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High school business club helps rescue dogs find second chances
Stafford High School’s FBLA chapter partnered with Old Dominion Humane Society, raising money and awareness for a volunteer-led, no-kill rescue organization.
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.
Bobby Orrock, defeated in November, doesn’t rule out a return to public service
He was feted at a gathering Thursday.
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approves data center design standards, but they may be short-lived
However, with a new supervisor coming aboard in January, the board’s stance on data centers is expected to change.
Recount confirms Yakabouski’s victory in Spotsylvania’s Battlefield District
Incumbent, current board chair holds off challenger Baron Braswell by 16 votes.
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.
PHOTOS: 2025 Spotsylvania Courthouse Luminary
Music from the Goshen Baptist Church Praise Team and the Courtland High School Vocal Ensemble at the Marshall Center.
No more ‘shifting targets:’ Spotsylvania Planning Commission provides ‘clear guidelines’ for data center construction
Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of 300-foot buffers and 400-foot setbacks for data center development.
Spotsylvania NAACP: Charging women in Partlow Road incident is ‘making them a victim again’
In response, Commonwealth’s Attorney Ryan Mehaffey reiterated that a special grand jury decided to charge the couple.
Hydroplane, not hit-and-run, blamed for Spotsy I-95 crash
State Police say one person has now died.
White pickup sought after chain-reaction wreck on I-95 in Spotsylvania
A press release from Virginia State Police says an unidentified white pickup hit a Nissan Kicks, sparking a crash that injured occupants in two vehicles.
Spotsylvania Sheriff Harris retiring after term expires
Harris endorsed Lt. Col. Delbert Myrick as the county’s next sheriff.
‘Brick by brick:’ Wolverines go from winless to region champions in two years
In other Fredericksburg area playoff action, Riverbend dropped an overtime heartbreaker to Stone Bridge in the Region 5D title game.
LISTEN: Holiday fire risks rise; Spotsylvania chief outlines precautions
Spotsylvania Fire Chief Jay Cullinan urges holiday cooks to take key safety steps—from deep-frying turkeys only outdoors to keeping fire extinguishers handy and practicing proper Christmas tree safety—to prevent seasonal fires.
Spotsylvania school officials defend handling of child sex abuse case after sentencing
A judge in Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sentenced Miguel Velasquez Velasco to 48 years in prison Friday.
No senior moment: Spotsylvania residents upset over looming transition of Marshall Community Center
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
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