Jackson Dobson died as the result of an ATV accident less than two weeks after his high school graduation.
Spotsylvania mourns recent graduate who put in work — on and off the football field
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Annual soap box derby to be held Saturday in Stafford
Event has changed locations over the years but remains a fun-filled affair.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors rejects planned community on Lake Anna
Plans included 40 single-family detached dwellings and amenities, including a boat dock.
Spotsylvania School Board rep charged with assault of fellow board member
Nicole Cole vehemently denies the allegations related to the charge brought forth by Lisa Phelps.
World War I doctor hailed as hero during Memorial Day commemoration
Annual ceremony featured histories of fallen servicemen who impacted the Fredericksburg region and beyond.
‘An important step:’ In Stafford, Youngkin signs three bills to protect child sex crime victims
SB731 was sponsored by Sen. Tara Durant after Spotsylvania Commonwealth’s Attorney Ryan Mehaffey informed her about the dangers of AI in child pornography.
Spotsylvania School Board considering drug testing all employees after teacher’s arrest
In other pressing business, the board discusses furries and ‘porn books.’
Spotsylvania School Board votes to rescind reprimand of Phelps
Board instead votes to ask each member to come up with something they can do better to help the public body become functional.
Tough as iron: Meet the staunch, shrinking group of Historic Half diehards
Seventy-six runners are part of an exclusive club whose members have completed the event every year since its inception in 2008.
Massaponax honors student-athletes moving on to college level
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.
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