Tony Cohen first walked the path 30 years ago, now he repeats the trek with a statue of Harriet Tubman in tow.
City hosts first stop of Underground Railroad project
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Caroline implements water restrictions on residents and businesses
The county is experiencing a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map.
‘Primary suspect’ in Akens’ disappearance not cooperating with authorities, police say
James Branton has an appearance in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard starting next year
Previously, the decision was left to localities.
Student arrested after pistol allegedly located in backpack at Massaponax High
Student is facing a charge of felony possession of a firearm on school property.
Redistricting campaign manager: Local leaders need to encourage their flocks to vote yes
The issue also can be boiled down to: ‘Dump Trump, and vote yes,’ said Rep. Eugene Vindman.
‘Have to pay the piper:’ Caroline Board of Supervisors adopts 6-cent real estate tax rate increase
The tax hike will help fund a litany of public safety requests.
Spotsylvania supervisors to discuss eminent domain for data center water project
Berkeley District Supervisor David Goosman requested agenda item on taking a property owner’s land be considered more thoroughly.
Planning District 16 Juneteenth celebration moved up one week
Event will now be held June 6 at North Stafford High School.
Cold turkey: Spotsylvania School Board shrinks Thanksgiving break
School board votes 4-3 to move from a five-day break in the fall to a three-day vacation.
City school board adopts updated public comment policy
The new policy prohibits ‘comments that amount to attacks against a school board member.’
COLUMN: Body-slamming stigma in Spotsylvania County
For columnist, the Micro Wrestling Federation pins down approach that entertains fans while empowering performers.
Overnight lane closures scheduled for northbound I-95 near Exit 126
Varying single- and double-lane shutdownsare scheduled between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday-Thursday.
UMW’s Bonds to receive award from Virginia Coalition for Open Government
Sociology professor is being honored for work shining light on agreements between data centers, localties.
On the Agenda, April 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Free Press wins major awards in Virginia Press Association annual contest
Publication received a total of 13 awards — including the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism — for its work last year.
Caroline school officials want new elementary school; supervisors push for renovations
Board of supervisors plan to propose nixing the idea of a fourth elementary school in favor of a large expansion of Madison Elementary.
PHOTOS: UMW Multicultural Fair
Photographer Jeff Kearney visited the UMW campus Saturday for the annual event.
CSX to close Lansdowne Road for rail-crossing maintenance
It will shut down from 9 a.m. Monday until 9 p.m. Thursday.
Kirby’s passions for art, advocacy coalesce with Community Canvas
Peer recovery specialist is a recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award from Micah Ecumenical Ministries.
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