This year’s slate of lectures cover Revolution-era figures, jazz musicians, actors, authors and more.
Live, from UMW: Great Lives lectures honor SNL creator, America 250 and more
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Elizabeth Warner of Griffis-Widewater elected to chair Stafford School Board
The Falmouth District’s Sarah Chase will serve as vice chairwoman.
Spotsylvania School Board authorizes Mitchell’s work outside the division
Board also re-elected Megan Jackson as chair and Belen Rodas as vice chair.
On the Agenda, Jan. 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Board-ing school: Stafford student reps gain real experience with governance
Two new students are serving on school board, while previous reps are helping to lead a new statewide organization.
Fredericksburg writer’s ‘Eagle Air Support’ idea gets off the ground
In the program, surplus air conditioners from the University of Mary Washington will be given to Fredericksburg-area residents in need.
$20,000 in scholarships available to REC members’ children
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is awarding 17 scholarships to students planning to attend college or career and technical schools, with applications open through February 27.
King George School Board adopts policy on transgender students
New policy requires school personnel to refer to students by the name and pronoun on their official record, unless they’re 18 or older, emancipated or have written instruction from parents.
On the Agenda, Jan. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
My Top 5 stories of 2025: Jonathan Hunley
My top five stories of 2025 talk about everything from DOGE to SNL, and first responders to agriculture and higher education.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Taft Coghill Jr.
My top five stories of 2025 include a retrospective of the integration of Caroline County Public Schools, a group of dedicated volunteers filling prescriptions at the Moss Free Clinic, and an area therapist providing guidance for federal employees rebuilding their lives.
COLUMN: Courtland grad is among new crop of agricultural advocates
Franco Abud, bound for Cornell next year, is the state vice president for the Virginia FFA.
A seed planted: Cole’s rise to state delegate rooted in advocacy
Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
‘Caroline Reads’ initiative aims to build up community one book at a time
Assistant Superintendent Michael Mudd also announced a $218,000 literacy grant to assist in efforts at Bowling Green Elementary School and Caroline Middle School.
LISTEN: Five years for Idea Space
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Idea Space on Princess Anne Street celebrates an anniversary.
How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
City schools name Brendon Albon as new chief academic officer
Veteran educator most recently served as assistant superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education.
Spotsylvania adding weapons detection systems to all seven middle schools
During Monday meeting, the Spotsylvania NAACP presented an award to Superintendent Clint Mitchell commending him for the way he handled an inquiry about his immigration status, credentials.
On the Agenda, Dec. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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