Breaking News
Our continuous COVID-19 coverage blog
Latest Posts
U.S. Capitol Police arrested Wesley Allen Beeler, a Front Royal resident, Friday evening after he tried to pass throu…
Hal Hunter: Long time Rappahannock County volunteer and activist who has led community efforts in historic preservati…
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) announced Friday afternoon that it has begun conducting closed “point…
Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, told the Rappahannock News on Friday that his p…
On Wednesday night Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, told his mailing list that M…
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced today that University of Virginia Dr. Came…
Days after a southern Virginia newspaper called for the resignation of newly-elected Republican Rep. Bob Good, accusi…
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance in Rappahannock will be a virtual presentation on Sunday, Ja…
The following home and land transfers were recorded at the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office Jan. 5-11
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D Roosevelt, Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles — and now Patrick O’Conn…
Next Thursday, Jan. 14, Businesses of Rappahannock will sponsor a fire safety seminar for all interested Rappahannock…
The Middle Street Gallery in Washington. is putting on its annual Members and Friends exhibition, on exhibit from Fri…
February 25, 1960: Miss Alice Wood, daughter of Mrs. Downing Wood of Washington, was the lucky person given the clock…
Rappahannock County Public Schools Superintendent Shannon Grimsley announced at Tuesday night’s school board meeting …
The latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey confirms that small businesses remain c…
As we look towards 2021, we’ve been reflecting on all the challenges and changes the past year has brought us. From c…
To my delight I just saw that Devin Sherwood’s cartoons are going to be published in the Rapp News. No surprise to se…
Powhatan referred to the Manahoac tribe as Anchanachuck — “those who hunt in the mountains.” The small band of Native…
The latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey confirms that small businesses remain c…
As we look towards 2021, we’ve been reflecting on all the challenges and changes the past year has brought us. From c…
To my delight I just saw that Devin Sherwood’s cartoons are going to be published in the Rapp News. No surprise to se…
The late Phil Irwin has been fondly remembered and eulogized by nearly everyone here. Though he can’t speak tonight, …
DAILY NEWSLETTER
Rapp News and Foothills Forum are continuously covering the impact of COVID-19 on our community. Sign up to have the C-19 Daily Update delivered to your inbox every morning.
Click here to sign up...
In-Depth Reporting
Community support for the nonprofit, nonpartisan Foothills Forum provides research and reporting about Rappahannock County matters, in collaboration with the Rappahannock News.
Here's our work so far...
Most Popular
Articles
- A rare peek into Rappahannock’s prehistoric past
- Coronavirus updates: The local impact
- President of prominent Virginia gun lobby suspended from Facebook
- ‘Phase 1b’ vaccinations now available for all Rapp residents 65 and over
- The Rapp for Jan. 14
- Supervisor Ron Frazier says he steered clear of U.S. Capitol breach
- GOP senator seeks religious exemption for vaccination during public health emergencies
- RCPS teachers, staff to get COVID-19 vaccine
- Konick’s service with county government draws to close
- Front Royal man arrested at checkpoint near Capitol with gun, ammo
Images
Videos
Rappahannock Weather
Right Now
- Humidity: 68%
- Cloud Coverage:49%
- Wind: 2 mph
- UV Index: 2 Low
- Sunrise: 07:28:02 AM
- Sunset: 05:17:30 PM
Today
Partly cloudy. High 47F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Low 28F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy. High 42F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Bean Hollow isn’t exactly Piccadilly Circus, but they now likely have one thing in common: a red London phone booth. …
Abandoned root cellars aren’t uncommon in Rappahannock County, including this one near the base of Googe Mountain tha…
A bright sun illuminates Mary’s Rock Tunnel on the heels of the recent winter storm that dumped upwards of a foot of …
Santa won’t overshoot the Laurel Mills Store during his sleigh ride next week, what with its bright and festive Chris…
All news, no paper
For the current week's full Rappahannock News - usually available by 9 p.m. Wednesdays - check out our E-Edition, where you can sign up for your free four-week, no-strings, no-credit-card trial subscription!
As we turn the pages of the calendar and welcome another year — and decade — there is considerable optimism that 2021…
To start the new year right, my late mother-in-law had to cook her black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Why do you eat …
Santa is making sure that Rudolph has his mask on right before making his delivers.
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.