Spotsylvania News

I would like to ask a question of Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department. Why does girls' softball go up to age 17, but boys' baseball goes to 18? I find the age discrepancy shows sexism.

When people look back on their high school days, thoughts typically turn to memories of learning to drive, football games, homecoming dances, plays, band outings, class rings and prom.

A former Tappahannock man already serving a life term for rape pleaded guilty Friday to the 1984 rape and sodomy of a Hanover woman who had waited decades to confront her attacker.

Susan Allen, wife of U.S. Senate candidate George Allen, meets with For Anything owners Chris Frederick and Jeff Morin and shipping manager Patrick Perdue.

Incoming Spotsylvania County School superintendent Dr. Scott Baker with current Superintendent Shelley K. Redinger duriing a graduation ceremony at Chancellor HS on Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012.

Hechler's career in fire and public safety spans 29 years. He served with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and Department of Transportation.

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative will lease the 6,000-square-foot former home of ILM Corp.

PetSmart, 1421 Carl D Silver Pkwy, 5/28 12:30 pm.A A customer reported that she was robbed in the parking lot by a male subject who brandished a handgun.A The 42-year-old Locust Grove resident reported that she had just exited her vehicle when a male subject approached her and demanded that she hand over her money.A When the victim refused, the ... (more)

Szabo, who practices his craft at festivals, re-enactments and living history events, set up shop May 18 at Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Free cat neutering in May with purchase of a cat spaying at the Virginia Kincheloe Spay/Neuter Clinic, 452 TV Drive in Spotsylvania.

"The patrons have been asking for these to come back for two years now," said Martha Hutzel, manager of Porter Library in North Stafford.

Kay and Carl Harris had other options on Sunday, but chose to spend the afternoon at the YMCA water park in Stafford County.

Daniel Reichwein spent three of his 29 years homeless, living in shelters, sleeping in a tool shed, or fashioning a makeshift home from a tent he pitched in a patch of woods in Fredericksburg.

Spotsylvania Regional was the patient-favorite in nine of 10 survey areas. It equaled or exceeded state and national averages in eight of 10 areas.

A 48-year-old Spotsylvania woman with a history of mental illness left her house early Thursday morning on a bike and was later hit on State Route 208.

A 49-year-old Spotsylvania County woman was killed this morning after she was hit by a car while riding her bike, according to a press release from the Sheriff's Office.

Events prepare for Memorial Day weekend STAFFORD - This Memorial Day weekend at Kenmore and Ferry Farm, guests can learn about the Civil War.

Spotsylvania County's Planning Commission will soon consider a rezoning request that could result in a mixed-use development on a 4.8-acre property at the intersection of Gerber Drive and Tidewater Trail.

Did Loudoun overreact on Lyme disease? A detailed analysis. Mike Farris and the Lyme Disease quacks behind Loudoun's 'initiative' - Real Loudoun Will the new Silver Line go past Dulles? Loudoun County in hot seat on approving Metro's Silver Line decision - Washington Post Sure, there are a lot of blogs and a lot of blah-blah-blah out there.

J. K. Wolfrey, a Spotsylvania contractor, tears down the house to help the Civil War Trust reclaim part of the site of the historic battlefield command post.