My top five stories of 2025 include a retrospective of the integration of Caroline County Public Schools, a group of dedicated volunteers filling prescriptions at the Moss Free Clinic, and an area therapist providing guidance for federal employees rebuilding their lives.
Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
Statewide veteran tax relief programs have left some localities feeling the impact of lost revenue.
James Monroe basketball coaches Chuck Ellis and Julian Bumbrey came up with the idea to hold a triple-header and honor the program’s storied past.
Assistant Superintendent Michael Mudd also announced a $218,000 literacy grant to assist in efforts at Bowling Green Elementary School and Caroline Middle School.
The Caroline Historical Society also features a display telling the story of the history of county churches.
However, with a new supervisor coming aboard in January, the board’s stance on data centers is expected to change.
Incumbent, current board chair holds off challenger Baron Braswell by 16 votes.
Newly-issued permit allows the county to withdraw 9 million gallons per day for municipal use.
During Monday meeting, the Spotsylvania NAACP presented an award to Superintendent Clint Mitchell commending him for the way he handled an inquiry about his immigration status, credentials.
Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of 300-foot buffers and 400-foot setbacks for data center development.
In response, Commonwealth’s Attorney Ryan Mehaffey reiterated that a special grand jury decided to charge the couple.
Supervisor T.C. Collins insisted the school division pay nearly half the cost for the project via the high school’s activity fund.
A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
Elizabeth Wolfrey and Mark Goodman will appear in Spotsylvania General District Court Feb. 18. Jamaria Gaskins and Amylah Majors, meanwhile, are out on bond.
Division will request full-time counsel, an internal investigator, two paralegals and an administrative assistant in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
After alleging they were victims of a hate crime, Jamaria Gaskins and Amylah Majors face charges of filing a false police report and obtaining money by false pretenses.
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
School board approved FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan and FY27 budget calendar Monday night.
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