By Sarah Vogelsong CP Reporter Problems linger behind the scenes at the Caroline Family YMCA, with several subcontractors for the project who filed mechanic’s liens against the project’s general contractor this past spring reporting that they still have not been paid for their work. Between April and June, three subcontractors for the project—Madison & Morgan Masonry, Barranger & Company, Inc., and Godsey & Son, Inc.—filed liens in Caroline County
By Daniel Sherrier Editor A tri-national millionaire is spending a 48-hour sentence in Pamunkey Regional Jail following a conviction in Caroline Circuit Court Aug. 20 of reckless driving by speeding. Charles Burnett III, a citizen of the United States, Canada and England who in 2009 broke a 103-year-old world record by driving a steam-powered vehicle at 140 miles per hour, was pulled over on Interstate 95 in Caroline County
By Scott Richards CP Correspondent In an area that has more than its share of fast food restaurants, Leontios Dimosthenous has brought a breath of fresh air. Leo, as he is called, and his family started Anthi’s Family Restaurant at what was the Port Royal Tavern on Route 301 in the north end of Port Royal in February 2014. It was probably the worst time of year to start
Posing as representatives from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), potential thieves have attempted to scam members by calling to demand immediate payment of bills. With REC members experiencing encounters with these scammers over the past several weeks, REC warns all of its members to not become a victim of this crime. “We want all of our members to be aware of the threat of scammers calling to demand immediate payment for
By Lisa Gattie CP Correspondent Famous photographer Diane Arbus once said, “If you scrutinize reality closely enough, if in some way you really, really get to it, it becomes fantastic. “ Rustic Heart Photography, a new business in Ruther Glen, takes inspiration from the late Arbus, as well as their own life experiences, to create fantastic photos for clients in Caroline and the surrounding area. Photographers Sarah Edgecomb and
This is a letter to the editor from Jeff Sili, now in his second term on the Caroline County Board of Supervisors. We welcome letters to the editor from other members of the Board of Supervisors. Sili will answer questions sent to his email address at jmsili@verizon.net. Dear Editor, The purpose of this letter is to shed some transparency on the financial obligations concerning the building of the YMCA in
(Editor’s Note: Christian White, a third grade teacher at Lewis and Clark Elementary School, wrote the following message, which was distributed by principal Howard Pellegreen to the school staff. White gave permission for its publication.) Last Friday afternoon, the day of the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, I stayed late at school trying to finish up some things for this week. Preparing to leave, I looked up from my desk
OPINION/By Wendell N. Sims Caroline County is at a crossroads between ‘rural preservation’ and providing adequate levels of services for county residents, including good public education. Over the 12 years I served on the Caroline County School Board, I have seen significant levels of progress in every area of service in the county, including public education. Law enforcement, fire and rescue, new library resources, a new courthouse, new county offices,
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By Sarah Vogelsong CP Reporter Firefighting is full of challenges, and
By Sarah Vogelsong CP Reporter The recent uptick in fitness among