New superintendent wants to focus on the future, but at least one board member is calling for an investigation into an April incident.
‘Toy Glock’ prank leads to arrest of Caroline High School student
Student faces charges of possession of a firearm on school property and brandishing a firearm.
Company pledges to build community center for Caroline church as industrial complex is approved
Luck Stone plans to build 5.6 million square feet of industrial space that is expected to generate $28 million annually in tax revenue when completed.
Virginia Department of Health: Boil bulk water received in Orange County distribution
Boil water instructions should be used for bulk water only. Residents under the Do Not Use Water Advisory should not try to treat the tap water themselves.
Teacher describes ‘chaotic’ day that led to conviction of Spotsylvania behavioral interventionist
Gloria Joan Jackson was convicted of misdemeanor assault and battery Friday morning in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
King George supervisors remove Economic Development Authority members
EDA Board Chair Beckey Gallamore said she was blindsided by Tuesday night’s decision.
‘Build one for us’: King George supervisors honor 75th anniversary of Ralph Bunche High School
Supervisors also adopted resolutions to opt out of a Fredericksburg area Regional Transportation Authority and to instruct the county attorney to research purchase of intake belonging to Birchwood and/or Amazon Data Services.
Books survive challenge as King George School Board supports superintendent’s policy
Board votes 4-1 to maintain policy implemented by Superintendent Jesse Boyd requiring parental approval to check out certain titles.
A public pulpit? Some in King George wary of influence wielded by county’s ‘pistol-packing preacher’
Rev. Sherman Davis, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in King George, has used his influence to impact conversations surrounding the county’s government and schools.
‘Today Show’ host ensures that Caroline native’s perseverance paid off
I’yana James, a 2017 Caroline High School graduate and Virginia Tech student, was presented a $20,000 scholarship during Monday’s live broadcast.
Spotsylvania county attorney instructed to work with state police in undisclosed investigation
State Police and county officials declined to elaborate on the investigation.
Mitchell baptized by fire at first regular Spotsylvania School Board meeting
Newly hired superintendent encouraged compromise as board members and public speakers accused two representatives of attempting to sabotage school system.
Fredericksburg community mourns ‘Mayor for Life’ Davies
The Rev. Lawrence A. Davies, who died Monday morning, was Fredericksburg’s first Black city councilman and mayor.
Road woes: VDOT expediting improvements to Tidewater Trail in Spotsylvania
Search for solutions is in response to community meeting hosted by Supervisor Lori Hayes.
Lake Caroline homes suffer extensive damage in tornado; no injuries reported
Caroline County officials declared a storm debris emergency through Aug. 25.
Caroline moves forward with eminent domain to acquire farmer’s land
Despite a notice from the Virginia Outdoor Foundation regarding a conservation easement on the property, the county recently secured a petition for condemnation.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends denial of Sheetz at Powell’s Furniture location
Linda Powell said her family has no intentions of selling the property or closing the longtime area business that Sheetz plans to demolish.
King George School Board considers banning two books from middle school
A decision on whether to keep the two challenged titles will be made at the Aug. 19 meeting.
Spotsylvania schools promote Frazier to new role as chief academic officer
Former Interim Superintendent Kelly Guempel will remain on staff as deputy superintendent and chief of schools.
Spotsylvania School Board holds heated final meeting before new superintendent begins
Former Massaponax basketball standout Aaron McFarland introduced as Panthers boys’ head coach.