Judge Kerwin Miller Sr. will deliver the virtual keynote address on Feb. 10, for the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s Black History Month celebration.
Alumnus holds court as Black History Month speaker @ UMW
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Stafford High School 2020 graduates become full-fledged firefighters
“Both of them (Holmes and Tremblay) distinguished themselves throughout the 26-week training program as outstanding members of our department,” said Stafford County Fire Chief Joseph Cardello.
Alumna reappointed to UMW Board of Visitors
Princess Moss Moss previously served on the BOV from 2007 to 2011, is vice president of the National Education Association
VIDEO: Governor wants schools to start offering in-person instruction by March 15
It’s not a mandate, but an expectation.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Mental health & schools in a pandemic
Spotsylvania Schools Social Workers Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan talk about mental health issues tied to schools and the pandemic.
VIDEO: Spotsy special education students to return to the classroom on February 9th
The Spotsylvania School Board voted unanimously to send special education students back to the classroom on February 9th. Transportation will be available starting the 11th. School Board member Baron Braswell admitted he made a mistake in recommending low incidence students learn at home.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board votes to return to hybrid education February 22
Back to school in Spotsylvania. The vote last night was unanimous. The board previously voted to return March 1.
Reaching out: Goshen Baptist providing encouragement to a nearby school
It’s a pick-me-up for the staff at the school.
VIDEO: Divided Spotsy School Board votes to stay all virtual until March 1
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-3 (Grampp, Shelley, Daniels, Braswell) to keep school virtual until March 1.
Local King scholar to deliver MLK keynote at UMW
Rev. Aaron Dobynes of Fredericksburg’s Shiloh (Old Site) Baptist Church, an expert on Martin Luther King Jr., will present UMW’s MLK Celebration keynote address Wednesday at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker
Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker on current conditions, year-round school, the upcoming school budget and broadband.
Anthony Burns Elementary in Stafford designated as 2020 Purple Star School
Virginia Purple Star Designation applies to military friendly schools that demonstrate a major commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military.
Ask the Mayor: Mayor Greenlaw and City Schools Superintendent Dr. Catlett
Mayor Greenlaw and Dr. Catlett talk about Covid-19 safety measures and the recently announced plans for bringing students back into the classroom in January.
G3 at Germanna: Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back.
G3 invests in Virginia community college degree programs specifically designed to meet the high-demand needs of Virginia businesses and make those programs little or no-cost to low and middle-income students.
Spotsy Schools stay virtual until January 29th
COVID-19 numbers up around the region.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board approves changing the name of Robert E. Lee Elementary
The Spotsylvania School Board voted 4-3 to change the name of Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
VIDEO: Year-round school being considered in Virginia
Year-round school in the 2021-2022 school year. Governor Northam says it’s being discussed.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Scott Harris-UMW Museums
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about the challenges facing museums in this time of COVID-19.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board hears from the public on the name Robert E. Lee
No decision yet. The Spotsylvania School Board heard from county residents on Wednesday night for about 90 minutes about renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School. A vote on how to proceed is now the next step.
VIDEO: Spotsy School Board to hear comments on renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary
The Spotsylvania School Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing this Wednesday night at 7 on renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
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