The week’s top stories
-U.S. Congressional 7th District candidates Eugene Vindman (D-Prince William) and Derrick Anderson (R-Spotsylvania) sparred during a tense evening on the debate stage and in the crowd at the University of Mary Washington Wednesday night. Jonathan Hunley was there to keep us informed.
-The latest Virginia Department of Education accreditation report is in, and it’s a mixed bag for schools in the Fredericksburg area.
-The Stafford County Board of Supervisors met last week and members offered varying viewpoints on the future of the Stafford County Gymnastics and Recreation Center, which may have outgrown its current location, writes Kathy Knotts.
-Noelle Clark covered Healthcare Heroes event at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, an event that offered youth an opportunity to try out a surgical robot used to help perform real procedures.
-The University of Mary Washington men’s soccer team is ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III and Devin Payne talked to players and coaches to discover the reasons behind the program’s success.
What they’re saying
“As the City continues to evolve, balancing growth, historic preservation and economic development through planning is more important than ever, and Mike has the skills needed to assist in managing all of the above.”
Fredericksburg City Manager Tim Baroody on the promotion of Mike Craig to director of building and planning.
Go figure (numbers that made the news)
2,150 – The amount of students expected to attend Stafford County High School No. 6 as the county considers redistricting.
Pressing on — your look at the week ahead
As schools throughout the Fredericksburg area struggle with teacher hiring and retention, Caroline County Public Schools is seeking creative solutions. The division recruited eight teachers from the Philippines who will begin teaching at the middle and high school this month. Taft Coghill Jr. caught up with the teachers to see how they are adjusting to life in Bowling Green.
