A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
Spotsylvania school officials defend handling of child sex abuse case after sentencing
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No senior moment: Spotsylvania residents upset over looming transition of Marshall Community Center
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
Court hearing continued in Partlow Road incident; couple out on bond
Elizabeth Wolfrey and Mark Goodman will appear in Spotsylvania General District Court Feb. 18. Jamaria Gaskins and Amylah Majors, meanwhile, are out on bond.
Raising the bar? Spotsylvania schools seeking five full-time legal positions
Division will request full-time counsel, an internal investigator, two paralegals and an administrative assistant in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
Alleged victims of racially-fueled incident in Spotsylvania now facing criminal charges
After alleging they were victims of a hate crime, Jamaria Gaskins and Amylah Majors face charges of filing a false police report and obtaining money by false pretenses.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
Caroline School Board hopes upcoming budget will get boost from ‘friends of education’
School board approved FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan and FY27 budget calendar Monday night.
Spotsylvania adds weapons detection system to school board meetings amid threats to Jackson and Mitchell
Superintendent also addressed concerns regarding his immigration status and academic credentials.
With all votes counted, Yakabouski wins Battlefield District Board of Supervisors race by 16 votes
Challenger Baron Braswell says he’ll petition for a recount to ensure the tally is correct.
Caroline students who integrated school division 60 years ago share experiences
In 1965, 13 Black students chose to integrate Caroline High School, and two siblings did the same at Bowling Green Elementary. Their experience has never been recognized.
King George supervisors approve solar project on land owned by county attorney
The board voted unanimously to approve the Caledon Solar project following a public hearing.
Braswell ‘cautiously optimistic’ late votes could swing Battlefield District supervisor race
After Tuesday night, Chris Yakabouski led Baron Braswell by just 24 votes with 102 ballots outstanding.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
No ‘chump change:’ Spotsylvania school officials discuss hefty Capital Improvement Plan
Division is anticipating the need to build a new elementary school and high school in the next five years.
DiBella, Monroe prioritize safety in Berkeley District school board race
Larry DiBella and Amanda Monroe are aiming to replace outgoing board member April Gillespie.
Caroline’s inaugural hall of fame class spans generations
Sixteen inductees will be recognized prior to Friday night’s football game against Courtland and at a gala on Nov. 12.
Making the cut: Caroline school officials preparing for increase in state standards
Superintendent Sarah Calveric said adjusting to the elevation in standards will prove a statewide challenge.
Caroline exploring artificial turf fields for county recreation park
Converting five fields at the Milford facility would cost approximately $2.8 million.
Mom details tense encounter between Caroline deputy and her son
Caroline Sheriff’s Office acknowledges deputy “briefly” pulled his weapon on a man assisting mother who ran out of gas.
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