by Lindsay Sonnett | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized |
On November 19, Foothills Forum, a journalism partner of the Rappahannock News, met and selected its new board chair Andy Alexander, long-time Rapp resident and former ombudsman of The Washington Post. Alexander succeeds Larry “Bud’ Meyer, Foothills...
by Lindsay Sonnett | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Hello, Friends. Welcome Ben Peters! The early observations about life and local news from Ben Peters, newly arrived editor of the Rappahannock News, say a lot about our unique county and about Ben himself. Most formerly the associate editor of the weekly Athens (Ohio)...
by Lindsay Sonnett | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized |
As we head into the Memorial Day weekend and summer 2021 (hopefully featuring long-delayed, in-person gatherings among your families and friends), let us share a few insider news morsels. Detailing a unique partnership in local news “It’s about collaboration between a...
by Lindsay Sonnett | May 24, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Donate from now until May 4 Spring brings to Rappahannock blossoming flowers and seasonal smells, farmers’ markets, hikers and bikers … and Give Local Piedmont! For eight years, the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation has sponsored this online fundraising campaign,...
by Lindsay Sonnett | May 24, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Introducing the Shoe Leather Fund — A new way to support community news For seven years Foothills has supported in-depth, explanatory reporting while, at the same time, being agile and responsive to changing community needs (see C-19 Daily Update below). Now,...
