James Branton has an appearance in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
‘Primary suspect’ in Akens’ disappearance not cooperating with authorities, police say
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‘Have to pay the piper:’ Caroline Board of Supervisors adopts 6-cent real estate tax rate increase
The tax hike will help fund a litany of public safety requests.
Spotsylvania supervisors to discuss eminent domain for data center water project
Berkeley District Supervisor David Goosman requested agenda item on taking a property owner’s land be considered more thoroughly.
Cold turkey: Spotsylvania School Board shrinks Thanksgiving break
School board votes 4-3 to move from a five-day break in the fall to a three-day vacation.
Caroline school officials want new elementary school; supervisors push for renovations
Board of supervisors plan to propose nixing the idea of a fourth elementary school in favor of a large expansion of Madison Elementary.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
Kalahari partnering with regional Juneteenth celebration for its first large hiring event
Event will take place June 13 at North Stafford High School.
‘The most remarkable thing that’s ever happened here:’ Former UMW coach, alumni ‘over the moon’ with title run
Eagles will face Emory University on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. for a chance at becoming the second program in school history to win a national championship.
Four arrested in connection with discovery of missing man’s body in Caroline pond
Investigators believe a second body found in the county is tied to this murder, but case remains under investigation.
Caroline Board of Supervisors vote to advertise a six-cent tax increase
Three cents of the increase would go toward raises for public safety personnel.
‘A mistake was made:’ Spotsylvania woman wrongly arrested by Caroline deputies planning lawsuit
Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser acknowledged mistake and referred Brown to the department’s Risk Management Office to discuss a settlement.
‘Hold the line’: Spotsylvania residents implore supervisors not to raise taxes
A final decision on tax rates is expected on April 7.
First Caroline race in a decade encourages residents to be ‘mindful’ of mental and physical health
The Mindful Miles 5k and one-mile race will be held May 2, beginning at 8 a.m.
Common ground?: Spotsylvania supervisors and school board value CTE, but three positions cut from latest budget proposal
School board member Rich Lieberman requested the board of supervisors end categorically funding the school division.
A bad rap: Spotsylvania school division slices FBI background check program from proposed budget
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said it would cost far more than the allotted $100,000 to implement the program for all employees.
Bates’ heroics sends UMW to the national championship game for the first time in school history
Junior guard drains game-winning 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining to propel the Eagles to a 64-61 victory over No. 1 ranked Trinity (Connecticut) Saturday night.
After one year, VA officials insist Fredericksburg facility going according to plan; federal officials not convinced
The VA outpatient clinic in Spotsylvania celebrated its one-year anniversary with a resource fair for veterans Friday afternoon.
Chi-Town down: Supporting cast boosts UMW to first Final Four in school history
Eagles will take on Trinity (Connecticut) in the NCAA Division III men’s basketball semifinals at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Caroline School Board to host town hall; supervisors invited as ‘attendees’
Joint town hall hosted by Supervisor Floyd Thomas and school board member Calvin Taylor nixed in favor of schools-only event.
Del. Nicole Cole: Voting ‘yes’ on referendum will ‘level the playing field’ in the U.S. House
Del. Phillip Scott (R-Spotsylvania) vehemently opposes the referendum, saying Virginia should not follow other states that gerrymander.
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