Spotsylvania Interim Superintendent Kelly Guempel says there are currently 114 openings. Class size, he tells the school board, is the biggest concern.
WATCH: Spotsy interim school superintendent asks for more help
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WATCH: Stafford County High Schools will have a one-hour lunch block
During this one hour block, students will eat lunch, have the opportunity to seek academic support, complete homework, meet with teachers, and recharge for the remainder of the school day.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Beer Trail
Stephanie Johnson (Adventure), Barry Boyd (Barley Naked), Mark Thorsted (Highmark) and Jim Toler (6 Bears and a Goat) talk about the Beer Trail and the evolution of beer in the region.
New exhibit at the Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society
A large variety of arrowheads, grinding stones, axes, and other tools are on display
Less humid today. Hot Hot Hot tomorrow
Unsettled weather returns tomorrow
More charges in Stafford against arson suspect
Since being arrested on the 17th, detectives were able to link the suspect to an additional six criminal incidents in the Grafton Village area
FredNats win in Kinston
FredNats 22-8 in the second half of the season
WATCH: Transition Day coming to Stafford Schools
It’s an attempt to make the transitions for kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade students easier. It’s a noninstructional day.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Program Coordinator Samantha Shoukas talks about the summer Point in Time Count, affordable housing, and the the helpline–540-358-5801.
Spotsylvania County publishes children’s book
The book is an extension of the county’s “Find Your Spot” tourism campaign featuring Spotsy’ s popular spots that encourages visitors to seek out attractions and activities that fit them best.
National Night Out tonight in Spotsy
Tonight at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre
WATCH: Kaine joins bipartisan group of senators on bill to ensure nationwide abortion rights
Speaking from the Senate floor, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine explains why he’s cosponsoring a bill ensuring nationwide abortion rights.
Big overnight I-95 delays this week in the region
Drivers encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid work zones between exit 148 (Quantico) to exit 104 (Carmel Church) for maintenance and construction work
WATCH: Sales tax holiday this weekend in Virginia
It’s not just for school supplies. Other items are also eligible
Chamber announces next Leadership Fredericksburg Class
Participants work on leadership skills and meet with community leaders.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ceili Leahy Day of Service
Ceili Leahy Day of Service preview. James Monroe senior Mei Mei, Leslie and John Leahy preview the September 10th event. It’s for JM students.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Public comment on proposed safety project at Route 3 and Orange Plank Road in Spotsy
Visit the project page and complete an online comment form through August 12
WATCH: Saving history. Why it matters
A walk at Slaughter Pen Farm on Tidewater Trail in Spotsylvania with historian and author Chris Mackowski.
Typical August weather this week
Hot, especially late week
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