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Second Annual Community Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

Second Annual Community Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jun 8, 2026 | Art, Sidebar, Top Story

Foothills Forum and the Rappahannock News are inviting photographers to showcase the people, places and moments that make Rappahannock County unique in the second annual Community Photo Contest. Last year’s inaugural contest drew submissions from across the...
Stray bullet narrowly misses neighbor during target practice

Stray bullet narrowly misses neighbor during target practice

by Ireland Hayes | May 23, 2026 | Crime and Courts, Sidebar

Nine people appeared in Rappahannock County District Court Tuesday after their March target practice led to a stray bullet narrowly missing a neighbor’s head.  On the afternoon of March 21, a call came into the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) dispatch line...
Sperryville couple moves to buy some Miller family land

Sperryville couple moves to buy some Miller family land

by Tim Carrington | May 19, 2026 | Agriculture, Environment, Real Estate, Sidebar, Top Story

Fate of Waterpenny Farm, Sperryville River Trail in question The unwinding of the Clifford Miller III family’s vast Sperryville landholdings and partnerships accelerated last weekend when a local couple, Pat Snyder and Bob Kramer, signed a contract to buy 17 acres...
Doers’ Profiles: Emily Morgan and Tim Grimes

Doers’ Profiles: Emily Morgan and Tim Grimes

by Bob Hurley | May 19, 2026 | doers, People, Sidebar

Background  Emily: Former speech pathologist and now an attorney specializing in end-of-life legal matters; leads the pastoral care team at Trinity Episcopal Church and is active in the altar guild; provides behind-the-scenes support for RAAC Theatre productions;...
‘Once in a lifetime’: Washington resident meets King Charles III during royal visit

‘Once in a lifetime’: Washington resident meets King Charles III during royal visit

by Ireland Hayes, Julia Shanahan | May 6, 2026 | People, Sidebar, Top Story

Pat Giles didn’t expect to make history — she just didn’t want to miss it. But four hours after taking her place along a barricade in downtown Front Royal last Thursday, the Town of Washington resident found herself face to face with King Charles III and Queen Camilla...
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