An overview of the topics to be discussed at the upcoming Board meeting. Monday’s Spotsylvania County School Board meeting includes a list of 7 items on the consent agenda, one information item, and four action items. Information Item The standard monthly Head Start update. Action Items Meeting Details
School districts are set to act on smartphone bans. That’s good. But failing to define what problem they hope to address means smartphone bans could fail before they’re ever implemented. Tonight, Fredericksburg City Schools looks to become another in the line of divisions regionally and across the nation to join the smartphone-ban movement. Huzzah! Now […]
The week just past saw Caroline students raking in scholarship money, Mary’s Landing resubmitting plans, King George banning phones, Nicole Cole’s jury trial set, and in the least shocking news of the week – Lisa Phelps and April Gillespie still can’t follow simple requests. Also this week, our new occasional feature, Education 540, takes a […]
On Thursday evening, people from across the region gathered at the Fallen Heroes Memorial in Fredericksburg to remember those who took part in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago. This afternoon, we’ll have a full recap of the event. This morning, we are reprinting the comments Davis was asked to deliver for the occasion. Winston […]
Vibrant colors, rich history, cultural diversity are just some of what the flags flying downtown on 110 poles reveal. The flags lining Fredericksburg’s downtown corridor are one of the city’s defining charms. But the flags are there for more than simple decoration. “The City’s flag displays constitute an official communication of the City of Fredericksburg […]
The annual Signs of Fun camp in Spotsylvania County attracts students from across Virginia and the nation for a week of fun and learning. Summer camp is a rite-of-passage that many kids look forward to each year. A week away from mom and dad, and an early opportunity to spread their wings and experience life […]
An overview of the topics to be discussed at the upcoming Board meeting. Tuesday’s Stafford County Board of Supervisors’ meeting includes a list of 21 items on the consent agenda, three unfinished business items, and one item for new business. Unfinished Business Last October, the Board denied a conditional use permit to Enon Road Solar […]
This Thursday at 6:00 PM, the City of Fredericksburg and the Sister City Association will host a commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion that turned the tide of the Second World War. It will take place at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at 531 George Street. The program for the event follows: The […]
… but bans won’t deliver the results people expect until adults realize their own complicity in the issue. Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first in an occasional series about the state of education in the 540. These essays feature those on the frontlines of education who also respect research, appreciate the complexities of policy, and […]
Chris Yakabouski is Supervisor for the Battlefield District for Spotsylvania County and shares his multi-decade experience with local government, regional growth, the link between land use and transportation spending, and future challenges. Listen to the Podcast Local Obituaries To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit our […]
