The week just past saw UMW’s president offer a fascinating look at the university’s present and future, controversy over a vacant parcel in Spotsy, a crisis of OB-GYN coverage in our region, another Spotsy School Board warrant, and Buc-ee’s controversial bid to move into Stafford. In addition, Martin Davis reflects on Memorial Day, the United States Marine Corps, and the importance of service; and humorist Drew Gallagher zizzles.
5. President Troy Paino Of University Of Mary Washington
Whether it’s the university and the surrounding community, or the liberal arts and Artificial Intelligence, UMW’s president is building connections for the future.
4. Wanted: One Developer For Vacant Spotsylvania Parcel
County, landowner hope proposed rezoning will attract developer to vacant parcel.
3. There’s A Shortage Of OB-GYNS Locally, Statewide, And Nationally
What is driving the shortage and what can be done about it?
2. Spotsylvania School Board Vice Chair Nicole Cole Served With Warrant
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office served a warrant this morning to Spotsylvania School Board Vice Chair Nicole Cole.
1. How Much Traffic Will The Stafford Buc-ees Generate?
A consulting firm hired by Buc-ees found that the Courthouse Road area faces debilitating traffic even without the proposed travel center.
COMMENTARY: ‘Never Disappoint The Expectations Of Their Country’
It’s time – past time – that we simply learn to hear.
It’s Drew Time! Searching For Cornzizzle
In an ever-broadening search for ways to pay for college, Drew Gallagher finds himself in South Carolina, where cornhole now rivals the Clemson-South Carolina football game in popularity.
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