The week’s top stories:
-Spotsylvania’s new school superintendent, Clint Michell, experienced his first school board meeting last week. It was baptism by fire, writes Taft Coghill Jr.
-Fredericksburg celebrated the life and legacy of Lawrence Davies, who earned the uniquely fitting title of “mayor for life.”
-The CSX train derailment last month stirred up old questions for those living close to the tracks. Joey LoMonaco was there when U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger got a firsthand look at the situation.
-Stafford schools started back this week — but not without some transportation headaches that left 3,000 kids without a bus route, writes Kathy Knotts.
– Fredericksburg’s abuzz with talk about data centers. Joey LoMonaco writes that the EDA is looking to facilitate a feasibility study for the electric required to bring one to town.
What they’re saying
“You’re going to do great things, incredible things. And when you do, will you come back and tell us about it?” — Today show host Hoda Kotb to Caroline native I’yana James after presenting her with a $20,000 scholarship.
Go figures (numbers that made the news)
500: The estimated number of parking spots added with a new VDOT commuter lot in Stafford County. Residents are divided on whether accommodating more commuters is a good or bad thing for the county.
Pressing on (a look at the week ahead)
-As the Ralph Bunche High School Alumni Association prepares to celebrate 75 years since the historic school’s inception, there are big plans to renovate the dilapidated building that played an early and important role in the struggle for school desegregation, civil rights and equality. Organizers dream of transforming the structure into a vibrant community gathering space for all King George County residents.
‘Free’ verse
Bikes are painted on
the lanes, to be used in full.
Passing threats remain.
-Joey LoMonaco
