Construction of new courthouse came in just under the $28 million bond county secured for the project.
King George officials celebrate ‘a new chapter’ with opening of courthouse
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Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends data centers ‘by-right’ in industrial zones
Special use permits still required to construct data centers elsewhere in county.
A taxing process: King George administrator proposes no extra funding for schools
Board also approved a siting agreement for Harwood Battery Storage following a public hearing.
Dismissed and distraught, local federal employees increasingly seek therapy
Spotsylvania County therapist Dr. Bridgette Williams said she’s seen an uptick in clients since the Trump administration began layoffs of federal employees in January.
Spotsylvania finance staff provides ‘depressing’ forecast of potential federal cuts
Board of supervisors voted 5-2 to approve County Administrator Ed Petrovich’s proposed budget and real estate tax rate.
Caroline School Board presents $2.2 million budget shortfall to supervisors
In other business, the supervisors voted to enter a Rural Transportation Advisory Committee with King George County.
‘A whole mess’: Jackson navigates Spotsylvania School Board meeting without a quorum
Vice Chair Belen Rodas rushed to meeting from airport to give the board the required four present members.
Quite a catch: Moss’ appearance at Legend’s Grille to benefit Spotsylvania Special Games
Former NFL star wide receiver will sign autographs and take photos with fans from 1-2 p.m. at Legend’s Grille in Spotsylvania for a good cause.
Spotsylvania school officials: County must adapt to ‘fundamentally changing’ demographics
The district is educating more English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students than in 2014-15, officials said.
Culture wars reach warfighters as area military bases ordered to scrub online content
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Walker have until Wednesday to delete or archive all content related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Phelps and Gillespie claim no malice in Cole prosecution; request dismissal of lawsuit
Spotsylvania County School Board member Nicole Cole is suing her fellow board members for $1 million, alleging malicious prosecution.
‘This lady is Horne’s’: Johnson has served Port Royal diners for 60-plus years
Gloria Jean Johnson celebrated 64 years working at Horne’s restaurant this past January.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
Mitchell: County administrator’s proposed budget a ‘win’ for Spotsylvania schools
Ed Petrovich proposed a total budget increase of $131.3 million without raising the real estate tax rate.
Judge declines to dismiss Taylor’s lawsuit against Spotsylvania School Board
A pretrial hearing for former superintendent’s wrongful termination suit is set for May 21.
Beverly’s frigid feat gets a warm reception with exhibit at Caroline museum
Caroline Historical Society display on World War II veteran Reginald Beverly and other prominent Black contributors to the county runs Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New VA clinic to open March 3 in Spotsylvania
A ribbon cutting ceremony for 470,000 square foot facility will be held Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
Exodus hopes to be the genesis of affordable housing for essential workers in King George
King George Board of Supervisors voted to support Exodus Family Institute’s application for a $100,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study for 21 affordable homes.
Vindman calls on Virginians to defend civil servants ‘like they’ve defended us’
At the Caroline NAACP’s Black History Month celebration, congressman urged attendees to reach out with concerns over the direction of the country.
Earle-Sears: Virginians will be ‘all right’ despite federal workforce purge
During campaign event in Caroline County, the Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate said fired federal workers should look into employment in Virginia’s private sector.
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