By Daniel Sherrier Editor A switch to law enforcement brought W.D. Lipscomb from his native Beaverdam to Richmond, and from the city to Caroline County, where he has served as a deputy sheriff for the past decade. Lipscomb initially worked in the steel industry, but steel prices plummeted after 9/11 and he was laid off, which prompted him to pursue more stable employment and his longtime interest in public safety.
By Greg Glassner CP Correspondent Caroline County’s only Hispanic church celebrated its 10th anniversary Sunday. Are there enough Spanish-speaking residents in the county to support a church? The short answer: Yes, although Pastor Eduardo Negron and his wife Idalia asked themselves the same question when they moved here in 2003. “We knew that God had brought us to work with the Hispanic community. The problem was that we did
By Daniel Sherrier Editor Rachael Matern remembers several great teachers from her school days, particularly a few middle school teachers who would go out of their way to push her toward the next level, help her out in any problem areas, and generally make the classes fun and engaging. Those educators inspired Matern to become a teacher herself—a decision she made while taking eighth grade history with a Miss
Motorists are encouraged to consider an early start to their evening commute Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews in the 14-county Fredericksburg District are preparing today to respond at the onset of wintry weather, forecast to begin around 5 p.m. in the Fredericksburg area. VDOT has 40 trucks loaded and ready to begin applying salt and abrasives on Interstate 95 in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Caroline counties in the Fredericksburg area.
As the last holiday weekend of the summer season approaches, motorists traveling through the Commonwealth this Labor Day weekend can expect to see significant increased enforcement by the Virginia State Police. Troopers will provide stationary and roving patrols across Virginia’s roads looking for impaired drivers. Last year, Virginia experienced nine traffic deaths during the four-day holiday statistical counting period. Six individuals were killed in traffic crashes in 2012. The stepped-up
As temperatures dropped well below freezing overnight, crews plowed and treated I-95 and primary routes throughout the 14-county Fredericksburg district. However secondary routes and subdivision streets remain snow and ice covered, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Motorists are urged to delay their morning commute, if possible. However, if you have to go out remember to: Allow extra time for travel. Reduce your speed Keep a safe distance of
By Daniel Sherrier Editor After hearing “good things” about Lewis and Clark Elementary School’s pre-kindergarten classrooms, Senator Tim Kaine stopped by for a visit on his way to work Monday morning. Kaine introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate last week designed to expand access to educational programs for children from birth to age 5. Titled the Providing Resources Early for Kids (PRE-K) Act, its goal would be to ensure
By Sarah Vogelsong CP Reporter The School Board seems to be holding firm on its request for an additional $1.7 million for next year, despite reservations from the Board of Supervisors. At a joint meeting of the two bodies Jan. 27, the Board of Supervisors made it clear that despite the School Board’s slashing of its request by almost half, from an initial estimate of $3 million, further cuts
By Sarah Vogelsong CP Reporter The School Board slashed the request it will take to the Board of Supervisors for additional funds for fiscal year 2015–2016 by almost half at a budget workshop held Jan. 20. An earlier version of the budget projected that an additional $3 million would be necessary in order to hire extra staff, implement a new salary scale, and provide raises to employees, among other
Ongoing *Bowling Green United Methodist Church is having Wednesday Bible study from noon – 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend and bring a bag lunch to eat. *Zion Grove Baptist Church, 9450 Fredericksburg Turnpike, Woodford, holds its weekly Wednesday Prayer Service and Bible Study sessions from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bible Study is conducted by Dr. Kenneth Grasty, pastor. *St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, 29436 Sparta Rd, Milford, is
Ongoing *Bowling Green United Methodist Church is having Wednesday Bible study from noon – 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend and bring a bag lunch to eat. *Zion Grove Baptist Church, 9450 Fredericksburg Turnpike, Woodford, holds its weekly Wednesday Prayer Service and Bible Study sessions from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bible Study is conducted by Dr. Kenneth Grasty, pastor. *St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, 29436 Sparta Rd, Milford, is
By Greg Glassner CP Correspondent Caroline County’s only Hispanic church celebrated its 10th anniversary Sunday. Are there enough Spanish-speaking residents in the county to support a church? The short answer: Yes, although Pastor Eduardo Negron and his wife Idalia asked themselves the same question when they moved here in 2003. “We knew that God had brought us to work with the Hispanic community. The problem was that we did
By Daniel Sherrier Editor The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board has provided mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, prevention, and early intervention services to the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg for nearly 45 years. But only two types of services are mandated by the Code of Virginia—emergency services and case management—and state law governing those services has been amended as of
The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District will offer free flu shots Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at the State Fair of Virginia. The event will be held at the Farm Bureau Center at Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. Only 550 doses of vaccine will be available, and will be offered to anyone 18 years of age and older on a first-come, first-served basis, until
“You do not serve alone,” the Rev. Antonio Clinkscales said at the First Responders Appreciation Service at Mr. Tabor Baptist Church on Sunday, March 9. Clinkscales took his text from I Peter 4:11 as he spoke words of encouragement to those who serve faithfully in our community under the honorable badges of police, fire, and rescue. He said God furnishes the fearless strength for service and those who serve others
By Daniel Sherrier Editor A switch to law enforcement brought W.D. Lipscomb
By Greg Glassner CP Correspondent Caroline County’s only Hispanic church celebrated
Sheriff Tony Lippa has announced a new one-time program designed to deter
By Daniel Sherrier Editor After hearing “good things” about Lewis and
By Daniel Sherrier Editor King George didn’t make it easy, but
By Scott Richards CP Correspondent The Cardiac Cavaliers, aka the Caroline
By Daniel Sherrier Editor A switch to law enforcement brought W.D. Lipscomb
By Greg Glassner CP Correspondent Caroline County’s only Hispanic church celebrated