A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
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Ye of ‘little faith:’ Caroline supervisor casts doubt on his board’s promise to build new school
Board voted 4-1 to agree to an MOU with the school board to renovate two elementary schools and allow trailers at one of them, but a new school wasn’t mentioned in the draft.
‘I don’t care if you’re wearing pajama bottoms:’ Spotsylvania School Board revises dress code
The board voted 5-2 to remove halters, tank or tube tops, bare midriffs/crop tops as inappropriate clothing for students.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
A combination of relics unearthed as Caroline schools remove lockers
Fredericksburg area school officials are pondering the continued necessity of lockers as the nature of schooling shifts.
Local judge indicted on charge of bribery of a Spotsylvania County public official
Richard T. McGrath, the Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District of Virginia, was indicted Monday on a Class 4 felony charge of bribery of a public official.
Major players: Umbiance set the stage for increased diversity in local performing arts scene
Performances of ’12 Dancing Princesses’ will be held Saturday and Sunday at James Monroe High School at 2:30 p.m.
Making a splash: Ahead of schedule, Kalahari welcomes a beaming Youngkin
Governor held a celebratory beam signing ceremony Wednesday at the construction site, commemorating brisk progress on the $900 million project.
Judge orders Spotsylvania School Board, former superintendent to negotiate settlement
In another Spotsylvania County Public Schools legal matter, a judge ordered school board member Nicole Cole’s attorney to pay attorney fees for two fellow board members that she is suing.
Distrust between boards keeping Caroline schools in flux
Supervisors vote to allow school division to install trailers at Bowling Green Elementary but also want to add on to the facility — despite the school board’s concerns.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve Smith Station Crossing subdivision
Board also voted to remove the five-acre threshold for keeping livestock and the two-acre threshold for crop farming.
At Massaponax, Koch leaves a sound legacy of banding together
The only marching band director in Massaponax High School’s history is retiring after 27 years at the school and 33 in Spotsylvania County.
Steaking a claim: Ripley’s perseverance kept ‘The Meat Hook’ afloat after tragedy
Butcher shop reopens in new location less than a year after the death of owner Christopher Jones Sr.
‘We’ve got to stop saying no to everything’: King George supervisor suggests residents must embrace projects — or higher taxes — in future
The board kept the real estate tax rate at 68 cents per $100 of assessed value, but Supervisor David Sullins warns that increases are coming.
FAHASS concerned some will fall ‘through the cracks’ amid funding cut, layoffs
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services recently laid off 25% of its employees after losing half of a $1.7 million federal grant.
Caroline School Board will not move pre-K; plans to establish ‘learning cottages’ until new school is complete
Board also came to a consensus to construct a new elementary school within four years.
Phelps won’t seek reelection to Spotsylvania School Board
Often-outspoken, she has represented county’s Lee Hill District since 2017.
Fredericksburg area is no wonderland for working families, according to latest ALICE report
Percentage of ‘asset limited’ households in the Fredericksburg area range from 22% in King George to 31% in Fredericksburg.
King George Board of Supervisors facing more legal challenges
The Hopyard Farm Homeowners Association is seeking a declaratory judgment against the county; the Local IAAF 4438 is exploring legal action, as well.
Spotsy school board chair issues ‘first warning’ about decorum during public comment
Email from board chair Megan Jackson noted that the body will follow policy that allows law enforcement to remove speakers from building.
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