Eddie Freeman was fired after a student and fellow teacher alleged he made inappropriate comments.
A right to be heard? Muted mic causes friction at Spotsylvania School Board meeting
Routine personnel packet initially denied as board wrestles with properly vetting new hires in light of recent incidents.
Breaking: Spotsylvania deputy cleared of wrongdoing in shooting death of former Marine
A special prosecutor ruled that Lt. Daniel Harris of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office was justified in killing Kenny Carr because he was pointing a gun at his wife.
Partnership aimed at creating affordable housing for Caroline teachers, first responders
Caroline County Public Schools, Habitat of Caroline and Central Virginia Housing established the Teach, Respond and Thrive Housing Initiative.
Spotsylvania supervisors consider additional tax relief for seniors, disabled residents
Board also discussed offering the county’s internal auditor to the school division — a proposal that was met warily.
King George School Board candidates make their case to fill vacancy
Six candidates applied to fill the vacancy left after Matthew Roles resigned last month.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
From the Philippines to Bowling Green: Caroline takes international approach to address teacher shortage
As part of the Greenheart Exchange, eight teachers from the Philippines and will begin teaching at Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School later this month.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Energized teens create outlet for seniors with community cafe
Non-profit organization Teach to Reach Teens hosted event to provide social outlets to seniors in the community.
Spotsylvania supervisors request state support for school choice
Supervisors also aim to shorten early-voting period.
Mitchell hopes training will help Spotsylvania School Board to play by the rules
Work session held Monday night focused on proper board governance.
Fredericksburg-area school officials present plans to combat chronic absenteeism
Area school divisions are getting creative when it comes enticing students to attend school regularly.
DEQ to hold public hearing on Caroline water intake proposal Wednesday
Agency made preliminary decision to issue the permit but will hold public after significant community outcry.
Seven arrests made in threats involving Spotsylvania County schools
School and law enforcement officials released a joint statement informing the community about recent threats.
‘My forever QB1’: Spotsylvania High School football coach’s family mourning son’s death
Trevor Reid, 21, died in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Spotsylvania County.
Press Rewind, Sept. 8-14
An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
‘Knock it off’: Caroline residents dismayed over attempts to expand PIRT for data centers
After disagreement over presentation, supervisors voted unanimously to delay amending comprehensive plan to expand technology district in Carmel Church.
Pump your brakes: Spotsylvania supervisors delay approving school zone speed cameras
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
‘You’re all lying’: Spotsylvania School Board meeting erupts as investigation request denied
Board votes 5-2 not to pursue a third-party investigation into incident that led to the August conviction of a behavioral interventionist for striking a kindergarten student with a shoe.