Franco Abud, bound for Cornell next year, is the state vice president for the Virginia FFA.
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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
Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line
Dominion’s proposed 70-mile transmission line would go through parts of Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.
Public can comment on new Dominion power line Thursday in Caroline
The Kraken Loop would go through Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford and Fauquier counties.
Spotsylvania County Museum launches Virginia 250 Passport initiative
The Fredericksburg Area Museum, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, the James Monroe Museum, and Mary Washington House are other local signature sites listed under the Central Virginia region.
Spotsylvania officials encouraged by promising economic outlook
County achieved a AAA bond rating for the third straight year; visitor spending increased by 2.9%.
VDOT, Spotsylvania officials hopeful traffic light signals a turning point for dangerous intersection
VDOT is installing a traffic light at the intersection of Tidewater Trail and Glendas Way, where there have been four pedestrian deaths in recent years.
Say ‘cheese’: Speed camera program to begin in Spotsylvania school zones on Aug. 12
The program was approved by the board of supervisors in January.
‘Option C’ for new Rappahannock River crossing gets regional endorsement
The road would generally run from Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford County, cross the river west of the quarry and connect with Gordon Shelton Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
CSX rail maintenance work to close roads in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Motorists should follow posted detours during overnight closures at rail crossings.
Safety project on Old Plank Road in Spotsylvania County begins next week
Road shoulders will be slightly widened on Old Plank between Route 3 and Catharpin Road ahead of resurfacing to reduce crash risk.
I-95 southbound ramps closed Monday night at Exit 118
Overnight on- and off-ramp closures are required to pave the Route 606 intersection near the ramps in Spotsylvania.
VDOT to hold meeting on Germanna Point Drive Extension in Spotsylvania
The public also can review materials online and take an online survey.
I-95 southbound on-ramp to be closed for two nights in Spotsylvania County
Closures between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. are required for construction on Route 606 widening project.
‘The work got done’: Orrock stresses bipartisanship as he kicks off bid for 19th term
He’s being challenged this year by Spotsylvania County School Board member Nicole Cole.
Citizens committee recommends path for new Rappahannock River crossing
It’s still not certain that a new bridge will be built, but regional transportation planners will discuss the issue again in June.
VDOT: Route 1 traffic to shift near Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsylvania
Northbound and southbound Route 1 will be shifted to the right temporarily to provide space for crews to work on median construction.
Two survive small-plane crash in Spotsylvania County
Both passengers were taken to Mary Washington Hospital with minor injuries.
I-95 southbound off-ramp closed Thursday night at Exit 126 for paving
The ramp will close from 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday for paving; alternate exits are 130 or 118.
VDOT: Public comment invited on Route 608 project in Spotsylvania
Take an online survey through April 17, or attend the in-person design public hearing Monday at Brock Road Elementary School.
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