The only marching band director in Massaponax High School’s history is retiring after 27 years at the school and 33 in Spotsylvania County.
At Massaponax, Koch leaves a sound legacy of banding together
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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.
Spotsylvania man charged with murder in shooting death of teen
Tyler Butler, 27, is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.
Amazon taking fight with King George supervisors to court
The company filed a petition requesting a King George Circuit Court judge review a decision by the county’s board of zoning appeals at its March 25 meeting.
Search warrant: Spotsylvania teens were fleeing after prank when shots fired; resident could face murder charge
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible murder charge for resident who killed teen early Saturday morning.
Back on track: UMW’s Deane returns to form after illness sidelined her for three years
James Monroe graduate was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis, which held her down until she tried a new therapy last year.
Caroline supervisors, school board get ‘creative’ in attempt to solve facilities puzzle
Board of supervisors advances plan to renovate five school buildings in the county.
CATIE, bar the door: Alert system wreaked havoc in Caroline schools Tuesday
Two false alarms at Caroline High School prompted a lockdown and summoned 19 deputies to search the building.
Spotsylvania adopts school budget; waiting on state to ‘get its act together’
Local transfer of $170.8 million represents division’s largest-ever year-over-year increase from board of supervisors.
‘Yes, darling’: Sweet talk, faith and kindness key to Caroline couple’s 77-year marriage
Couple met in Caroline in the 1940s, moved to New York in 1955 and returned to the county in 1984.
‘This is a spiritual battle:’ Fredericksburg church hosts summit aimed at rebuilding families
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Spotsylvania) headlined Thursday’s event at Kingdom Family Worship Center.
Concerned ‘way of life’ is at stake, Spotsylvania supervisors table vote on Smith Station Crossing
Development would bring 99 single-family detached homes to an area residents say already has traffic congestion.
HR blocked: Spotsylvania School Board votes down third-party hiring audit after troubling incidents
Five board members believe changes already made to the hiring process will eliminate job candidates who may harm children.
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