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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.
Give them a chance and Rappahannock County citizens will speak freely about what divides us – and unites us – living in this place we call home.
For farmers and food-related businesses, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S inflation, and China’s lockdown of 40-some cities hit by COVID-19, have ignited a tsunami of economic woes. What’s surprising is the speed with which the disruptions have pushed up prices for nearly everything farmers need to stay in business — fertilizer, livestock feed, labor and fuel.
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).
Wegmans on Thursday announced it will eliminate plastic bags companywide by the end of year.
More rooms, enhanced e-commerce sales, a spa, an expanded event space, Patty O’s replicas in luxe places: They’re among the possibilities for Patrick O’Connell’s glitzy enterprise.
In a 5 to 4 vote, the Culpeper County Planning Commision voted last week to recommend the denial of a rezoning request from Amazon to construct a data center in Stevensburg.
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.
With energy, wisdom and optimism, the county’s next generation collectively offers a more nuanced take on the challenges of living in our aging community
Home builder Lennar has green lighted sales to home buyers interested in becoming some of the first property owners in Culpeper County’s newest home development, Stonehaven in Jeffersonton, near the Rappahannock line.
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.
Rappahannock restaurants this past fall reported experiencing shortages in both labor and supplies, paired for some with inflationary concerns, that strained them during the most critical tourism season of the year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted and then curtailed non-emergency medical procedures, Fauquier Hospital earned a $13.8-million profit in 2020, according to a new industry report.
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 News owner expands with addition of Fauquier County digital news site
Rappahannock County’s Liz Johnson of Mountain View Marketing is part of a panel of professionals offering their experienced advice to small businesses.
After realizing what she described as having the privilege of growing up on a farm and learning about environmental sustainability at a young age, Isabelle Heydt, 28, moved back to Rappahannock County two years ago to work on her family farm, raising cattle, livestock and a toddler.
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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:
Possible ordinance amendment about golf driving ranges postponed until after election
While most Rappahannock restaurants are encouraging — not requiring — employees to get vaccinated, managers say most of their staff have chosen to get the shot.
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.
After two failed votes, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a special exception permit for a third brewery to be built in Sperryville under the condition that the business owner reapply for the permit in three years.
An exclusive analysis by the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism of federal and state workplace safety data found increasing complaints, decreasing inspections during pandemic
The ‘Little Apple’ faces both challenges and opportunities as residents look toward the village’s future
Nearly 5,000 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners face the possibility of disconnection of service unless they set up a payment arrangement. As the Cooperative begins transitioning to normal billing and payment processes on Sept. 1, it wants to work with members to establish…
A veteran business executive has returned to neighboring Fauquier County to lead the local Chamber of Commerce, according to Rappahannock resident Marianne Clyde, who chairs the chamber’s board of directors. Here’s the full news release:
Three Blacksmiths, the acclaimed upscale Sperryville restaurant, was sold on Monday to a Washington, D.C. couple with extensive experience in the food and hospitality industries.
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Rappahannock Cellars in March 2020, owner John Delmare initially thought the worst. Instead, the year 2020 brought some of the highest revenues Rappahannock Cellars has ever seen
Three internet service providers responded to the Rappahannock County Broadband Authority’s official request for information (RFI) last week, bringing the county one small step closer to procuring broadband for unserved areas.
Together with Robbie Critzer, who recently became the store manager, Williams decided to expand the store’s retail offerings and restore the space to its glory days as a market.
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Rappahannock Cellars in March 2020, owner John Delmare initially thought the worst.
Bar Francis owner Craig Batchelor was excited to see familiar faces fill the venue after opening in late June for the first time in more than a year. The Sperryville bar closed in the spring of 2020 because of pandemic restrictions.
‘It’s time for a new beginning and expanded presenceThat’s Rappahannock County’s new slogan courtesy of Businesses of Rappahannock (BOR), a local community organization dedicated to promoting the county’s various small and growing businesses. The slogan is part of a new rebranding campaign aimed at putting Rappahannock County on the map — literally.
The study was sponsored by the Sperryville Community Alliance (SCA), a nonprofit group of local business leaders and community members. The volunteer organization sponsors community activities such as the SperryFest duck race on the Thornton River, concerts and walking trails.
The ambition of the Rush River Commons might be the “fix” for something that simply isn’t broken, but it could and likely would have the effect of forever changing the easy, quiet pace and the “down home” way of life here.
A delighted smile is the natural response to stepping over the threshold of Sperryville’s Thornton River Art.
The marquee at Regal Cinemas' Culpeper location indicates the theater will resume operations on May 21, a reopening that comes as litigation over the town's decision to terminate the company's lease on the Main Street theater continues winding through federal court.
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