With four Black members, the board is the only governing body in the Fredericksburg area with a majority of minorities.
For majority-minority Caroline School board, diversity isn’t just a buzzword
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Spotsylvania schools budget scraps additional central office positions, provides pay increase for ITAs
School board unanimously approved fiscal year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
‘A shield around me’: After enduring attacks, Spotsylvania’s Mitchell receives support from Black community
Mitchell: It’s been a ‘lonely’ journey as the first Black superintendent of Spotsylvania County.
FAAR ‘deeply concerned’ about King George’s proposed zoning amendments
Proposed amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinance would severely limit the amount of homes on one parcel of land.
‘They’re running out of space’: Caroline School Board and supervisors weigh options to address growth
According to the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center, Caroline is the fourth-fastest growing locality in Virginia, adding nearly 3,000 residents since 2020.
Stuart’s bill passes committee, Caroline’s water permit won’t be impacted
Senate Bill 923, introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland), passed the committee level unanimously. A second bill introduced by Stuart, providing more oversight of data centers, advanced as well.
Spotsylvania residents seek end to ‘vicious cycle’ of underfunded schools
Board member Lisa Phelps also expressed concern about salary proposals for central office positions.
‘Rally Captain’ commands attention for his viral Washington fandom
Spotsylvania County resident Stephen Boyd, aka the Commanders ‘Rally Captain’ has chronicled team’s Cinderella run to NFC championship game.
School officials, community leaders urge Fredericksburg-area immigrants to ‘know your rights’
Spotsylvania Superintendent Mitchell advises families that the school division will not inquire about students’ immigration status.
‘Trust me’: Stuart assures Caroline officials water bill will not interfere with county’s Rappahannock plans
State senator claims worrisome wording is just ‘a placeholder,’ and that final legislation won’t thwart county’s withdrawal efforts.
Mitchell takes ‘non-adversarial’ approach to gain traction with the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
First-year superintendent proposes tackling a $46.6 million budget gap over the next three years, rather than all at once.
Marchers to city’s MLK Jr. Bridge determined to stay engaged in ‘continuous struggle’
Approximately 40 people marched from the Bragg Hill Family Life Center in Fredericksburg to the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on Monday to discuss social issues.
Spotsylvania supervisors waste little time plowing through agenda in first meeting of 2025
Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
Get in loser, we’re going to Richmond to protest Richard Stuart’s water withdrawal bill
Caroline supervisors abruptly adjourn meeting to make their case at State Capitol.
Spotsylvania School Board hopes Jackson is ‘breath of fresh air’ as new chair
Belen Rodas of the Chancellor District was elected vice chair Monday night.
Student arrested after guns, marijuana discovered in vehicle on school property
Massaponax High School principal said no students were in danger during the incident.
King George supervisors elect Davis chair, Sullins vice chair
Board also voted to enter into a settlement with the Walnut Hill Development Corporation over the denial of a rezoning permit for a proposed subdivision.
The life of Reiley: ‘Undisputed champion’ of the Rappahannock Area YMCA announces retirement
Barney Reiley remained in the area after a standout basketball career at Mary Washington College and made it his life’s work to enhance the YMCA.
My top 5 stories of 2024: Taft Coghill Jr.
After being away from journalism for 18 months, it did not take long after the Free Press launched in February to realize why I missed it so much.
Donation to JM athletics department a ‘rewarding feeling’ for Michigan State’s Hall
The Michigan State linebacker starred for the Yellow Jackets as a freshman in 2019 before he became an All-American at IMG Academy in Florida.
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