Blue Ridge Independent is the new voice for objective, impartial and ethical journalism in the Rappahannock and Madison County region of Virginia. We are a free online newspaper written and edited by professional journalists, with local columnists who reflect the culture and charm of this remarkable region.

Our newspaper will be updating our articles throughout each week, and we will archive our previous stories for your convenience. We believe that the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a dynamic region with exciting stories that have yet to told. Those stories must include the voices that are rarely heard from, and we look forward to making that happen.

Email address for advertising is advertising@blueridgeindependent.com.

Rappahannock County's hometown newspaper keeps you up-to-date on what's happening in Sperryville, Washington, Flint Hill and throughout the county with news, notices and an event calendar every Thursday in print — and more online at RappNews.com. The Rappahannock News and Piedmont Virginian magazine are published by Rappahannock Media.