Board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county is a Second Amendment sanctuary.
County administrator’s budget proposal leaves a $5.8M shortfall for Spotsylvania schools
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Spotsylvania School Board members question principal and central office salaries
First-year principals earn more than $19,000 per year than counterparts in Stafford County.
FCPS Superintendent Catlett introduces proposed FY2027 budget
Budget includes 7% pay increase for teachers, 15 new full-time equivalent positions.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
LISTEN: CAROLINE READS launches countywide literacy campaign
CAROLINE READS is a countywide literacy campaign aimed at strengthening reading skills for students and families across Caroline County.
Stories cast in bronze: Exhibit explores women’s history through collars
Stories of 23 American women told in bronze collars.
Loud and clear: Spotsylvania begrudgingly increases marching band funds after supporters speak out
Local funding gap is expected to be $14.6 million when presented to the county board of supervisors.
Stafford superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 seeks $18.6 million in new county funding
The proposal represents an 8.4% increase over the current spending plan.
LISTEN: UMW Admissions: Easier FAFSA, but don’t rush the college essay
With college admissions deadlines approaching, Sarah Lindberg (front), Director of First-Year Admission at the University of Mary Washington, says families may find the newly redesigned FAFSA easier to navigate than in past years.
UPDATED: Fredericksburg, Stafford schools offering free meals to students
Renatos, a downtown Fredericksburg restaurant, also will provide free pasta meals for children between 3-6 p.m.
Updated storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Closures and delays around the region for Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools names David Ferguson as new Director of Operations
Ferguson, who starts Jan. 28, brings more than 22 years of experience in public education to the position.
UPDATED: On the Agenda, Jan. 26-30
Scheduling updates to public meetings in the region have been added.
A year after Sweet 16 run, UMW hoops keeps the momentum going
Eagles are 15-1 and ranked No. 6 in the latest D3hoops.com top 25.
Fusing school and tools: Kaine talks welding, CTE in Spotsylvania County
The Democrat also spoke about situations in Venezuela and Greenland.
Spotsylvania school system strives to ‘educate the whole child’ with budget proposal
The school division’s proposed budget calls for a $55.4 million increase from fiscal year 2026.
Stafford schools Superintendent Daniel Smith appointed to military-children state council
Selection reinforces the county’s commitment to military students and families, the division said.
On the Agenda, Jan. 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Electric cooperative foundation announces $1,500 scholarships for 2026 graduates
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors or 2026 home-school graduates entering college or trade school this fall.
‘This doesn’t feel very collaborative:’ Caroline Board of Supervisors planning takeover of school construction projects
School board doesn’t want to relinquish control, but county attorney says supervisors are well within their rights.
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