Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office claims Kenny Carr, 38, was pointing a firearm at his wife when deputy shot him.
Widow says Spotsylvania deputy shot and killed husband without warning
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Judge dismisses Spotsylvania School Board member’s assault and battery charge
Nicole Cole was accused of tripping and slamming a door into the shoulder of fellow board member Lisa Phelps.
New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Spotsylvania School Board nixes drug testing; encourages unlicensed teachers to help with shortage
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
Spotsylvania hires Colonial Beach’s Mitchell as next superintendent
Mitchell comes to Spotsylvania after leading a division with two schools and 625 total students.
‘A crushing feeling’: Bowling Green mobile home park residents met with more issues in Port Royal
Rodney Washington obtained a building permit and paid $6,500 to relocate his trailer to Port Royal but is being denied a zoning permit from the town.
Taste of Spotsylvania highlights ‘flavor profiles’ across Fredericksburg area
More than 100 vendors, including 30 food trucks, participated in the inaugural event at Spotsylvania Towne Center.
Caroline church reaching ‘beyond the four walls’ to hold skills workshop
The event will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caroline Community Services Center.
Caroline supervisors reject proposed data center project — again
Board also voted to build restrooms at Lowe-Massie Park in Dawn and finalize the fiscal year 2025 school budget.
Come hell or high water: Caroline moves forward with plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock
Cory Garrett, a fifth-generation farmer whose 11 acres will be condemned and subject to eminent domain, insists that the county’s stated intentions don’t hold up.
From ‘money pit’ to Main Street attraction: inside the renovation of historic Bowling Green home
The House on Main Street, originally a 1737 construction, is already drawing guests as an Airbnb.
Late ‘powerhouse’ to be honored at area Juneteenth celebration
Before Forrest Parker Jr. died in January, he left a legacy of community service in the Fredericksburg region.
Spotsylvania supervisors elect to opt out of Regional Transportation Authority
Supervisors also voted to send the Thornburg Village development project back to the planning commission.
Threats, furries and drug testing: Spotsylvania School Board addresses members’ concerns
School board continues to explore drug testing; also approved new policies on the code of conduct, libraries and instructional materials.
Alexander hits the ground running as Caroline’s next football coach
Former junior varsity head coach and varsity assistant must quickly assemble staff and keep players engaged as offseason preparation continues.
Courtland baseball reaches state title game; Riverbend falters late
Cougars will face Atlee Saturday at 11 a.m. aiming for their first state championship in 24 years.
‘Limited supply’ leads to increased demand for area administrators
Salaries of Fredericksburg area county or city administrators have increased dramatically in recent years.
Courtland and Riverbend baseball basking in ‘special’ postseason runs
Cougars and Bears will both appear in Virginia High School League state semifinals on Friday.
Spotsylvania School Board member arraigned on assault and battery charge
Battlefield District representative Nicole Cole’s trial date in alleged assault of fellow board member Lisa Phelps set for July 1.
Spotsylvania School Board votes to record closed sessions following assault allegation
Board also questioned Lisa Phelps and April Gillespie about not signing a confidentiality agreement related to superintendent search.
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