Brightwood, VA

Alexis Hubbard, a track standout for six years at both Halifax County Middle School and Halifax County High School, will continue her career as a student-athlete at Shenandoah University in Winchester. She made her college destination official a day after qualifying for the state meet in four events, following the...

It was with some amusement that I read in the June 10 Star-Exponent how certain Council members voted to rescind last month’s vote to change the name of Lake Pelham. Other members voted to let the original decision stand. Even stranger was that some of these Council members changed sides since their votes last month, claiming pressure from constituents to change their votes one way or the other. Once again, politics has muddled up what should be a straightforward process.

The front-page articles in Virginia mourning the passing of former Sen. John Warner were rightfully long on superlatives. Sen. Warner was described as an “unmatched leader,” a “giant,” and a “dear friend.” To me, he was all that and more. His reputation as a political maverick was well-documented. He was...

The Scrabble School Preservation Foundation (SSPF) recently held a spring celebration and luncheon at the beautiful Magnolia Vineyards in Amissville. As this was their first opportunity to be together since early 2020 before COVID-19, the group celebrated the past, present and future with 20 board members and guests. Estelle Lewis...

Comment articles reflect the opinion of the writer(s), not the Rapp News. Comment below or by writing a letter to the editor: editor@rappnews.com. The opinion/editorial by Ron Maxwell in the June 3 edition of the Rappahannock News was a clear, common sense example of persuasive argument. Mr. Maxwell brought a detailed and accurate analysis of what the Rush River Commons development would mean to Rappahannock County as we have known and loved it. He also pointed out far more suitable alternatives for the altruistic, multi-purposed solutions the site seems designed to address.

Recorded on June 5th, 2021 as part of the WMRA StoryCorps partnership, we’re sharing a conversation between Christine Jones in McGaheysville, who is the Virginia chapter leader of the non-profit organization, Free Mom Hugs and Ashley Saunders in Broadway, who founded a Facebook group for Parents & Allies of LGBTQ Students in Rockingham County.

CULPEPPER, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - Residents in Culpeper County had to be rescued by fire crews after storms caused heavy flooding in their neighborhood. According to Culpeper Housing & Shelter Services, 20 families were displaced amid the flooding. The Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad shared photos of...

Rockwater Park is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the Town of Culpeper, and a wonderful place for children and adults to gather to experience the joys of nature and good exercise. I applaud the decision to add an attractive and natural fountain in the pathway roundabout. The generous...

The east entrance to the Town of Culpeper will be closed overnight for two weeks while maintenance work on the railroad bridge on State Route 3 Germanna Highway is conducted, the Town of Culpeper Public Works Department announced Friday. A contractor has been scheduled by the department to apply an...

The Arts Center In Orange returned to in-person exhibit openings with an artist reception for its latest exhibit, “Natural Beauty” in the Morin Gallery last Thursday. The juried photography show asked area photographers to submit images that illustrated the “natural beauty” of Central Virginia. Ten artists were chosen by a panel of local judges. Artists featured in the show, which runs through July 24, include: Phil Audibert, Katie Barfield, Harriette Fishburne, Cassidy Girvin, Barry Long, Eleszabeth McNeel, Marty Quaely, William Shaw, Seth Silverstein and Patricia Temples.

A year ago, Sheila Rutherford sat in front of her computer, dreading what she was about to do. Rutherford, the race director for the Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby, had just typed up an email announcing the cancellation of the 2020 race due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She knew she had to send it to all the participants, but she agonized over the widespread disappointment that one click would bring.