Eighteen Panthers were recognized at a ceremony on the football field Thursday afternoon.
Spotsylvania second-grade teacher arrested after drugs found in classroom
No students reported exposure to narcotics but were checked out as a precaution; their classroom was professionally cleaned.
Spotsylvania supervisors alarmed by calls from seniors about taxes
In other business, supervisors voted to increase cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack.
Caroline supervisors extend tax deadline for residents
Supervisors also held a budget public hearing, deferred a vote on amending proffers for a data center project and set a June 18 date for two more public hearings on data centers.
Riverbend High School names new principal
Veteran educator Chawrdi Elliott hired to lead the school’s staff after previously serving as an assistant principal at Stafford High School.
Hot mic catches Spotsylvania School Board rep mocking constituent
Meeting concludes prematurely — again — after board members can’t adhere to agenda.
Johnson resigns from Caroline football to take job as college assistant
In 2022, Johnson directed the Cavaliers to their first playoff victory in 29 years.
‘Zombie’ data center project still has life in Caroline County
Proposed amendment to comprehensive plan to allow data centers in Jericho Road area is back before the board of supervisors after three previous rejections.
UMW Class of 2024 earns a degree of redemption with commencement
Commencement speaker, UMW alumnus Mark McClure, shared his experiences as Major League Soccer’s vice president of technical operations.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Judge orders Bowling Green mobile home park residents to leave in 10 days
Lawyers for Homes of America argued that they provided notice in November that leases would not be renewed.
Caroline trailer park residents feel like ‘yesterday’s trash’ after sudden eviction notices
The New Jersey-based Homes of America purchased the 9.3 acres of land in 2021 and has begun evicting residents off the property.
A ‘true jewel’ in Caroline celebrates 101 years with family and friends
Sheriff Scott Moser was one of approximately 100 visitors to greet the Woodford centenarian.
Protest over student arrests blooms anew on UMW’s campus
Approximately 30 students and faculty members marched to George Washington Hall and placed flowers by the statue of civil rights activist James Farmer Tuesday morning.
Drama series ‘House of Sharkes’ a labor of love for Caroline writer
The series’ first episode airs Sunday at 4 p.m. on YouTube.
Just cause? Spotsylvania School Board reps demand answers on superintendent’s firing
Board also approved a final fiscal year 2025 budget during a contentious Thursday night meeting.
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
Richard Garnett joins four individuals and one team in this year’s class.
‘Not a lot of daylight’ between 7th District Democratic candidates at Free Press forum
Seven candidates made their pitch represent the party on the ballot in November.
Zoning defense? Spotsylvania supervisors aim to limit vape shops with revised ordinance
Supervisors want to limit both visibility of the shops and their proximity to schools.
Thousands flock to Earth Day on the Rappahannock celebration
Attendees enjoyed new features and gathered information about better protecting the environment.