Sadness in Spotsylvania with word of the passing of Volunteer Fire Chief Norman Brooks

VIDEO: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Trampe says pay no attention to the new subdivisions or apartment buildings going up in the county…

VIDEO: Spotsylvania County Administrator Mark Taylor proposed $100-thousand dollars for each in an overall 500+ million dollar budget.

VIDEO: House Bill 1911 is working its way thru the Virginia Senate. Monday in Richmond, Melanie Clark–widow of First Responder Lt. Brad Clark of Hanover–spoke to a committee:

VIDEO: Teachers and parents asked the Spotsylvania School Board to unanimously take a budget to the Board of Supervisors that includes a 5% employee pay raise and new positions. Didn’t happen. School Board members Phelps and Twigg were critical of a 12-million dollar gap and of Superintendent Scott Baker.

There’s a ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon for the Fredericksburg SPCA’s Community Medical Center. Here’s your first look.

VIDEO: Stafford Fire and Rescue held a Housing/Push In Ceremony at the Mountain View Fire Station on Kellog Mill Road for Tower 4.

In observance of Black History Month, Virginia Changemakers is out with a list of “Strong Men and Women in Virginia History”

Prescribed burn season has begun on Fort AP Hill. The Forestry Branch intends to conduct prescribed burns this week through mid-April from 9AM until dusk, weather permitting.

The Stafford Sheriff’s Office spent Friday morning with some 4th grade students at a county elementary school.

VIDEO: Kerry O’Neill opened the House of Delegates in a prayer asking for unity.

VIDEO: Virginia’s first multi-level go-kart track is going in at Fun Land of Fredericksburg. An update with General Manager Clint Novak:

Fredericksburg Baseball will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the organization’s new stadium on Sunday, February 24th, from 2:00pm-5:00pm. The event is free and open to everyone. It will take place at the Expo Center.

AUDIO: Tee Marie Hanible is a Fredericksburg area resident and author of “The Warrior Code.” It’s about surviving and thriving. She’ll be at Orleans Bistro & Grill on Saturday 1-3. 5442 Southpoint Plaza Way.. 22407

A suspect was arrested last week for driving under the influence after Stafford deputies found him slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at a Wawa in south Stafford

VIDEO: Fredericksburg School Superintendent David Melton’s proposed budget calls for more teachers and a teacher pay increase. Melton says it’s the most he’s ever requested. Here’s the presentation:

VIDEO: A local hospital, the American Heart Association and a downtown women’s clothing store are teaming up to teach women about heart health.

VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors delay a decision for 60 days on whether to repeal tax breaks for the developer of the Aquia Town Center. In public comment, residents pleaded with the board not to rescind the agreement.

The Missions Pastor at Stafford Crossing Community opened the House in prayer on Tuesday

The Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual scholarship program will be awarding (2) separate $500 scholarships to each of the (5) high schools within the county and (2) separate $500 scholarships to private high school programs to promote the education of Spotsylvania County students and give financial support to those attending a two or four-year college, a visual or performing arts school, or a vocational/technical school.