School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Public hearing on Spotsylvania budget set for Thursday evening
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Spotsylvania School Board votes on superintendent search firm
During special meeting, school board hires BWP & Associates as search firm and approves contract for acting superintendent.
Taylor’s tenure as Spotsylvania superintendent officially over
School Board will hold a special meeting March 25 to discuss the next steps in its search for Taylor’s replacement.
Spotsylvania authorities aim to arm citizens with knowledge
String of incidents involving use of force spur Sheriff’s Office, Commonwealth’s Attorney and NAACP to act.
CASA finds a novel way to guide teens into adulthood
Organization’s manual outlines basic steps toward independence that many adults take for granted.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
Fredericksburg Area Museum announces Sparking Freedom trolley tour
Battlefield sites and historic stops tell stories of resistance
President Biden signs legislation to assist Fredericksburg area with infrastructure
Region receives $6.5 million in federal funds for road improvements and other infrastructure projects.
Suspect taken into custody after allegedly approaching students at Spotsylvania bus stop
Interim superintendent reminds parents to remain with children at bus stops.
Spotsylvania County School Board calls special meeting
Board will meet to discuss a personnel matter and consult with legal counsel.
Massaponax hires Shane Ludden as his father’s successor
The Spotsylvania School Board also approved Conway Reid as the next head coach at Spotsylvania High School.
Debate over observation policy leads to heated exchange at Spotsylvania School Board meeting
Board member April Gillespie left hastily after an argument with Livingston District board member Megan Jackson.
Spotsylvania School Board terminates Riverbend Principal Downs
The board voted, 4-2, to fire Downs, who had been on administrative leave since December.
Juniors selected for Boys State
Juniors selected for American Legion program
GWRC receives grant for housing solutions
Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund awards over $45,000 for staff support
Search warrant: Thornburg shooting victims were asked about Hispanic heritage before they were shot
Men were asked how long they’ve been in the U.S. before they were shot.
Dismissal of Riverbend principal Downs upheld at hearing
Downs: The Spotsylvania County School Board will make the final decision on principal’s future at Riverbend within the next 30 days.
Caroline man arrested after two men shot in Spotsylvania store parking lot
Spotsylvania Sheriff Harris: shooting of two Hispanic males was an apparent hate crime.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve projects, set advertised tax rate
The board also voted on an advertised real estate tax rate of 78 cents per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors to hold two public hearings on Tuesday
Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road.
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