Paul Perry, warden at the Caroline Detention Facility, was one of the named defendants in the lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Virginia and partners. The ACLU of Virginia entered into a class action settlement this week that will release multiple immigrants who have been kept in detention in Caroline County despite winning their immigration […]
The Center is changing to a nonprofit structure and hopes to increase its educational and artistic offerings to meet community needs. It’s never been a better time to be a fan of Riverside Center. Riverside Center’s Artistic Director and CEO Patrick A’Hearn called for the community’s regional theater to dream big. He also called for […]
State superintendent of public instruction holds “Commonwealth Conversation” on the topic at James Monroe High School. Not everyone who attended Tuesday morning’s conversation on “Cell Phone-Free Education” was convinced that public schools should be cell phone-free. But Lisa Coons, Virginia’s superintendent for public education, reiterated several times that the purpose of the event was to […]
An interview with superintendent Jesse Boyd, plus key dates and important links. An Interview with Superintendent Jesse Boyd Back-to-school is always an exciting time of year for Jesse Boyd, who is going into his second full year as superintendent of King George County Schools. “Honestly, I’m just looking forward to everyone getting back, and to […]
About 6% of positions in Stafford and Spotsylvania are vacant. With between one and two weeks left before the start of the 2024-25 academic year, area school divisions still have staff vacancies to fill. Spotsylvania There were 136 vacant teaching positions as of July 19, division spokeswoman Rene Daniels said. These positions include classroom and […]
In this issue, the Print-and-Read, and a pie recipe for people who can’t make pie. Print-and-Read The Print-and-Read for July 27, 2024 1.1MB ∙ PDF file Download Weekend Recipe: Stop What You’re Doing and Make this Atlantic Beach Pie Immediately Editor’s Note: We are looking for local cooks to offer up their best recipes! Fill […]
Fredericksburg’s most-famous resident has not been seen since earlier this month, according to his fans. Gary, the white Emden goose who has made his home along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg since at least 2017, has apparently not been seen since July 5—and his fans are growing increasingly worried. “Gary is talked about usually once […]
The titles are among at least 18 challenged since last year. Several members of the Board of Supervisors support banning them from the school libraries. The King George School Board will decide next month whether the books Sold, by Patricia McCormick, and ttfn, by Lauren Myracle, should remain in the school libraries. A community member […]
About 65 are joining the division this year. Fredericksburg City Public Schools welcomed 65 new teachers this week, and the Advance caught up with some of them at Carl’s Ice Cream on Monday afternoon. Karish Johnson will be joining the team at Walker-Grant Middle School as a counselor. She said she’s taught for years in […]
A resident of Cobblestone Square describes Saturday night’s train derailment. Editor’s Note: Suha Charney lives in the Cobblestone Square apartments, the site of a trail derailment Saturday evening. The Advance spoke to her Sunday afternoon about the experience. FXBG Advance: How did you learn about the derailment? Suha Charney: I didn’t hear it happen, which […]
