The medical cannabis market is the only way to legally purchase cannabis in Virginia. But, current Virginia patients point to the program’s shortcomings, and cannabis advocates say top state officials and lawmakers are actively suppressing it.

As county officials continue to deliberate over several proposed courthouse designs, the Rappahannock County Buildings Committee will host residents and officials on the site of the new courthouse, where engineers have outlined a basic footprint for the new building.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a list of unpaved roads that are designated by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to receive a hard surface in the next six years.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Monday adopted a new tax ordinance in a 4-1 vote that will prohibit residents from qualifying for permits from the county if their taxes are not up to date.

Three-term incumbent Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania) was named the General Election Republican nominee for Virginia’s 28th Senate District on Saturday after handily defeating challenger Mike Allers in a firehouse primary.

The Rappahannock County Planning Commission on Wednesday tabled an application to operate an event space on F.T. Valley Road and unanimously recommended approval of two tourist homes on agriculturally-zoned properties.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission in a joint meeting on Monday both voted unanimously to strip the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) of its legislative powers, reducing the body’s focus to just appeals and variances.

Government bodies in Virginia cannot ask the public to sit in a separate room and observe their meetings through a video feed only, according to the Supreme Court of Virginia. 

Missy McCool, a stay-at-home mom who serves on a number of local bodies and organizations, announced on Monday that she’s planning to mount a campaign to win the open Hampton District School Board seat.

The Rappahannock County Buildings Committee will consider hiring an architecture and engineering specialist to help the body make progress on restoring and renovating deteriorating county buildings in the Town of Washington.

A long simmering conflict between the The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals and county administration has boiled over in recent weeks, and the BZA is potentially facing significant restructuring by the Board of Supervisors.

A TikTok trend of people cashing out unclaimed property held by state governments is helping break records in Virginia’s Treasury Department and fill the pockets of Virginians with money they’re rightfully owed. 

Election season in Rappahannock County is getting underway with a bevy of local races that appear from the outset to be largely uncontested.

Amazon Data Services has filed a motion with the Fauquier Circuit Court requesting permission to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the environmental nonprofit Citizens for Fauquier County and 10 Warrenton residents against the town of Warrenton regarding the Town Council’s decision to approve the tech giant’s request to build a data center at the town’s eastern gateway.

The Town of Washington Architectural Review Board in February elected Deb Harris, previously the body’s secretary who also co-owns the Gay Street Inn, as board chair, replacing Drew Mitchell in the role.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted nearly unanimously on two major reforms to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) that would limit the body’s scope of power and potentially expand its membership size.

In a 4-0 vote, The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors accepted the terms of a proposed boundary line adjustment agreement with the Town of Washington and authorized the document to be submitted to the Commission on Local Government for review.

The Rappahannock County Planning Commission last Wednesday recommended that two special use permits for tourist homes be approved.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday unanimously approved a letter sent to the chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, requesting that its members seek additional zoning and legal training following a recent decision that drew criticism from some officials who argued it…

The Buildings Committee met last Thursday, and members agreed that they need a clear proposal to present to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors on how they plan to approach renovations for deteriorating county buildings in the Town of Washington in order for progress to continue on the projects.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will send the Board of Zoning Appeals a “strongly worded letter” outlining their concerns with regards to the BZA’s recent decision to allow a Sperryville dog trainer to operate without a special use permit.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet for a special called session on Friday to discuss potentially appealing a February Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) decision to allow a Sperryville dog trainer to use agriculturally-zoned land without a special use permit.

The Rappahannock County budget – normally long on detail and short on drama – has been yanked into a showdown over tax increases that promises a spring of debate and painful choices.  

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet for a special called session on Friday to discuss potentially appealing a February Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) decision to allow a Sperryville dog trainer to use agriculturally-zoned land without a special use permit.

A prospective candidate has emerged in the Jackson District seeking to secure a place on the ballot in the upcoming race for Board of Supervisors.

With construction of Rush River Commons forging ahead, a clearer picture has emerged of the organizations that will occupy the forthcoming mixed-use development in the Town of Washington.

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors met for their monthly meeting on Monday, where they received updates from various institutions in the county on major projects, including the revitalization of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company, a potential boundary line adjustment agreement a…

Supervisor Keir Whitson suffered a catastrophic heart attack last year and lived to tell of it

Right before the 2023 General Assembly session began, a Virginia Commonwealth University poll found inflation was still a top issue Virginians want their elected officials to address.