Board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county is a Second Amendment sanctuary.
County administrator’s budget proposal leaves a $5.8M shortfall for Spotsylvania schools
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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.
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 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.
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.
With all votes counted, Yakabouski wins Battlefield District Board of Supervisors race by 16 votes
Challenger Baron Braswell says he’ll petition for a recount to ensure the tally is correct.
Braswell ‘cautiously optimistic’ late votes could swing Battlefield District supervisor race
After Tuesday night, Chris Yakabouski led Baron Braswell by just 24 votes with 102 ballots outstanding.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
Buyer’s remorse? Spotsylvania supervisors throw a change-up on stringent data center setbacks
At least two supervisors now say that 1,000-foot setbacks for the industry are too strict.
REC’s CEO: One data center requires as much power as entire current customer base
John Hewa made the comments Tuesday during joint meeting between the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and the planning commission.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
In Spotsylvania, Battlefield board of supervisors candidates find common ground
Baron Braswell and Chris Yakabouski are competing for the opportunity to serve the Battlefield District on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors. But while they’re technically opponents for the second straight election cycle, they find themselves agreeing on...
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approve potential 2.2-million-square-foot data center campus
Supervisors Lori Hayes and Jacob Lane voted against the Hunters Ridge South project.
Berkeley District voters to weigh three conflicting candidates in Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors race
Incumbent Kevin Marshall is seeking a third term but faces challenges from Nilofer Garza and David Goosman.
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.
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.
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