By Tim Cox/Editor Legislation introduced by Del. Robert Orrock has put Caroline Commissioner of Revenue Sharon Carter and her office in the spotlight over the issue of assessing wetlands. Orrock, a Republican who lives in Woodford, introduced a bill in the current session of the General Assembly that would require a commissioner of revenue, at the request of a property owner, to assess wetlands on the owner’s land. The legislation,
LADYSMITH – The Caroline County Chamber of Commerce installed new officers and board members for 2012. Kim Napier of Woodford will lead the business organization as president this year. Napier, who owns an appraisal business, replaced Tana McDonald of Drainfield Solutions. Napier and the other officers were installed at a meeting of the organization at the Ladysmith Village Clubhouse on Wednesday evening of last week. The other officers are: vice
The Caroline County Republican Committee re-elected Jeff Sili as chairman. Sili, who lives in Bowling Green and is serving his second term on the Board of Supervisors, received 125 votes and his challenger, Rick Womble, 25. The election was held at the committee’s mass meeting on Thursday of last week. It was the largest mass meeting in committee history, according to Republican leaders. Over the last decade, Sili has served
Caroline’s Promise would like to invite members of the community to participate in its ‘Valentines for Caroline’ fundraising campaign. The nonprofit organization is seeking donations of $5 to honor a loved one. For the donation, Caroline’s Promise will mail a special Valentine’s Day card that lets them know of the donation given in their honor. Donations go to support programs and services for children. Caroline’s Promise offers a variety of
By Jessica Houser Jessica Toliver has been having a standout season in indoor track and will represent Caroline High School in state and regional competition along with several teammates. Toliver, a junior, has been participating in track and field events since grade four and has accumulated over 70 medals. She got her start with the county’s department of parks and recreation. By the time she was in middle school she
Caroline Little League has begun registering players for the 2012 season. The organization offers programs for boys and girls ages 4-16 and plays games at its facility on Paige Road in Woodford. Programs include tee ball, machine pitch, minors/majors, juniors, and senior. Girls fast pitch softball teams include minors/majors, juniors, and seniors. Registration fees range from $50 to $80. The deadline for registration, which may be done through the organization’s
MILFORD – Breland Allen, Chandler Moison, and Brook Brookes won Cavalier Awards for most valuable player on their fall athletic teams at Caroline High School. Allen received the Cavalier Award for football, Moison, field hockey, and Brookes, volleyball, during the school’s fall sports awards ceremony on Monday. Three other athletes received the Cavalier Award for varsity teams. Aaron Carter and Daliekqua Parker won for cross country, and Corey James won
Caroline’s Promise would like to invite members of the community to participate in its ‘Valentines for Caroline’ fundraising campaign. The nonprofit organization is seeking donations of $5 to honor a loved one. For the donation, Caroline’s Promise will mail a special Valentine’s Day card that lets them know of the donation given in their honor. Donations go to support programs and services for children. Caroline’s Promise offers a variety of
By Jessica Houser Jessica Toliver has been having a standout season in indoor track and will represent Caroline High School in state and regional competition along with several teammates. Toliver, a junior, has been participating in track and field events since grade four and has accumulated over 70 medals. She got her start with the county’s department of parks and recreation. By the time she was in middle school she
Carolyn Conway Davis of Port Royal has become the 14th recipient of the Caroline Historical Society annual award for outstanding service in the organization. A lifelong resident of the town of Port Royal, Davis is well known as “Cookie” in her community. She has been actively involved with the CHS since 1988, serving as secretary, past president of the society from 1993-1995, and editor for the past 20 years of
MILFORD – A documentary film about the Richard and Mildred Loving case will be screened for an invitation-only audience at the Caroline Community Services Center on Saturday. The Lovings, an interracial couple, married in 1958 despite Virginia’s anti-miscegenation laws. They were arrested in their Caroline County home for the crime of ‘mixed marriage,’ convicted, and banished from Virginia. With help from the American Civil Liberties Union, the Lovings fought back.
By Tim Cox/Editor MILFORD – The Caroline County Board of Supervisors and the School Board are about $300,000 apart on funding the construction phase of the Bowling Green School Project. The School Board sought $10.8 for the first phase of the project, which will renovate and expand Bowling Green Primary School and allow the consolidation of Bowling Green Elementary School. That amount includes $500,000 in architectural fees. The Board of
DOSWELL – Kings Dominion amusement park is now accepting applications to fill over 2,500 temporary jobs for the 2012 season. The park also will hold auditions next month for performing positions for its entertainment offerings. A wide variety of seasonal positions are available, from entry-level to advanced, in food and beverage, rides, games, merchandise, admissions, security and many other departments. Applicants must be at least 16. The amusement park is