New data shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind.
Despite bigger paychecks, struggling households in region continue to increase
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New traffic pattern starts today at Lee Hill School Drive and Old Dominion Parkway in Spotsy
VDOT says project should be finished by November.
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.
Spotsylvania County Park renamed in memory of late Livingston supervisor
Belmont Park is now Jett Park.
VIDEO: The story of one Civil War soldier buried at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Hiram Lare died in the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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.
Former behavioral specialist in Spotsylvania school accused of striking student
The employee, a 73-year-old Spotsylvania woman, has since been fired.
WATCH: 160 years ago–The final Civil War shots in Spotsylvania
Ryan Quint with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylania National Military Park outlines the end of Civil War fighting in the region.
WATCH: 1864–Battlefield strategy changes at Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse
1864 brings prolonged battles in the Civil War.
PHOTOS: A new season of History at Sunset
The Fredericksbug and Spotsylvania National Military Park’s first History at Sunset program this season examined the last battles at Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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.
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.
Spotsylvania man, 18, killed after motorcycle crashes into car
Victim was traveling south on Tidewater Trail when his motorcycle with a Dodge Charger.
Spotsylvania School Board meeting to resume tonight at 6
The Spotsylvania School Board abruptly ended late Monday night by Board chair Dr. Lorita Daniels after several interruptions by School Board members April Gillespie and Lisa Phelps.
WATCH: 160 years ago today–Fighting at the Bloody Angle
Frank O’Reilly with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park calls the Bloody Angle in Spotsylvania, “one of the most brutal places on the face of the earth.”
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