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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.
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.
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 County middle school CTE teachers feted at the state level
The school board recognized Christine Culberson of Battlefield Middle School and Edie Brooks of Post Oak Middle for their achievements during a meeting Monday night.
WATCH: Rodas expresses gratitude to Spotsylvania school staff
Spotsylvania Vice Chair Belen Rodas thanked staff for joining the division, and Superintendent Clint Mitchell plans to visit every school by Friday.
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.
Spotsylvania Commonwealth’s Attorney: Hate crime charges ‘remain on the table’ in Partlow Road incident
Community, faith leaders seeking answers, additional information about July 20 incident off Partlow Road in Spotsylvania County.
Faculty’s passion invigorates Mitchell entering second-year as Spotsylvania schools chief
Superintendent highlighted increase in funding, lower employee turnover and the division’s new strategic plan during convocation to kick off the upcoming school year.
Lee Hill District voters have ‘three distinct options’ in school board race
Rich Lieberman, Gabrielle Sulzbach Pickover and Todd Rump are vying to replace Lisa Phelps on the board.
‘Beyond grateful to be alive’: Victims of alleged racist attack in Spotsylvania speak out
Two Spotsylvania residents are facing one misdemeanor charge each after the July 20 incident in the Partlow area.
All Spotsylvania students now eligible for free breakfast and lunch
Change will take effect for the upcoming school year.
Spotsylvania schools get ‘progressive’ in enforcing employee discipline
Other policy approvals concern handling of third-party complaints and addition of a student representative to the board.
Kaine, Vindman implore Congress to reboot program that benefited Spotsylvania students with disabilities
The Charting My Path for Future Success program was discontinued by the Trump administration in February.
JLARC study: Spotsylvania schools near the head of the class when it comes to banning books
Report also states that divisions misapplied state law in banning books.
Spotsylvania fire chief the new President of the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs
The organization represents fire service leaders across ten southeastern states.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county.
Public comment invited on Route 2/17 widening in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
VDOT also will start construction next week on a project to replace a bridge superstructure in Caroline County.
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