The state offers relief to qualifying households for cooling expenses through the Department of Social Services.
Cooling centers in short supply across Fredericksburg region
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Spotsylvania purchases building for county offices; board approves 55-and-older development
Newly purchased building will be used for early voting, pending approval from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
Scam concerns in Spotsylvania
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office says they’ll never ask you for money in exchange for staying out of jail.
WATCH: Spotsylvania County to buy one of the Capital One buildings for office space
Early voting will take place there this fall too.
Youngkin orders school divisions to develop cellphone policies
Three school divisions in the Fredericksburg region have already developed policies, while Caroline and Spotsylvania counties are exploring the issue as well.
WATCH: Spotsylvania School Board to consider cell phone policy
The Spotsylvania School Board has directed staff to gather information about a cell phone policy for either this coming school year or the next year.
Berkley hitting the railroad, ending ‘labor of love’ coaching Fredericksburg-area hoops
Berkley spent 24 years directing varsity basketball programs in the region, notably at FCS and Massaponax.
VDOT says expect daytime delays on River Road in Spotsylvania the rest of the month
Alexis Breeden with VDOT says it’s all about shoulder widening and tree trimming.
PHOTOS: Seeking relief from the heat
Ni Reservoir in Spotsylvania.
Virginia Department of Health closes investigation of Lake Anna Memorial Day outbreak
Latest water testing did not detect Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
No injuries in Spotsy fire
Fire and Rescue brings fire under control on Blaydes Corner Road in six minutes.
Kaine’s Salute to Service stops in Spotsylvania to talk to teachers
Discussion centered around teacher recruitment and retention.
Widow says Spotsylvania deputy shot and killed husband without warning
Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office claims Kenny Carr, 38, was pointing a firearm at his wife when deputy shot him.
Judge dismisses Spotsylvania School Board member’s assault and battery charge
Nicole Cole was accused of tripping and slamming a door into the shoulder of fellow board member Lisa Phelps.
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Partlow
Victim identified as Robert Andrew Green, 20, of Spotsylvania.
Man dies after being shot by Spotsylvania deputy
The sheriff’s office requested the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation assist in the investigation and has not released the name of the deputy involved or the deceased.
New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Beware of Spotsy scam
Sheriff’s Office says someone is telling people they have warrants due.. and if they make a payment the charge will be dropped.
Spotsylvania School Board nixes drug testing; encourages unlicensed teachers to help with shortage
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
VRE to eliminate youth fares, slightly increase cost for adult riders
Changes go into effect July 1.
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