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Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors protest timing of redistricting referendum
Board voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution declaring it will not allow county facilities or resources to be used to conduct voting on the referendum unless a court orders it to do so.
UMW alumna receives Fulbright award to teach in Northern Ireland
She will teach and develop a professional writing archive at Queen’s University in Belfast.
FCPS Superintendent Catlett named Region III Superintendent of the Year
Catlett will now compete with other division winners for the 2027 Virginia Superintendent of the Year Award.
‘Kids took a stand and it was peaceful:’ Spotsylvania superintendent stands by division’s handling of student-led ICE protests
Clint Mitchell said a policy on handling protests will be developed and put in place for the 2026-27 school year.
Lovings’ ‘quiet determination’ honored as Caroline Courthouse added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The couple and their descendants were feted during a ceremony Saturday at the historic Caroline Courthouse building, followed by a reception at the Bowling Green Town Hall.
WATCH: Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
Officials at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division talk about benefits to the students and the Navy.
Walk out: Spotsylvania County students leave class to protest ICE
Students left class to peacefully protest immigration enforcement actions.
Struggling to keep pace with neighboring salary scales, Caroline schools request additional $3.8M
The request of a 5.8% budget increase leaves the school division seeking an additional $1.8 million in local funds.
Caroline Historical Society seeking students from the 1969-70 school year
A community conversation will be held on May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Caroline Community Services Center, telling the story of when all county schools were integrated.
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.
FCPS Superintendent Catlett introduces proposed FY2027 budget
Budget includes 7% pay increase for teachers, 15 new full-time equivalent positions.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
LISTEN: CAROLINE READS launches countywide literacy campaign
CAROLINE READS is a countywide literacy campaign aimed at strengthening reading skills for students and families across Caroline County.
Stories cast in bronze: Exhibit explores women’s history through collars
Stories of 23 American women told in bronze collars.
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.
Stafford superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 seeks $18.6 million in new county funding
The proposal represents an 8.4% increase over the current spending plan.
LISTEN: UMW Admissions: Easier FAFSA, but don’t rush the college essay
With college admissions deadlines approaching, Sarah Lindberg (front), Director of First-Year Admission at the University of Mary Washington, says families may find the newly redesigned FAFSA easier to navigate than in past years.
UPDATED: Fredericksburg, Stafford schools offering free meals to students
Renatos, a downtown Fredericksburg restaurant, also will provide free pasta meals for children between 3-6 p.m.
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