Many of the area battlefields still contain earthworks–man-made defenses used during the Civil War.
WATCH: Civil War earthworks remain a reminder of the intensity of the conflict
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WATCH: What you should see on the Wilderness and Spotsylvania battlefields
It’s the 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign in the Civil War at Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Standoff with wanted Spotsylvania man ends in apparent suicide
Authorities were attempting to arrest the 41-year-old man on two felony charges related to an alleged sexual assault of a minor.
WATCH: A new firearms training facility for the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
Two acres purchased in Spotsylvania–now it’s time to raise money for the project.
Early morning fatal fire in Spotsylvania
52-year old woman dies in early morning fire on Duerson Road
Park programs mark 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign
Multiple events invite guests onto the battlefields.
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.
LISTEN: Autism Awareness Day founder in Spotsy wants to see it go statewide
Jaimie Ashton says she’s working with Delegate Josh Cole to increase the reach of the event.
Public engaged in Spotsylvania superintendent search
Nearly 2,100 responses received from online survey in a little more than a week.
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.
WATCH: Yakabouski makes his pitch for a regional transportation authority
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski says the authority might work if local governments developed a list of projects that benefited the region.
George Washington Regional Commission to hold green infrastructure charette
Residents invited to look at potential green infrastructure projects and give feedback.
Local man killed after collision with train in Spotsylvania
The deceased, 55, reportedly attempted to bypass railroad crossing arms.
Courtland and Spotsylvania baseball programs thriving this season
Cougars and Knights are a combined 18-3 on the diamond after Thursday night showdown.
LISTEN: “Someone has taken notice.” Gwen Martinez talks about receiving an award for promoting teen violence awareness
Baron Braswell and Gwen Martinez received an award on Capitol HIll for their work to prevent teen violence.
Spanberger honors teen violence victim’s parents with public awareness award
The parents of Baron ‘Deuce’ Braswell II started an annual run against teen violence nearly 20 years ago.
WATCH: Spotsy storm time lapse
Monday’s Spotsylvania storm as reported by NOAA Weather Radio KHB36 in Manassas.
PHOTOS: Hailstorm in Spotsy–Temps fall
Late afternoon storm rapidly passes thru the county.
PHOTOS: Another SAWs-Virginia ramp complete–this one in Spotsy
Charlie Russell with SAWs (Servants at Work) says volunteers and donors are needed to meet continuing needs around the region
Spotsylvania school officials schedule community forums on superintendent search
Four forums will be held next week for community members to provide input about the search process.
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