Rappahannock News

11/13/2025

Happy Camper, an outdoor clothing and equipment store that was previously housed on Sperryville’s Main Street, has reopened for business in the Sperryville Schoolhouse, 12018 Lee Highway. The store is open Friday-Sunday.
Happy Camper

Happy Camper, an outdoor clothing and equipment store that was previously housed on Sperryville’s Main Street, has reopened for business in the Sperryville Schoolhouse, 12018 Lee Highway. The store is

11/13/2025

Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) held its annual assembly on Tuesday to honor county veterans. Students, staff and community members gathered in the gymnasium to celebrate and recognize those who have served.
Rappahannock County Public Schools

Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) held its annual assembly on Tuesday to honor county veterans. Students, staff and community members gathered in the gymnasium to celebrate and recognize those who

11/13/2025

Film features local news challenges, Senior Angels ready for adoption, ‘A Time to Break Silence’ returns and more county happenings in this week's 'The Rapp.'

11/13/2025

A one-time contender to represent Rappahannock in Congress has partially settled a defamation case:

Days before the June 2024 Democratic primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, allegations surfaced that Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, had sexually assaulted a woman. Helmer, who finished second in the crowded contest, later filed a defamation lawsuit claiming the allegations were false an...

11/13/2025

The prestigious MICHELIN Guide has reevaluated The Inn at Little Washington ...

The Inn at Little Washington has lost one of its three Michelin stars, according to media reports on Wednesday night ahead of the Nov. 18 release of this year’s Michelin Guide.

11/12/2025

The Rappahannock Lions Club is sponsoring an “All Rappahannock Talent Show” on Feb. 22 at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. From music to comedy to variety acts, participants of all ages and talents are welcome to participate. More details will be available later next month.

The Rappahannock Lions Club is sponsoring an “All Rappahannock Talent Show” on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. From music to comedy to variety acts,

11/12/2025

Two county residents were indicted on separate fraud charges on Monday — including construction fraud, welfare fraud and forgery:

Grand jury indicts Eddie Fletcher on construction fraud charges

11/12/2025

For agenda items, visit the RCPS' BoardDocs site: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/rcpsva/Board.nsf/Public

11/12/2025

The following home and land transfers were recorded at the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office last week:

11/12/2025

Birding can be a great hobby at any age, but some adaptation may be necessary as we get older and our health erodes. Information on how to bird is readily

11/12/2025

Culpeper's business community gave its top honor to Full Circle Thrift Store manager David Martin at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce annual banquet:

David Martin, manager of Full Circle Thrift, was honored with the 2025 L.B. Henretty Outstanding Citizen Award by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce for his decades of public service and community impact.

11/12/2025

While many of us grapple with the idea of putting an elephant-sized courthouse into the space occupied by a much-loved housecat, and a seven-foot-high grey wall that has emerged to