The week’s top stories
-Spotsylvania County School Board made headlines again this week after a meeting turned contentious when a speaker criticized the superintendent. Read how a muted microphone was just the start of a chaotic scene in Taft Coghill Jr.’s story.
-The sound of hammers and pressure washers brought smiles to the faces of Mayfield residents last weekend thanks to a day of service projects around the community, writes Jamar Billingsley.
-A high school coach is asking why he didn’t get a chance to defend himself against allegations of misconduct that led to his dismissal. Taft Coghill Jr. follows the story of a Caroline High School coach who wants his job back.
-A Spotsylvania deputy has been cleared in the shooting death of a former Marine. Taft Coghill Jr. spoke to the victim’s wife.
-A local restaurant owner says his employees are like family and that’s why he continues to pay them even while the store is closed. Kathy Knotts sat down with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit owners Jerome and Tawana Wright who told her about the fire that shut them down for weeks.
What they’re saying
“To see their eyes sort of light up when they learn about what we have to offer and the uniqueness about some of our programs is what makes my job fun.”
–Kory Ferris, assistant director of transfer recruitment for Old Dominion University, one of the vendors at the Chart Your Future Expo last week.
Go figures (numbers the made the news)
112: The number of potential homes that will be available in Caroline County for teachers and first responders as part of the Teach, Respond and Thrive Housing Initiative.
Pressing on (A look at the week ahead)
When you vote in this election, you will notice a proposed Virginia constitutional amendment on the ballot. We’ll explain what it’s about to help you make an informed decision.
