Walker Jones, PC, with offices in Old Town Warrenton and the Town of Washington, announced on Wednesday that John C. Clark has joined the firm as partner.

For homes relying on electricity for heat, bills could increase by $1,249, or 12%. About 65% of homes in the South rely on electricity for heat.

Town of Washington Mayor Joe Whited recently held a roundtable meeting with local business leaders to facilitate discussion on what could be done to improve the economic environment around town.

The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce announced Monday Amy Frazier has been named the President/CEO, effective Feb. 13.

The San Francisco Chronicle awarded Gray Ghost Winery a gold medal in the newspaper’s annual wine competition for the 2019 reserve cabernet sauvignon, according to a news release from the vineyard.

Charlotte Wagner, owner of a dog training facility in Sperryville, in November appealed a notice of violation submitted to the county by neighboring property owners alleging misuse of agriculturally zoned land where she conducts business.

Jeff Say, President/CEO, of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce will be leaving the position Feb. 17, the Chamber announced Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Paladin Life Care has promoted Sheila Kirkbride to chief operating officer, according to a news release.

The North Carolina-based mega bank confirmed that its branch at 644 Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill will close on March 28, 2023.

High fuel costs are eating into rural Americans’ disposable income at a faster rate than urban households, according to a new study.

The CVS Pharmacy location at 605 Frost Avenue in Warrenton will close permanently on September 27.

State and local officials, including Gov. Glenn Youngkin, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to kick-off the opening of a 20,000-square-foot office and manufacturing facility in Fauquier County that specializes in developing advanced, state-of-the-art tactical missiles.

Milda Vaivada is having a grand opening for her remarkable Flint Hill gift shop this Sunday.

Karen Mosebrook makes Culpeper and Rappahannock a little sweeter. As the owner of Sperryville Pike chocolate shop Cocoa Manna, she fills her shelves with delicious bean-to-bar chocolate and the hearts of local customers who suffer from having a sweet tooth.

Local business Appleton Campbell is a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award from Carrier for the eighth year in a row.

It’s been a long time coming. Delayed by a global health crisis, for the first time in two years Businesses of Rappahannock held a networking mixer, much to the delight of the more than 80 who attended the event last Wednesday afternoon at the Blue Rock.

The Inn at Little Washington for the fourth consecutive year retained its three-Michelin-starred status on Wednesday, continuing its reign as the only restaurant in the Washington, D.C. area to currently hold the distinction.

After a two-year hiatus, Businesses of Rappahannock is resuming the organization’s networking events this Wednesday (May 4).

Charlotte Wagner, proprietor of the recently approved Amissville dog training facility, said on Thursday she won’t be moving forward with construction after residents petitioned the decision by the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals to grant her permission to build the business.

Two bills introduced by Republicans to halt future minimum wage increases have advanced to the House floor.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved an application for two campsites at the Chapelle Charlemagne Vineyards in Flint Hill, with Piedmont Supervisor Christine Smith voting against it.

Before moving forward with its own deliberations, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors agreed to draft a letter to the Town of Washington asking for more specific information regarding the town’s request to enter into an agreement with the county for a potential boundary line adjustment.

But said trial indicated power provider is ‘not as cooperative as it should be’

The Rappahannock County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Jan. 19 to hear input from residents on a proposed dog kennel and training center in Amissville following a preliminary review of a revised application from Charlotte Wagner on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Rappahannock County’s Liz Johnson of Mountain View Marketing is part of a panel of professionals offering their experienced advice to small businesses.

Join Businesses of Rappahannock and the Rappahannock News in supporting Small Business Saturday!

A request by the owner of the Chapelle Charlemagne Vineyard in Flint Hill for a special permit to operate two campsites behind the winery was backed by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission on Wednesday. 

An important advisory from Businesses of Rappahannock President Theresa Wood:

Harris Teeter stores nationwide, including nearby in Warrenton, have reduced their store hours until further notice, citing the shortage of labor caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.