School and law enforcement officials released a joint statement informing the community about recent threats.
Seven arrests made in threats involving Spotsylvania County schools
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‘My forever QB1’: Spotsylvania High School football coach’s family mourning son’s death
Trevor Reid, 21, died in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Spotsylvania County.
Press Rewind, Sept. 8-14Â
An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
‘Knock it off’: Caroline residents dismayed over attempts to expand PIRT for data centers
After disagreement over presentation, supervisors voted unanimously to delay amending comprehensive plan to expand technology district in Carmel Church.
Pump your brakes: Spotsylvania supervisors delay approving school zone speed cameras
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
‘You’re all lying’: Spotsylvania School Board meeting erupts as investigation request denied
Board votes 5-2 not to pursue a third-party investigation into incident that led to the August conviction of a behavioral interventionist for striking a kindergarten student with a shoe.
Take that: Farmer’s attorney files motion to invalidate Caroline County’s exercise of eminent domain
Attorney Joshua Baker filed a motion to invalidate the Certificate of Take and dismiss the petition to condemn the property.
Arrested Spotsylvania teacher received protective order, conviction just prior to hiring
Teacher is now facing a felony charge of extortion in writing and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protection order.
Spotswood Elementary assistant principal facing charge of assaulting student
The alleged victim’s mother reported to the sheriff’s office that when her child returned home from school she noticed bruising on her back and ribs.
Spotsylvania residents press Mitchell on school safety, absenteeism at first listening session
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.
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