Flint Hill News

The Blue Ridge Barons football overcame the visiting Flint Hill Huskies, 28-0 in Saturday's non-league bout.

B&B owner runs for supervisor Mike Biniek says his years living and working in Rappahannock County have been "the best, the happiest years of my life.

Public House going retail; Blue Rock delays opening The former Public House once a storied restaurant in Flint Hill may soon become office and retail space pending a proffer from a group of investors to expand the existing listing of allowed uses from that of a restaurant and bed and breakfast only.

It's been a busy bear season in Virginia, and one recent sighting found a Rappahannock County woman spying a family of four frolicking in a creek.

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.

Landscaper's 'dancing tree' brings smiles, and support from afar, to special child As a well-known landscape and garden designer for many years, Flint Hill resident Candace Clough knows all about trees.

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.

FLINT HILL, Va. - A Virginia man is recovering from a frightening encounter with a bear that wound up inside his kitchen in the middle of the night.

Stay calm. If you see a bear and it has not seen you, calmly leave the area. As you move away, make noise to let the bear discover your presence.

Griffin Tavern has a new chef and a new attitude, with owners looking to make the Flint Hill mainstay "a little bit more exciting." At an open house held on June 23, the restaurant introduced new head chef Victor McLawhorn and unveiled its new menu, full of fresh ideas and vibrant flavor.

A town man charged with illegally possessing a firearm early last year has pleaded guilty to reduced charges, according to Warren County Circuit Court records.

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Students arrested for drug possession, vandalism An elderly man was the victim of a distraction scam last Thursday in which he was lured from his Flint Hill house by one man while his accomplices entered the house, ransacked it, and took a safe containing a significant amount of money, according to Sheriff Connie Smith.

If you're not comfortable enough to relax while riding bareback, but still want to experience the dynamic feel of riding sans saddle, consider trying a treeless saddle.

Todd Eisenhauer hit the ground running when he joined Napoleon's restaurant in January.