Division is anticipating the need to build a new elementary school and high school in the next five years.
No ‘chump change:’ Spotsylvania school officials discuss hefty Capital Improvement Plan
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Micah Ecumenical Ministries named finalist for million-dollar Opus Prize
Faith-based award from Xavier University of Louisiana recognizes social entrepreneurship, humanitarianism.
Stafford County House of Delegates candidate prevails against attempt to have her removed from ballot
Three Stafford voters petitioned the county’s Circuit Court, arguing she doesn’t actually live in the 64th District.
Downtown street closures planned for Christmas parade
Parking restrictions will be in place from 2-9 p.m. on Dec. 6 for annual event.
On the Agenda, Oct. 27-31
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Party crashers: Courtland seizes control of Battlefield with victory over Caroline
Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Riverbend and Spotsylvania also picked up district victories.
PHOTOS: Courtland edges Caroline in Battlefield District action
Photographer Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines as the Cougars rode defense to a 28-21 victory.
Youngkin: Fredericksburg area no longer a mental health ‘desert’
A crisis center is slated to open in Spotsylvania County in the spring of 2027.
DiBella, Monroe prioritize safety in Berkeley District school board race
Larry DiBella and Amanda Monroe are aiming to replace outgoing board member April Gillespie.
Stafford supervisor, arrested for domestic violence, says she didn’t harm anyone
Monica Gary isn’t seeking re-election to her county post, but she is running for state Senate.
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.
A home run for data center critics? Stafford supervisors adopt 750-foot setback
The move followed a lengthy meeting that began Tuesday evening and ended early Wednesday morning.
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.
Sheriff’s office: Caroline County man, 35, shot and killed in Stafford County
A Stafford man is in custody and charged with murder, authorities said.
‘Most important part of politics’: Pete Buttigieg rallies local Democrats in Fredericksburg
Rep. Eugene Vindman encouraged volunteers before they set out to knock on doors.
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.
‘A place to reflect’: Spotsylvania holds ceremony for memorial garden
Garden aims to provide solace to those who have been affected by the passing of a school-age child.
On the Agenda, Oct. 20-24
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Thoroughfare to the world’: Aquia Creek has seen its share of history
Tobacco, sandstone and bare-knuckle boxing color the area’s past.
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