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Celebrating ladies behind the Blue Door
The Ladies Lunch Bunch savored the ambiance and every morsel of Andrea Pace’s, executive chef par excellence, culinary gifts and we appreciated his offer to arrange a tailor-made menu, sensitive to the...
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Remembering Buddy Whorton
The soul of a beloved local man now rests eternally in the arms of the Prince of Peace. Franklin Lee Whorton, better known to all as Buddy, leaves behind hundreds of mourners; his bereaved wife Betty,...
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A debut performance at Mountainside
Mountainside Dance Center will hold their very first public ballet performance in collaboration with world renowned choreographer, Fran Ichijo, and dancers from Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre....
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Sperryville column for July 13
One can easily imagine sitting on the outside deck, listening to the Thornton River, ordering a meal, perhaps reading a book from the Briar Patch, or deliberating which courses you wish to register for...
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Sperryville column for Aug. 24
Episodic series entitled “Daily Bread,” shot almost entirely in Rappahannock and Culpeper counties, premieres Sept. 8; and Kim Nelson’s Hair Gallery hires new manicurist, April Taylor. [...] » Read the...
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Sperryville column for Sept. 21
Dick McNear fought a brave battle with cancer and surrounded by family, at his beloved Greenwood Farm in Gid Brown Hollow, said his last goodbyes. He leaves a legacy of success both in his personal and...
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Remembering Petey, the ‘Super Beagle’
Chris Green remembers beloved Petey, the "Super Beagle." [...] » Read the full story at RappNews.com
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Sperryville column for Oct. 26
Interviewing Daniel Keyser of Old Hollow this past weekend, in preparation for an upcoming series revealing the colorful last 80 or so years of Rappahannock history through his eyes, filled up pages...
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So others may eat
Thanksgiving is also a time in Rappahannock where many a volunteer man the food pantry, for a week long effort, assembling and handing out turkey dinners, replete with fresh produce and fruits, breads,...
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Sperryville column for Dec. 22: To your health — and prosperity — in 2018
It’s a picture worthy of Norman Rockwell, the festivities celebrating not only the food, black-eyed peas served with cornbread and hot apple cider, but also the warmth and camaraderie of neighbors and...
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Sperryville column for Jan. 4: Rappahannock friendships
Neighbors are practically family, equipment is shared, pastures leased, bartering is commonplace and sir and ma’am are always ready words on the lips of children and adults as well. Respect is earned,...
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Sperryville column for Jan. 25
Sperryville’s renaissance continues unabated. New businesses are opening and some old businesses reinventing themselves, such as Burgers N’ Things roadside restaurant being run and managed now by Chuck...
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Candlepin bowling comes to Sperryville
Playing candlepin is about as New England as eating lobster rolls or spending summers down the Cape. While other areas recognize the sport, including a competitive scene in parts of Canada, candlepin...
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A miracle on Viewtown Road
Her heart stopped, and within seconds of her fall — miraculously — a gentleman in a white pickup truck, driving along Viewtown Road, seeing her collapse, pulled up and applied CPR. The congregation...
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Sperryville column for March 22: Knights in white armor
Both were in the immediate area at the exact time of her collapse, and so they together were on the scene before the Amissville Fire Department could arrive. As several of the congregation stood close...
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Melodic carriage rides across the countryside
It is here that Matt Neiswanger and his talented equestrian Barn Manager Kim Cameron, and instructor Amy Mungan gave the Ladies Lunch Bunch an amazing carriage riding demo under the warm Rappahannock...
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Huge number of runners lacing up for the 40th Fodderstack Classic 10k
The race has attracted 220 registrants, with entrance fees benefitting the Rappahannock County Parks & Recreational Facilities Authority. Proceeds will go to planned improvements, including...
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New art and fitness studios open in Sperryville
According to the announcement: “Stonewall Abbey Wellness isn’t just a gym. It’s a community wellness and fitness center in the heart of Sperryville, delivering an unrivaled experience from training to...
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Candidate whose fiery speech took internet by storm visits Rappahannock
A recent and trademark fiery speech regarding the Second Amendment on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates has garnered over 40 million internet views and counting. [...] » Read the full story...
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Woodville woman’s act of selfless kindness
Perhaps her most daunting accomplishment, however, is this summer’s decision to donate a kidney to Lake Lester. He is a man she barely knows. He is not a family member, nor neighbor, nor close friend....
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