Williams’ tenure as commissioner began in 1996.
Longtime Spotsylvania Commissioner of the Revenue Williams dies at 74
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County administrator’s budget proposal leaves a $5.8M shortfall for Spotsylvania schools
Board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county is a Second Amendment sanctuary.
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.
On the Agenda, Feb. 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
Criminal charges dismissed for all parties involved in Partlow Road incident
All of the charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can’t be brought back.
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.
On the Agenda, Feb. 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg-area closings and delays
A roundup of school and government weather-related closures and delays.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors message to the state: ‘We are still a Second Amendment sanctuary county’
Board also discussed updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan at Thursday night’s meeting.
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.
‘Everything ain’t going to be all right:’ Spotsylvania NAACP calls for action on MLK Day
Spotsylvania NAACP President Moe Petway sounds the alarm about national and local issues during breakfast honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ruther Glen man convicted for role in Olde Greenwich shooting; four others plead guilty
Logan Soulier, 18, was convicted of 24 counts, including two second-degree murder charges.
Spotsylvania supervisors reversing course on data centers; Frazier perturbed by vice chair vote
Board voted 6-0 to suggest the planning commission recommends reverting data center design standards to guidelines and require a special use permit for projects on land zoned Industrial.
Spotsylvania School Board authorizes Mitchell’s work outside the division
Board also re-elected Megan Jackson as chair and Belen Rodas as vice chair.
PHOTOS: First Day Hikes at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania
Dozens of visitors kicked off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Anna State Park, hitting the trails to enjoy fresh air, winter scenery, and a healthy start to 2026.
Horace Gilbert Hill died in the Battle of the Wilderness. His brother’s final mission? Finding the fallen Union soldier and bringing him home.
New exhibit at City Visitor Center is based on the research of longtime National Park Service volunteer Steve Morin.
A ‘super special’ achievement: Massaponax grad earns PGA Tour exemption
It is believed that Massaponax High School graduate Grayson Wood is the first golfer from the Fredericksburg area to ever quality for a PGA Tour event.
LISTEN: Simple kitchen mistakes driving seasonal fire calls
Spotsylvania fire officials say unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires during the winter months.
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