Sperryville News

A 16-year-old Sperryville teen was killed following a single-vehicle wreck on Route 626 in Castleton early Sunday morning, according to the Virginia State Police.

I was born a slow reader, always struggling to keep up in classes and retain the content of the assigned material.

Like three others running for two open seats on the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in the Nov.

At a glance What: Rappahannock Farm Tour When: Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept.

More than 20 farms, orchards and wineries will participate in the Rappahannock County Farm Tour Weekend Saturday and Sunday.

Celebrate the last days of summer in Poste a s courtyard on September 17, when chef Robert Weland will roast and serve a suckling pig, a baby lamb and a young goat, each paired up with sides like mac a na cheese, polenta and charred ramps.

Tom Junk of Sperryville may be a concerned taxpayer but this time he's moving to make decisions instead of expressing concern.

A 36-year-old Sperryville man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend on Monday and another man the next afternoon, striking the second victim with a gun, the Sheriff's Office said.

Complaints about Verizon, Rappahannock's major land-line phone provider, appear to be on the rise this month, mostly over significant delays in restoring service.

The village of Flint Hill and rural F.T. Valley along Route 231 may soon earn designations as historic districts if some local activists have their way.

They say the best time to start a business is coming out of a recession: Less profitable establishments have already gone under, people make career changes , and new opportunities present themselves.

The village of Flint Hill and rural F.T. Valley along Route 231 may soon earn designations as historic districts if some local activists have their way.

The 2009 Rappahannock County Farm Tour planning committee has shifted into high gear with the tour weekend only two months away.

Long before "eating local" became trendy, the annual "Taste of Rappahannock" showcased the county's local bounty at a delicious dinner and social event held to benefit the county's public school children.

The captivating music and drama of the Castleton Festival not only brought visitors and business to Rappahannock, but also left a lasting impact on the community.

A big smile flashed across Amaya Orfila-Webb's face as the barber's chair spun around so she could take a look at her new haircut in the mirror.

Rappahannock's Fourth of July Celebration at Thornton Hill Race Course on Route 522 south of Sperryville was a blast! Organizers noted record-breaking attendence due to the beautiful weather and various attractions, including hot-air balloon rides, raffles, music, and of course, a 35-minute fireworks display.

Fourth of July Schedule 1 p.m. until dark - Food and drink vendors, crafts, moon bounce and slide, face painting and balloon animals, antique tractor and car show, hot air balloons, raffles 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. - Music by Ben Mason & Sons 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Open picking party 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Juggler & Comedian Dave VanDervere 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Music ...

Did you go to the Sperryville school? At what is now The Link, but used to be Sperryville's schoolhouse? If you were a student, a teacher, or on the staff, please plan on coming to a reunion there on Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. You'll be able to re-connect with other pupils, perhaps in the same classroom.

The storms of earlier in the day ushered in a cool, gentle breeze and delightful weather as 152 persons gathered at Mount Vernon Farm Saturday for a Summer Solstice Farm Dinner.