch graduated from Longwood University May 10, 2008 obtaining a degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Computer Security, Forensics and Law. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Help available for septic systems
Last winter, the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District began facilitating a program to help Rappahannock County homeowners improve the performance of their septic systems. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Religious Notes
Washington Baptist Church would like to invite all the children to their annual Vacation Bible School, co-sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church the week of June 23-27 from 9 a.m. to noon . | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Come to the concert at The Theatre House!
Paul Reisler & a Thousand Questions featuring Howard Levy will perform in Rappahannock County | 0 comments - ›› more ...
"It was a Blue Ribbon Spectacular day"
The Rappahannock County Garden Club had a flower show. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Goff graduates
Kelly Ann Goff graduated from Old Dominion University, on Saturday, May 10, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies majoring in elementary education. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Buy now
Market flooded with foreclosures, low-interest rates combine to create affordability | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Moffett and Bane exchange vows
Sally Page Moffett and Thomas Latane Bane were married on March 29, 2008 at St. James Episcopal Church in Lees burg, Va. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
National EMS Week
The week of May 18 marks the beginning of National Emergency Medical Services Week. This is the time when Fire and EMS agencies recognize providers for their commitment and life saving efforts, as well as a time to get the word out. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Cooter celebrates THE LINK
Ben "Cooter" Jones and "Cooter’s Garage Band" will be making marvelous music at the Sperryville SchoolHouse on Sunday, May 25, from 1 – 4 p.m. to benefit the new Rappahannock Community Center, THE LINK. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
SALUTING SHERIFFS
Last Friday, May 16, there was a very special gathering at the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office when past sheriffs gathered for a Police Officer Memorial Picnic. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
And the rockets red glare...again
Last summer thanks to the efforts of a group of stalwart community fireworks fans, the fields at the Thornton Hill Hounds racecourse were covered with tents, parked cars and most spectacularly with colorful, spread blankets stacked with happy folks. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
County grant will fund tourism website
Rappahannock County Administrator John W. McCarthy announced last week that the County has received a 2:1 matching grant in the amount of $10,500 from Virginia Tourism Corporation to support the development and marketing of an official county wide tourism website. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Woodward weds Voorhies
Shannon R. Woodward of Washington, Va. and Corey P. Voorhies of Culpeper, Va. were united in marriage on April 19, at the Luray Pentecostal Church. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Norman graduates
The Acting President, the Faculty, and the Centennial Graduating Class of the University of Mary Washington announce Eric Andrew Norman was a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art Magna Cum Laude on Saturday, May 10, at Ball Circle, Fredericksburg, Va. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Henry receives accolades
The Long and Foster Annual Awards Meeting was held in April. Emily Henry was recognized as the 2007 Overall Top Producer and Top Salesperson. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Two animals test positive for rabies in Rappahannock
Vaccinate your pets this Saturday at RAWL in Amissville. Phone (540) 937-3336 | 0 comments - ›› more ...
An unforgettable winter weekend
It was late on the evening of February 1 of this year. I had just fallen asleep at around 11:30 p.m. when I was awakened at 1:30 a.m. by one of the embassy staff members. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Spark! recharges Rappahannock
Ki Theatre changes name and expands horizons | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Morgan honored for her work with seniors
Sallie Morgan, Project Director of the Aging Together Partnership, was acknowledged for her contributions in the field of aging at the April 17 meeting of the Aging Together Coordinating Council. Among those honoring Ms. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Having Fun
Junior court prince Steve Dodson and junior court princess Megan Wheatley took time out for a quick pose. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Religious Notes
The Women's Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association, Inc. will host a "Dollars for Scholars" Revival beginning Thursday, May 22 through May 24, 7:30 p.m. nightly at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Rd., Rixeyville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Takao returns to The Theatre
On Saturday, May 31, at 8 p.m. the pianist Naoko Takao returns to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia to play a concert of classical music which will include works by Brahms, Schubert and Albeniz. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Darden found dead
The word spread quickly through the Rappahannock community late Tuesday. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
An easy way to give
The Rappahannock Lions Club has developed an amazingly easy and efficient way for Rappahannock citizens – and anyone else for that matter – to support our fire and rescue squads. The Lions’ project is outlined in today’s letter to the editor from Jim Blubaugh. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Celebrate the county: Come to Gourmet Rappahannock!
Barbara Adolfi is a woman of action. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Congregation comes together
There's a congregation in Huntly that needs help. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
No cheering at the school
The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors ordered that more be squeezed out of the school budget, and that is what happened Tuesday evening at the meeting of the county’s school board. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Home and land transfers:
These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk's office between May 2 and May 8. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
It's a girl
Jason and Nicole Brady of Flint Hill are delighted to announce the birth of their firstchild, a daughter, Tana Nicole, on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 5:33 a.m.,at Fairfax Hospital. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Local couple gets Smart to get better gas mileage
On Earth Day, April 22, Keith and Sylvie Rowand rolled up to the Rappahannock News looking very green in their new Smart car. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Pet owners concerned by dog disappearances
They don't think it's a coincidence. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fauquier Board delays Marriott hunting preserve, shooting range proposal
Like any private enterprise, Marriott Ranch near Hume must find innovative ways to pay the bills, according to General Manager Lanier Cate. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Alternative Energy: Not so alternative any more?
When the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection started getting ready for its third annual Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo, the coordinators discussed whether the "Alternative" part of the event’s name was still appropriate. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Morels and more
If you enjoy eating or hunting the illusive morel mushroom, I can only say if you don’t get your belly full this year, there is little hope for you. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Buy Fresh, Buy Local
Residents of the Northern Piedmont will soon be one step closer to their local farmers. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
The Year of the Frog
Fossils tell us that amphibians were the first animals with backbones to emerge from the primeval swamps and venture on to the land, nearly 400 million years ago. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Religious Notes
The First Baptist Church family of Washington will be celebrating their pastor, Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant's 31st anniversary on Sunday, May 18. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Celebrating 70
Glenn (Buck) Williams and Anna Byrd (Cannon) Williams were recently honored for 70 years of marriage | 0 comments - ›› more ...
"Forever Young"
Rappahannock County High School held their prom this past Saturday, May 3. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Morels and more
If you enjoy eating or hunting the illusive morel mushroom, I can only say if you don’t get your belly full this year, there is little hope for you. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Chappell back to the cutting board
When the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors cast their votes on Monday for the proposed 2008-2009 School Budget, the outcome came as little surprise. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Sports program benefits from pageant
Organized to benefit the Rappahannock County School Sports Association, Terri Diley, along with a cadre of supporters, hosted the 2008 Miss Skyline Pageant on April 26. The event was held in the auditorium at Rappahannock County High School. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
It's a Valentine boy!
Adam and Michelle Duncan of Markham, Va. are delighted to announce the birth of a son, Andrew Collins Duncan, on February 14 at Fauquier Hospital. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
It's a boy!
Donald and Haf Corbin of Flint Hill, Virginia would like to announce the birth of their son, Owen Lewis, on April 14, 2008 at Fauquier Hospital at 1:43 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Correction
Fodderstack 10-K organizer Jean Lillard submitted final race times for the female 12 and under category. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Baumgardner to head Starfish Mentoring Program
Headwaters is delighted to announce that Ann H. Baumgardner has been named to the position of Director of the Starfish Mentoring Program. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Crawford and Todd announce engagement
Curtis and Betty Crawford are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Crawford to Zackery Todd, son of Brenda Smoot. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Wild for turkeys?
Come to the First Annual Hunting Heritage Banquetat the Link in Sperryville | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Mad About You!
"Mad About You!" is the title of the concert which the beautiful soprano Jacqueline Neimat will bring to the Theatre at Washington, Virginia on Saturday, May 17. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Expo Bigger, Better
The Third Annual Piedmont Alternative Energy Expo, a project of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, is just over a week away. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
"And the band played on..."
When Matt Yonkey arrived on the scene to be Rappahannock County High School's band director in 2004, there were only 20 students that played in the marching and concert band. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Blue Ridge Chorale Concert at The Theatre
Sing a song for unsung heroesSing from sea to shining seaAs the faithful sang before youSing the Song of Liberty. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
The Mother of All Shows
Never asleep at the wheel, the artists of the Six Pack Gallery have installed a show-of-shows in honor of Mothers' Day. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Religious Notes
The First Baptist Church family of Washington will be celebrating their pastor, Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant's 31st anniversary on Sunday, May 18. Lunch will be served after morning service. For more information, call Mary Grows at 540-675-3381. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Conservation Gala to be held May 15
Attend the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) Gala and save the county! | 0 comments - ›› more ...