King George News

Almost 80 King George homes were damaged in earthquake; county hosts informational meeting about disaster assistance for residents Feb.

The fourth quarter of 2011 was the best for taxable sales locally since the third quarter of 2006.

King George supervisors are dealing with issues typical of life in rural areas: hunting dogs and people with guns.

The state Board of Education reports that Virginia public school students rank third in the nation on Advanced Placement tests.

Not many people stop a successful career past the age of 40 to pursue a dream, but that's exactly what local luthier Bill Mason did.

It's a weapon right out of science fiction, and one that is in the works at Dahlgren in King George.

In addition to the long commutes on Interstate 95 and the loss of tax revenue from businesses, there is another downside to residents working elsewhere.

King George woman is co-owner of Deuce the Pekingese, who will be on TV Saturday as part of the Eukanuba National Championship.

Students and teachers in several Fredericksburg-area schools are finding creative, hands-on ways to help their counterparts in Kenya.

Three men chased down a purse snatcher outside Walmart in Central Park Thurday night.

Governor Bob McDonnell Thursday announces that individuals in King George and Albemarle are now eligible for federal disaster aid to help them recover from the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia last August.

After originally denying the request, FEMA has made residents of Albemarle County eligible for federal disaster aid to help them recover from a 5.8-magnitude earthquake on Aug.

During Tuesday night's discussion between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board, there was a lot of talk about how many students are in school.

The King George County School Board has whittled its budget shortfall to about $140,000, down from $400,000. A And Tuesday night, board members will make their case to the county's Board of Supervisors about why they need help making ends meet-and why they need nearly $4 million more for next year.

Kenny Garner of King George, a Vietnam War veteran who is suffering from the effects of Agent Orange, cares for 45 cats-15 indoors and 30 outdoors.

The King George County School Board needs to shave $340,000 from the division's budget this year.

A Residents of Eagles Nest Lane on the Potomac River are upset because they've waited 20 years for their road to be paved.

STAR Cleydael, the historic home in King George Coun ty, was sold at auction in October, but the bank hold ing the note never accepted the deal.

King George supervisors say they'll help School Board members figure out how they can give school employees a 2 percent raise in the midst of their budget shortfall The King George County Board of Supervisors said this week it's interested in helping the School Board with its projected shortfall and making sure that school employees get 2 percent ... (more)