Spotsylvania News
Jeff Branscome writes about Spotsylvania County.
VDOT OK with Dominion Raceway’s request to amend development plan
The Virginia Department of Transportation says it does not object to the proposed Dominion Raceway’s request for amendments to Spotsylvania County’s development plan. Angela Foroughi, transportation & land use director for …more
February 26th, 2013
Spotsy supervisor calls proposed budget a step backward
Spotsylvania County Supervisor Benjamin Pitts called the county administrator’s recommended budget a step backward. County Administrator Doug Barnes presented his proposed 2013-14 spending plan—which takes effect July 1, 2013, and does not increase …more
February 26th, 2013
Spotsy names interim county attorney
Spotsylvania Deputy County Attorney James Benkahla will become interim county attorney effective April 7. After meeting in closed session tonight, the Board of Supervisors also voted to name John Blair the …more
February 26th, 2013
Changes made to Spotsy’s budget public hearing
Spotsylvania County’s public hearing next month on the proposed budget and tax rate will probably last longer than in years past. The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted tonight to include the School Board …more
February 26th, 2013
Spotsy will let business banners fly
Spotsylvania County businesses can now legally display up to two banners on their property. The Board of Supervisors approved revisions to the county’s banner ordinance at a meeting Tuesday. Supervisor Benjamin …more
February 25th, 2013
VDOT “not able to grant” Dominion Raceway entrance waiver
The Virginia Department of Transportation said today it couldn’t grant Dominion Raceway’s request for an entrance near a ramp onto Interstate 95. But VDOT didn’t outright deny it, either. “While we are not able to grant …more
February 20th, 2013
First Dominion Raceway public hearing scheduled
The proposed Dominion Raceway is hoping to pave the way for its approval at a Spotsylvania County Planning Commission public hearing at 7 p.m. March 6 in the Holbert Building, …more
February 12th, 2013
Spotsy to continue with trails plan
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday night unanimously voted to continue with a plan to develop a network of trails. Supervisors also voted to keep the county’s relationship …more
February 12th, 2013
Anti-raceway group speaks at Spotsy meeting
Nine Thornburg residents expressed their opposition to the proposed Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania County at a Board of Supervisors public hearing Tuesday night. They reiterated concerns about noise, traffic, crime …more
February 12th, 2013
Spotsy county attorney resigning
Spotsylvania County Attorney Jacob Stroman is resigning to become chief staff attorney with the Virginia Supreme Court in Richmond. Stroman, who has been with the county for more than six …more
