Three board of supervisors races and three school board seats are on the ballot in Spotsylvania this election cycle.
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Faculty’s passion invigorates Mitchell entering second-year as Spotsylvania schools chief
Superintendent highlighted increase in funding, lower employee turnover and the division’s new strategic plan during convocation to kick off the upcoming school year.
‘A natural fit’: Rappahannock Area YMCA names Boles new CEO
The Michigan native is currently the principal of Potomac High School in Prince William County.
Lee Hill District voters have ‘three distinct options’ in school board race
Rich Lieberman, Gabrielle Sulzbach Pickover and Todd Rump are vying to replace Lisa Phelps on the board.
‘Beyond grateful to be alive’: Victims of alleged racist attack in Spotsylvania speak out
Two Spotsylvania residents are facing one misdemeanor charge each after the July 20 incident in the Partlow area.
Spotsylvania schools get ‘progressive’ in enforcing employee discipline
Other policy approvals concern handling of third-party complaints and addition of a student representative to the board.
Caroline Planning Commission recommends denial of Ladysmith Data Hub after residents speak out
The board of supervisors will decide the fate of Ladysmith Data Hub after the 4-2 vote.
Area school supply drives kick off Saturday with annual Caroline’s Promise event
Operation Heroes is also hosting a large school supply drive, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Kaine, Vindman implore Congress to reboot program that benefited Spotsylvania students with disabilities
The Charting My Path for Future Success program was discontinued by the Trump administration in February.
JLARC study: Spotsylvania schools near the head of the class when it comes to banning books
Report also states that divisions misapplied state law in banning books.
Caroline School Board seeks engagement from supervisors on Capital Improvement Plan
The school board no longer presents its Capital Improvement Plan to the county’s planning commission to make recommendations to the board of supervisors.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county.
Say ‘cheese’: Speed camera program to begin in Spotsylvania school zones on Aug. 12
The program was approved by the board of supervisors in January.
King George supervisors vote down solar and livestock operation
Board voted to deny Open Road Renewables and Gibson Solar project, which would’ve been constructed on 48 parcels totaling 890 acres.
Spotsylvania School Board votes to add student representative
Courtland District representative Carol Medawar voted against the policy, citing the board’s contentious nature.
Report identifies major gaps in regional response to homelessness
Report also notes that affordable housing is increasingly elusive in the region, racial disparities persist and evictions are on the rise.
Spotsylvania supervisors open to repairing bond with Virginia Heritage HOA
Residents are requesting nearly $1.3 million in relief from the county, alleging its staff prematurely released performance bonds to builder Lennar Homes.
King George superintendent hopes rebuilt vocational center will ease overcrowding
School board is exploring renovation of 57-year-old building — or demolishing it and building a new job training center.
They worked to keep the Moss Free Clinic open. Now, they’re tasked with closing it down — as volunteers.
Despite closing on June 12, the clinic must keep its pharmacy open through July 10 per state regulations.
Reframing Murphy’s law: Marine Lt. Col. graduates veterans docket
The Rappahannock Regional Veterans Treatment Docket gives service members a second chance after legal troubles.
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