Report also states that divisions misapplied state law in banning books.
JLARC study: Spotsylvania schools near the head of the class when it comes to banning books
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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.
Faith Housing Coalition hosting expo Saturday at James Monroe High School
Free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features mortgage lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and real estate agents.
Judge facing bribery charge allegedly sought pay raises for court staff
Judge Richard T. McGrath allegedly threatened to start dismissing traffic tickets if Spotsylvania County officials did not support raises for court staff.
Garcia, Hayes state their positions on key issues in battle for Spotsylvania board of supervisors seat
The Colorado native is competing with incumbent Lori Hayes in the Lee Hill District.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
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.
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