Incumbent Kevin Marshall is seeking a third term but faces challenges from Nilofer Garza and David Goosman.
Berkeley District voters to weigh three conflicting candidates in Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors race
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Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary exits Aquia District race — again
The contest will now be between Maya Guy and Hank Scharpenberg.
‘Go to hell’: tempers flare at King George Board of Supervisors meeting
Board approved rezoning application from Dahlgren Innovation Hub, whose developers are offering $12 million in proffers.
Fredericksburg hires Flippen as assistant city manager for utilities and capital projects
In newly-created role, he’ll oversee wastewater treatment plant expansion, construction of new fire station.
Flags at half-staff in Virginia on Thursday
Thursday is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
Stafford supervisors not quite ‘ready to roll’ on proposed data center regulations
Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to hold a work session next week during which it will further discuss the impact of the facilities.
‘This is dragging on:’ Caroline School Board perplexed by supervisors’ refusal to meet
Supervisors pushed for renovations to Bowling Green Elementary School, then declined school board’s invitation for a joint meeting to discuss the project.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Paul Milde
Paul Milde is a Republican candidate for the House of Delegates 64th District, which includes parts of Stafford County.
On the Agenda, Aug. 18-22
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Forrest Miller
Forrest Miller is the Democratic candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 63, which includes part of Spotsylvania County.
Caroline Board of Supervisors purchases new voting machines a month before first ballots cast
Supervisors Floyd Thomas and Reginald Underwood objected to the purchase of accessibility software, citing the timing of the start of early voting.
Spotsylvania supervisors suggest development standards for data centers
While no special-use permit will be required for data centers, buildings supervisors suggest buildings be 1,000 feet from any residential property line, schools, churches, hospital or park.
Rematch in Garrisonville: Yeung, Randall square off for supervisor again
It’s Randall vs. Yeung again, after the former lost by just 133 votes in 2021.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors denounces ‘harmful and dehumanizing’ racism in county
County residents speak out against racism in the county, including recent incident involving two Black female motorists on Partlow Road.
‘Not politics as usual’: Finn calls on Kelly to drop out of Ward 3 City Council race
Statement comes in the wake of Republican committee endorsing Kelly in Ward 3 election.
WATCH: Spotsylvania Supervisors condemn racism following community concerns
In response to community calls after an alleged racist attack on Partlow Road, the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a statement denouncing all forms of racism as harmful and unacceptable in the county.
Trial date set for local judge accused of bribing a public official
Richard T. McGrath appeared in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, and his trial has been set for April 21, 2026.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of 2.2 million square foot data center campus
Hunters Ridge South will be located at the southern end of Cosner Drive if approved by the board of supervisors.
2025 Voter Guide: Spotsylvania County
Three board of supervisors races and three school board seats are on the ballot in Spotsylvania this election cycle.
On the Agenda, Aug. 11-15
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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