Spotsylvania News
Jeff Branscome writes about Spotsylvania County.
Spotsy Economic Development Authority taking steps to sell building
The Spotsylvania County Economic Development Authority may sell a building it owns at Southpoint I in Massaponax. The EDA on Thursday voted to publish a request for information to solicit interest from …more
April 25th, 2013
Hearing set for proposed Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania
The fate of the proposed Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania County may be decided on May 28. That’s when the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing …more
April 18th, 2013
VDOT weighs in again on proposed Dominion Raceway
The Virginia Department of Transportation this week responded to Dominion Raceway’s revised traffic study, which was submitted earlier this month. You can read VDOT’s response here. Check back later for a full …more
April 9th, 2013
Two veteran Spotsy supervisors announce retirement
Veteran Spotsylvania County Supervisors Emmitt Marshall and Benjamin Pitts, who have served a combined 48 years, announced today that they would not be seeking reelection in November. Meanwhile, Lee Hill …more
April 5th, 2013
Dominion Raceway attempts to allay traffic concerns
Officials with the proposed Dominion Raceway in Thornburg are attempting to allay traffic concerns in their latest report filed with Spotsylvania County. Click here to read part of a raceway consultant’s updated …more
March 13th, 2013
Dominion Raceway to resubmit its entrance application soon
A Spotsylvania County planner said Wednesday evening that he thought the proposed Dominion Raceway would be resubmitting its request for an entrance near an Interstate 95 ramp “any day now.” …more
March 12th, 2013
Spotsy supervisors to keep tax rates the same
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors won’t consider tax increases despite the school system’s pleas for more money. This evening, supervisors voted 5-2 to advertise a real-estate tax rate of …more
March 7th, 2013
“FBI At Spotsy” website is now up
Spotsylvania’s Economic Development Authority has launched a website promoting the county as a great location for the FBI’s new home.You can visit it at fbiatspotsy.com. The Free Lance-Star recently reported that the General Services …more
March 7th, 2013
Dominion Raceway hearing rescheduled for March 20
It’s official: The first public hearing on the proposed Dominion Raceway has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. March 20 at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road. The Planning Commission will …more
March 3rd, 2013
Bigger cut for schools wanted
BY PAMELA GOULD Facing at least a $7 million shortfall to cover anticipated needs for the coming school year, Spotsylvania School Board members are looking for ways to convince the …more
