The Rappahannock News is an American weekly newspaper covering local news, community life and civic affairs across Rappahannock County, Virginia. First published in 1877 and based in the town of Washington, Virginia, it has long served as a relied-upon news source in the county. Town government and public affairs both remain central to its coverage, alongside breaking news that reaches readers throughout the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia each week. Rural broadband access, wildlife conservation and local business also receive regular attention, reflecting the concerns of a small, close-knit rural community in the Blue Ridge foothills. Feature writing often turns to the county's small farms, local festivals, wineries and outdoor life. The newspaper’s long tradition of hyperlocal coverage, paired with deep and lasting ties to the small community it serves, has made it a trusted source for readers throughout Rappahannock County. Available on PressReader, the Rappahannock News newspaper delivers comprehensive weekly coverage from across the Virginia Piedmont.