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July 2010Scouts promise fun and safe event more→
From the Free Lance Star

Virginia Statehouse News - July 6

"Queen" Dolly Roy appears at Port Royal on Saturday
From the Caroline Progress

Four antique shops ornament Bowling Green these days
From the Caroline Progress

A community builder, Sherry Gravatt honored with Civic Award
From the Caroline Progress

Scrapping Mayport Homeporting Proposal Advances

Solid Waste Convenience Sites Change in Hours of Operation

Virginia Statehouse News - July 2

Port Royal now has a gallery of oil portraits more→
From the Free Lance Star

July Message from the County Administrator

Caroline County Six Month Work Plan

Virginia Statehouse News - July 1

June 2010 Caroline County Fire and Rescue urges fireworks safety this July 4th

'Camp Success 10’ fosters teamwork, builds youth confidence

Virginia Statehouse News - June 29

Caroline High School government teacher Joanne Blanton retiring after 50 years more→
From the Free Lance Star

Virginia Statehouse News - June 28

Port Royal Independence Day Activities July 3

Scouts in the loop for Jamboree more→
From the Free Lance Star

Food Lion rings up most sales in the area more→
From the Free Lance Star

Cruise-In Car Show June 27

Nancy Elliott transforms her electricity
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline High graduates 251 at The Meadow
From the Caroline Progress

2nd Mt. Zion raises $1,240 for new library
From the Caroline Progress

Principals swap positions
From the Caroline Progress

Cooper, Gotschalk top 2010 grads
From the Caroline Progress

Historic Portrait Gallery opens July 3
From the Caroline Progress

The Dawn Community Needs Your Vote for a Grant to Fund a New Library

Virginia Statehouse News - June 25

Regional Land Use Scenario Planning
Presented by FAMPO

Virginia Statehouse News - June 23

U S Debt Clock

Virginia Statehouse News - June 22

You Could Host a Student from a World Cup Country more→
From the Free Lance Star

Little League Park Favorite Spot To Watch Baseball, Say Web Voters

Fort Lee considers moving Army soldiers by train to Fort A. P. Hill in Caroline County more→
From the Free Lance Star

Virginia Statehouse News - June 17

Caroline project draws support, skepticism more→
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Faster route to Web in Caroline? more→
From the Free Lance Star

Video on Hurricane and Flood Preparedness

Free Sales Seminar Offered by the VDBA

Will Carmel Church become next hot spot? more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline County approves mixed-use development more→
From The Richmond Times Dispatch

June 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

Health care company apparently coming to Caroline more→
From the Free Lance Star

Wittman wins 1st District more→
From the Free Lance Star

Dominion Virginia Power is Positioned for Official Start of 2010 Hurricane Season

VFW Post 12095 June Newsletter

Facebook Page Will Improve Communication, Says Web Voters

Project could double Caroline’s population more→
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch

Webb & Warner Announce Virginia Will Receive $324M in Education Stimulus Funds

Caroline County April Unemployment Down

Immediate Summer Job Openings at Fort A P Hill

The Republican Party Primary Election is Tuesday, June 8

Army Prepares Environmental Assessment for New Reserve Center

Karate Summer Camp of Promise

June Message from the County Administrator

May 2010Decks get built, weeds pulled for Day of Caring
From the Caroline Progress

'Galvanized,' Frank Carneal enthralls students at Madison Elementary
From the Caroline Progress

Hundreds turn out for Ladysmith Day
From the Caroline Progress

L.J. Moyer is awarded Ann Crowe Essig Award
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline wins big at 4-H/FFA show
From the Caroline Progress

Board of Supervisors
May 25 Meeting Recap


County Budget Reductions Affect 10 Positions

Registration for Parks & Recreation 2010 Summer Exploration Day Camp
Due June 1


Caroline's first African-American high school has rich history more →
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline County Sheriff's Office is applying for the local Bryrne (JAG) grant for their Technical Improvement Program

Ladysmith Day is May 22! Click here for Event Information

BOS May 18 Meeting Recap

Governor McDonnell Urges Virginians to Get Ready for Hurricane Season

Area health district gets acting director more →
From the Free Lance Star

Big Sister Amanda Reid brightens a young life
From the Caroline Progress

'Cavalier Battalion' honored at Awards Banquet
From the Caroline Progress

Folks will float on Ladysmith Day, May 22
From the Caroline Progress

The Week of the Young Child Celebration

Petrasky Departs Health District more →
From the Free Lance Star

Good Samaritan Video
From the Free Lance Star

BOS May 11 Meeting Recap

Bicycling for Safe Communities is May 15

VFW Post 10295 May Newsletter

Public School Division Seeks Input on Technology Plan

Area housing sales blooming in spring more →
From the Free Lance Star

Dominion Virginia Power Selects Mitsubishi Reactor Technology for Potential North Anna Unit 3

Nearly 200 turn out for Festival of Feet
From the Caroline Progress

Social Studies teacher won $33 K on 'Jeopardy!'
From the Caroline Progress

Don't cut SROs, bus driver says at community meeting
From the Caroline Progress

Like genies, neighbors transform Mary Frances' yard
From the Caroline Progress

"Adopt a Shelter Pet" stamps get a big send-off in Ladysmith
From the Caroline Progress

Election Results more →
From the Free Lance Star

May Wellness News

County Government Report Summarizes Current Debt

Web Voters Want Better Communication with County

Caroline County Spring Regional Fire School the Largest in the State

May 2010 Message from the County Administrator

April 2010DPA First Annual 3 on 3 Hoop it Up

Hundreds attend sensational Caroline Art Show
From the Caroline Progress

Bethel barbecue nets over $500 for new Dawn Library
From the Caroline Progress

A Clean Sweep before the Clean Sweep
From the Caroline Progress

Wright's Chapel 'Christmas in April' gathers 7 tons of food
From the Caroline Progress

British naturalist and author to visit Caroline
From the Caroline Progress

New 'Shelter Pet' stamps featured at Ladysmith Post Office special event, May 4
From the Caroline Progress

County Launches New Phone Line to Improve Citizen Access to Services

Caroline Teacher Wins Big on Jeopardy....more →
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline Teacher on Jeopardy ...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Rappahannock Adult Activities Mayfest is May 1

Let Angel Food Ministries help you feed your family
From the Caroline Progress

To help others, Community Food Program gardeners break dirt in Bowling Green
From the Caroline Progress

Chandler Thomas wins Holocaust award
From the Caroline Progress

Ladysmith Road is cleaned up, thanks to Linda's friends
From the Caroline Progress

Columbia Gas of Virginia Customers Help Plant 22,900 Trees

Columbia Gas of Virginia Sustainability Efforts Highlighted

Ladysmith Rest Areas reopened April 8
From the Caroline Progress

Rappahannock Electric hosts lineman's rodeo at Meadow Event Park
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline's whale wins award
From the Caroline Progress

Memorial at old Caroline High may be 3-by-5 feet
From the Caroline Progress

Wright's Chapel-Lake Caroline Run will honor veterans and help aid Caroline schools
From the Caroline Progress

Board of Supervisors April 13 Meeting Recap

VFW Post 10295 April Newsletter

Caroline's Promise Community Service Scholarship Guidelines and Application

D.I.V.A.S. with Promise Scholarship Guidelines and Application

Blossoming cherry trees of 'Green Falls' are a Caroline memorial
From the Caroline Progress

Quin Rivers withdraws from Dawn project
From the Caroline Progress

Adult Easter Egg Hunt draws hundreds
From the Caroline Progress

Mt. Olympus Farm visited by busy Easter Rabbit
From the Caroline Progress

Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is May 25-31

Warmer Weather Favored This Spring by Web Voters

Commonwealth Transportation Board Public Hearing

Caroline Residents Urged to Return Census Forms

April Message from the County Administrator

Planning Commission Members Recognized

March 2010Columbia Gas of Virginia Applauds Opening Virginia Coastline to Natural Gas Drilling

Caroline County's Genealogy Conference

Caroline County Dept. of Fire and Rescue Seeks Locations to Install Dry Fire Hydrants

Comcast to Increase Cost For Select Video Services

Commissioner of the Revenue Community Day to be held March 30

Fort A.P. Hill increases emergency response capability

Scout leader Beth Kearse honored at vigil
From The Caroline Progress

Appliance Program Accepting Donations

County Treasurer Announces Extended Hours for Decal Purchases

March 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

COUNTY RECEIVES UNQUALIFIED FISCAL YEAR 2009 AUDIT

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING ANNOUNCES $10 MILLION IN ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INCENTIVES

Caroline County Visitor Center Welcomes 10,000th Visitor

Caroline County 2009 Fiscal Year Audit

Matiak Appointed Volunteer Deputy Chief for F&R

Mattaponi Club honored for Wounded Warrior Hunt
From The Caroline Progress

SCC Orders Ladysmith Water To Pay Additional Amount

Caroline's 'Country Angel' goes home
From The Caroline Progress

General Assembly budget lessens impact on Caroline
From The Caroline Progress

Family Fair serves up free food, good information and fun, March 27
From The Caroline Progress

Bringing Jobs & Opportunity to Virginia - Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling

Warner on Your Corner - March 17 Bowling Green Branch Library

Help Build a Home for a Local Hero

Governor McDonnell requests federal disaster assistance for state and local governments Two February storms brought a total of nearly 4 feet of snow to parts of Virginia

Local Shoppers Spend More at Grocery Stores

Parks and Recreation Annual Report

Parks & Recreation Participants Weigh Heavy from Madison District

A. P. Hill aims to cut noise from ordnance - Army releases ordnance noise-study results ...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Celebrate the 40th birthday of home grown hero, Secretariat

Ryan McDougle rises in the Senate
From The Caroline Progress

Wright's Chapel hopes Bowling Green Food Lion will join drive From The Caroline Progress

Family Fair serves up free food, good information and fun, March 27
From The Caroline Progress

Fairy Godmothers will gown Cinderellas March 27
From The Caroline Progress

MOU Process for AP Hill Resolution Clarified

Board of Supervisors March 9 Meeting Recap

Caroline County Commissioner of the Revenue holds Community Day on March 30.

Caroline County Department of Fire and Rescue Reminds
Residents of State and Local Open Burning Regulations


Caroline County Department of Fire and Rescue goes “High Tech” with Electronic Reporting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CAROLINE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - correction: moved to April 13 Board of Supervisors meeting

Parks and Recreation Annual Report

County administrator calls for 'vigor and grit' at State of the County Address
From The Caroline Progress

Lewis & Clark 5th grader wins Museum Logo Contest
From The Caroline Progress

Aqua Virginia customers may be receiving refunds
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline schools seek apprenticeships for students
From The Caroline Progress

Mr. B's Program Sponsorship Package 2010

Ladysmith Water Company Ordered to Pay Partial Amount

VFW Post 10295 March Newsletter

Facebook Nudges E-Mail As Favorite Social Medium

The following remarks were delivered by Board of Supervisors Chairman Maxie Rozell at the March 1 public hearing on the FY 2010/11 School Budget......Read more →

On March 1, the State Corporation Commission requested that Caroline County continue to provide drinking water...
Read more →

March Message from the County Administrator

Caroline’s Promise Camperships Available

Caroline County Will Protect Water Interests of Lake Caroline

No tax hike in Caroline budget - Caroline County's administrator calls for job losses, but no tax hike......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management's 2009 Annual Report

FRED TO RETURN TO PRE-JANUARY 18, 2010, SERVICE SCHEDULES IN CAROLINE COUNTY

Board of Supervisor's February 23 Meeting Recap

February 2010Budget writers’ plans soften blow to Richmond-area school systems
From The Richmond Times Dispatch

Judge appointments may be delayed - RICHMOND--State lawmakers have interviewed two Stafford County judges to fill a circuit court vacancy, but it's unclear whether they'll actually fill the seat....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Schedule for VRE service changing - VRE to hold public hearings on schedule changes; Two Fredericksburg Line trains would no longer stop at Union Station more →
From The Free Lance Star

Department of Economic Development & Tourism Annual Report

New cancer center wins OK - State approves bid by Mary Washington Hospital to add another center, this one on the main Fredericksburg campus.....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline Chamber of Commerce State of the County Address

American Cancer Society Fight Back Newsletter

Freezing 'Polar Bears' raise more than $12,000
From The Caroline Progress

Memorial stone planned for old Caroline High School
From The Caroline Progress

Dorothy Hamm, from Caroline, fought for civil rights
From The Caroline Progress

EOD School noise monitoring ends
From The Caroline Progress

American Cancer Society Fight Back Newsletter

Freezing 'Polar Bears' raise more than $12,000
From The Caroline Progress

Memorial stone planned for old Caroline High School
From The Caroline Progress

Dorothy Hamm, from Caroline, fought for civil rights
From The Caroline Progress

EOD School noise monitoring ends
From The Caroline Progress

McDonnell budget sends shockwaves Va education officials decry K-12 budget cuts
From The Free Lance Star

Shoveling, Digging Out Biggest Disruption During Snow Storms

Governor McDonnell Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for State and Local Governments

Caroline 2010 Census Kicks Off Under Chilly Conditions

Fort A P Hill to Conclude Noise Monitoring Study

Virginia's foreclosure rate was the 17th highest in the country in January... more→
From the Richmond Times Dispatch

News Still Grim Following General Assembly Update

Caroline Pines seeks to end water problem
From the Caroline Progress

Snow's driving problems frustrate 'Polar Bears'
From the Caroline Progress

Fort A.P. Hill Continues Noise Monitoring Study - Update

Mobile Home Fire - 17203 North Roye Lane

FORT A.P. HILL CONTINUES NOISE MONITORING STUDY

Caroline County and Spotsylvania County Open Shelter at Thornburg Middle School

Blocked Fire Hydrants and House Numbers - Help Firefighters by Clearing the Snow

Governor McDonnell to Undo Proposed Freeze of Local Composite Index

Caroline County Parks & Rec. 5th Annual Father-Daughter Dance

Chairman Rozell Declares February 'African-American History Month'

Web Voters Choose Education As Top Priority for General Assembly

Virginians Reminded of Food Safety in Aftermath of Winter Storm

Commonwealth continues winter storm response-Residents should prepare for additional power outages

Columbia Gas of Virginia Reminds Customers to Clear Natural Gas Meters of Snow and Ice

Changes Announced in Caroline County EMS Fee for Service Program

Caroline County Urges Citizens to Take Precautions During Winter Storm

A near-blizzard is forecast to bring 16 to 24 inches of snow more →
From the Free Lance Star

News Release from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Fort A.P. Hill begins noise monitoring test study

Like a child dumping blocks on a just-cleaned floor, winter is creating a perpetual mess
more →
From the Free Lance Star

Dawn Progress Center -Let Rappahannock United Way Help You File Your Taxes For FREE!

Columbia Gas of Virginia teams with The Nature Conservancy to promote electronic billing, save trees

A letter to citizens from Supervisor Jeff Sili more →
From the Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

The proposed replica house/museum that could be located in a historical park ....more →
From the Clarksburg Exponent Telegram

VFW Post 10295 February Newsletter

SCC representatives meet angry Ladysmith residents
From The Caroline Progress

Ladysmith Rest Areas to reopen
From The Caroline Progress

January 2010Glory Outreach helped 1,300 families last year, and still expanding
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline schools must cut $2.4 M
From The Caroline Progress

Public comment favors proposed Carmel Church Station By Gary Spina
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline Contingent Attends Virginia Inaugural Festivities
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline County Declares Local Emergency

Region's jobless rate up
to 6.3 percent in December ..... more →
From The Free Lance Star

February Message from The County Administrator

The National Weather Service reports a Winter Storm Watch for Caroline County

State Population Growth Rate Resuming, According to Latest U.Va. Cooper Center Estimates

January 26 BOS Meeting Recap

Governor Bob McDonnell Unveils Jobs & Opportunities Agenda

3rd Annual Festival of Feet Memorial Race

Budget Management Top Choice Per Web Voters

Communities upset about water rate increase..... more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting

Important Notice from the Commissioner of the Revenue for Residents and Businesses of Caroline County

Rest Areas to Re-Open By April 15 - Remember those 19 Virginia Department of Transportation rest areas that closed last year due to budget cuts?...... more → From The Free Lance Star

Judge Revercomb who sits in King George and Caroline, is retiring after nearly 20 years on the bench more →
From the Free Lance Star

Columbia Gas of Virginia and NiSource Charitable Foundation Pledge $50,000 to the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund

Caroline supervisors taking $3,000 cut - Caroline Supervisors unanimously vote to cut their pay by 13 percent, or $3,000.... more
From The Free Lance Star

Sen. Ryan T. McDougle will host an informal meeting public meeting Tuesday to discuss the details about the Aqua Virginia rate case. more →
From The Free Lance Star

A Fauquier County company is seeking state approval to spread treated sewage sludge on nearly 6,500 acres in Caroline County. more →
From The Free Lance Star

Declining state revenues inflict deep cuts on schools
From The Caroline Progress

General reassures anxious Fort A.P. Hill neighbors
From The Caroline Progress

Carmel Church Station envisioned as "walkable community"
From The Caroline Progress

On Friday, Jan. 15 at 8 PM, U.S. 1 will be closed to traffic between College Avenue and more →
From The Free Lance Star

Acceptance of Unsolicited Proposal To Design and Build Improvements to the County's Wastewater Treatment Plant

Give From the Heart

Haiti Earthquake Help

Caroline County Public Schools Public Forum for Redistricting

January 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting

Chamber's Network of Enterprising Women January Luncheon with Congressman Rob Wittman as Honored Guest Speaker

Governor Kaine Requests Federal Assistance for Recovery from December's Severe Winter Storm

A year of playing professional basketball in France left Reggie Williams feeling a bit homesick. That's why the Caroline County native ......more →
From The Free Lance Star

About 150 people packed the Port Royal Volunteer Fire Department ......more →
From The Free Lance Star

House Speaker Bill Howell has appointed Del. Bobby Orrock as chairman of the House Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee.....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Six area localities are included in a request Gov. Tim Kaine made yesterday for federal aid for costs related to the Dec. 18 snowstorm....more →
From The Free Lance Star

All-America Cities Award Top Achievement in 2009

New Transmitter Fills Weather Alert Radio Gap in Fredericksburg

Valentine's for Caroline Sponsored by Caroline's Promise

Resolution honors Secretariat's 40th birthday
From the Caroline Progress

Polar Bear Plunge is Feb. 6
From the Caroline Progress

Work begins on history of Union High School
From the Caroline Progress

Foster Parents Needed
From the Caroline Progress

Snow Ball Benefit Dance for the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce

Mr. B's Park Upcoming 2010 Bluegrass Festivals

Caroline biologist envisions plant refuge - Caroline County research center hopes to buy site for pitcher plants......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Additional layoffs are under way at VDOT - Virginia Department of Transportation notifies another 678 employees of impending layoffs, and more than 100 Culpeper and Fredericksburg-area workers are affected......more →
From The Free Lance Star

PUBLIC MEETING on THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010 to discuss plans to put an Explosives Ordinance Disposal training site near the northeastern boundary of Fort A.P. Hill

MetroCast Announcing February Changes

January Message From the County Administrator

DEQ Electronic Newsletter Recycling Lines, January 2010

On January 13, Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Mechanicsville) will welcome RayQuan Smithers to service as a Page in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2010 General Assembly session...... more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

December 2009Just as state and local agencies get back on their feet after battling one of the largest snowstorms in decades, weather forecasters are talking about the possibility of more winter weather starting tonight..... more →
From The Free Lance Star

BG girl selected as a Senate page in the upcoming 2010 General Assembly session....more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

Cannery to Close December 31 for Season; Will Reopen in July

2010Web Poll Voters Prefer BOS Meetings Once a Month

At Christmastime, Earl and Emily Chilton recall the memories made in 1953, when they lost a baby and reached out to other children in need......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Growing Healthy Families Winter Newsletter

AT&T Brings 3G Mobile Broadband Network to Virginia's Northern Neck - AT&T today announced the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in King George, Essex and Caroline counties more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

Caroline club helping grant wishes - Operation Shoebox needs sponsors to pack shoe boxes of gifts for needy children in Caroline County......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Peumansend Creek jail will take some federal inmates..... more →
From The Free Lance Star

BOS Meeting – 24 Nov 09
From The Caroline Progress

Proposed Through Truck Restrictions Route 684 and 656

The Virginia Department of Health is now recommending that all Virginians get the H1N1 vaccination

Police and transportation officials warned of a treacherous commute this morning in the wake of a storm that dumped nearly 20 inches of snow on the Fredericksburg region....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline County Urges Citizen Safety During Winter Storm

Comcast Not Increasing Rates for Certain Services

Bowling Green Primary most workable site for PK-5 school
From The Caroline Progress

Over $2,000 raised to start museum's collection
From The Caroline Progress

FRED Buses become even 'Fred-lier' Jan. 19
From The Caroline Progress

Salem Baptist welcomes all for Christmas Dinner
From The Caroline Progress

Citizens Police Academy graduates 14 'ambassadors'
From The Caroline Progress

'Christmas Lights of Caroline Parade' sparkles and delights in Bowling Green
From The Caroline Progress

Katie Boltz wins first place at Holiday Fine Art Show
From The Caroline Progress

Principals pull stunt to reward the kids
From The Caroline Progress

Resolve to be Ready in 2010

Misstep kicked off career in real estate - Former Caroline County and Virginia Tech football player Reggie Samuel returns to area to start real estate firm ......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Health Department Wins Close Vote in Web Poll

St. Peter's belfry, lightning-struck, is rebuilt
From The Caroline Progress

Deputy with a 'million-dollar smile' killed in tragic accident
From The Caroline Progress

Lewis & Clark 'contingency fund' may be non-issue
From The Caroline Progress

Youth Task Force to advocate for vocational classes
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline's unemployment rate improves, lessening to 7.9 percent
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline soldier has crucial role in Operation 'Vibrant Response'
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline blessed with three Living Nativities
From The Caroline Progress

'Christmas Lights of Caroline Parade' this Saturday!
From The Caroline Progress

Christmastime 'Gala' warms the hearts of 460
From The Free Lane Star

FRED BUS - Changes may be coming to Caroline County FREDericksburg Regional Transit service.....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline thanks Dale Fifield
From The Caroline Progress

'Christmas Carol' to be performed at CHS
From The Caroline Progress

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Donation

The Holiday Season comes alive in Bowling Green on Saturday, December 12

Schools looking for military or federally-employed parents......more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

Schools to hold strategic planning meeting more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

Cavaliers' new coach nostranger to game - High school girls basketball preview...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline club helping grant wishes - Operation Shoebox needs sponsors to pack shoe boxes of gifts for needy children in Caroline County......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Peumansend Creek jail will take some federal inmates..... more →
From The Free Lance Star

BOS Meeting – 24 Nov 09
From The Caroline Progress

Thanksgiving Dinner at meditation center spares a turkey
From The Caroline Progress

Santa Claus to visit Caroline for 'Santa Socials'
From The Caroline Progress

Volunteers serve 518 at Community Thanksgiving at Bethel
From The Caroline Progress

'Christmas Carol' to be performed at CHS
From The Caroline Progress

Winter is Coming; Get Ready Now - Gov. Tim Kaine declares Winter Preparedness Week, Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

Swine flu clinic in Caroline Saturday...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Slight Decline in Joblessness in Caroline

Treasurer's Office open extended hours to accept Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Payments

December 2 Board of Supervisor's Meeting Recap

Health Department Offering H1N1 Shots December 2 & 3

Shoeboxes Being Accepted for Caroline Kids

Wounded Warriors honored at Upper Caroline V.F.D. dinner
From The Caroline Progress

VDOT cuts won't affect Caroline snow removal
From The Caroline Progress

Feedlot rocks Friday nights with karaoke singers
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline strikes gold with State Fair
From The Caroline Progress

Resplendent for Christmas, Visitor Center celebrates first year
From The Caroline Progress

Census Bureau is hiring for the 2010 Census

2nd Annual Wounded Warriors Dinner

December Message from the County Administrator

VFW Post 10295 December Newsletter
November 2009Stafford, city recycle nearly half of waste - Stafford and Fredericksburg leading area in recycling, according to state report...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline happy as new home of State Fair- State Fair survey shows older crowd than usual attended this year's event...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

November 24 BOS Recap

Sheriff’s Office Most Favorable Among Website Voters

Va. faces $3.5 billion hole in next two-year budget ..... more →
From The Richmond Times Dispatch

Second Baptist Church honors Veterans
From The Caroline Progress

Supervisors move Victory Park project forward
From The Caroline Progress

Mayor Storke honors veterans at Bowling Green VFW Post
From The Caroline Progress

Peatross resigns from School Board; Valerie Fells appointed
From The Caroline Progress

Schools apply for $10 M in energy renovations
From The Caroline Progress

'Hunters for the Hungry Day' benefits those in need, Dec. 5
From The Caroline Progress

Christmas Gala to light up the season, Dec. 3
From The Caroline Progress

Virginia budget outlook poor, shortfall could grow..... more →
From The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Two road projects likely to snarl traffic - Road work on Route 2 and Interstate 95 this week could cause traffic delays ...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Valerie Fells appointed to fill Caroline school post more →
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

DOUBLE-BUCK LUCK ON HUNT - Caroline hunter has a big buck day in the woods ...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Planning Nudges F&R As Tops in County Services

Manterfly Youth Development Dinner & Play

SCHOOL CHIEFS TOP PUBLIC PAY IN AREA - Superintendents are top earners in local government.... more →
From The Free Lance Star


Clinics set for Caroline, Stafford - New H1N1 clinics are scheduled for Caroline and Stafford......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Brothers push Caroline plan ...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Area Government Employee Salaries .....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Wisdom Ride is going places
From The Caroline Progress

Weather is perfect for Upper Caroline Fall Festival
From The Caroline Progress

Granny's "Home Cookin" is a tasty spot
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline Fire and Rescue honored for skill and compassion
From The Caroline Progress

Hundreds have a feast of fun at Hallelujah Fest
From The Caroline Progress

Fall Fun Festival draws a big happy crowd
From The Caroline Progress

Wayne Acors Elected to VACO Board of Directors

November 12 Meeting Recap

Students can enter museum logo contest
From The Free Lance Star - Portsia Smith

The Christmas Lights of Caroline Parade

Governor Kaine Declares State of Emergency

Annual Fire and Rescue Awards Ceremony

VDOT Seeks Comments on Six-Year Plan

Local man’s hobby grabs national magazine’s attention
From The Caroline Progress

Bob McDonnell wins both Caroline and Virginia
From The Caroline Progress

Youth Task Force achieves initial mentoring goals
From The Caroline Progress

Frog Level Festival is traditionally wet – and tasty
From The Caroline Progress

Availability of H1N1 vaccine unpredictable
From The Caroline Progress

132 now want Phase II
From The Caroline Progress

Ag Trade Day is damp but fun
From The Caroline Progress

Dawn Wastewater Project Phase II Sign Ups Continue

Visitor Center Anniversary Reception

2009 Veteran's Day Program

Pendleton Golf Club hosting Annual Non-Perishable Food Drive

Ladysmith Volunteer Fire Company's Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner

Registrar issues statement clarifying absentee voting for military personnel Updated November 2
From the Voter Registrar

Lloyd Boxley Cannery To Open Three Days a Week

Losing your home? Here's some help...... more →
From The Free Lance Star, Portsia Smith

Caroline ready to reopen cannery - Caroline will reopen cannery later this week, add Saturdays to the mix
......more →
From The Free Lance Star, Portsia Smith

Web Voters Favor McDonnell as Next Governor

Public Hearing on Amendment of Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Slated for November 12

Stay home 24 hours or 7 days?
From the Caroline Progress

Though vaccinations are delayed, H1N1's present impact on schools is minimal
From the Caroline Progress

'Wicked Walk' not for the faint - hearted
From the Caroline Progress

An additional 400 consumers and businesses in the Port Royal area of Caroline County, Va., now have access to Verizon High Speed Internet...more→
From Portsia Smith's Blog at the Free-Lance Star

October 27 Meeting Recap - BOS Gives School Division Nod to Apply for ‘Green’ Funding

Caroline Census Committee Holds Initial Meeting

October 2009Information About the Upcoming November 3 Election

Schools reschedule H1N1 clinics...... more →
From Portsia Smith, The Free Lance Star

State Fair Held Most Anticipation for Web Voters

Caroline seeks more sign-ups for project - Caroline County officials need more Dawn residents to sign up before they can proceed with the second phase of a project to bring sewer service to the area......more →
From The Free Lance Star

The fifteenth annual Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Oct. 24 thru Oct. 25, 2009

Caroline farm hosts Mid-Atlantic Range Rover Rally
From The Caroline Progress

Peumansend Creek Jail requests permission to house federal prisoners
From The Caroline Progress

Chilly and wet, Harvest Festival is still fun
From The Caroline Progress


371 score perfect 600s on SOLs - Commended by superintendent
From The Caroline Progress

Delegate Peace to Aqua Virginia: Withdraw rate increase
From The Caroline Progress

Two Caroline teens get a second chance
From the Caroline Progress

Senior ladies get years younger at 'Funrobics'
From The Caroline Progress

FLU SHOTS suspended - Vaccination clinics in Caroline, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg are on hold because of a shortage of vaccine...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Schools starting swine flu shots - Some schools may have to delay their H1N1 vaccination clinics......more →
From The Free Lance Star

To view the complete photo album of the Special Olympics in Caroline County, please click here

Survey to Gauge Caroline Pines Interest in Public Water Connection

Update on Novel H1N1 Influenza

Vintage Halloween Party in Sparta raises funds for Volunteers Fire Department
From The Caroline Progress

Fall Festivals and Halloween
From The Caroline Progress

International star Jason Manns performs at 20th Annual Harvest Festival
From The Caroline Progress

'Hallelujah Fest' features a no-scare Halloween alternative
From The Caroline Progress

Frog Level Fall Festival and Parade is Halloween Day!
From The Caroline Progress

New 'Fall Fun Festival' at Caroline Fairgrounds on Halloween day – and night!
From The Caroline Progress

Rock-n-roll 'Benefit for Lily' to aid Noakes family this Saturday at Moose Lodge
From The Caroline Progress


Sheriff Lippa and Maj. Moser attend Freedom Fund Banquet; Rosa Quash is honored
From The Caroline Progress

'Incident at Froggy Bottom' stirs up mutants on Frog Level Farm
From The Caroline Progress

Schools to vaccinate against H1N1
From The Caroline Prgress

New to the county Dr. McDonnel relieves pain at Caroline Chiropractic
From The Caroline Progress

20th Annual Bowling Green Harvest Festival

Board of Supervisors Adopts Two-Year Planning Goals

October 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

Linda Ruth Gray Hired as Caroline County Mentoring Coordinator for Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters

Caroline County native honored.....
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From The Free Lance Star

Brush/Wood Fire – 2300 Block Skinkers Neck Road

Flu Shots Now Available for Medicare Recipients at Caroline Health Department

Donate to help children in the Philippines

Help Communities in Crisis — Make a Gift to CARE Today

Virginia State Fair attendance jumps in Caroline - Event played host to 247,958 visitors at the the Meadow Event Park in Caroline, which is up 2.4 percent from last year in Richmond...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

'Secretariat' begins filming in Kentucky - DOSWELL, Va. -- In an era defined by a dispiriting war and a surreal Washington scandal, Secretariat gave Americans and their bruised psyche something to cheer about when the big thoroughbred captured the Triple Crown in 1973..... more →
From Sports ESPN

State Fair organizers look to improve parking...... more →
From The Richmond Times Dispatch

A HOMELESS 'AMERICAN GIRL' DOLL? - Homeless doll sparks controversy; local advocates hope awareness will bring help...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

DAWN WASTEWATER PHASE 2 COMMUNITY MEETINGS SLATED FOR OCTOBER 22 and 29

Caroline County Newsletter - October

There was a flurry of activity throughout the Meadow Event Park yesterday as fairgoers turned out for the final day of the State Fair of Virginia......more →
From The Richmond Times Dispatch

Stress eases on area housing - Fredericksburg area highlighted in Associated Press' recent economic stress survey......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Bowling Green VFD Sponsors Wicked Walk in the Woods

Historic Jericho School Celebrates Dedication and Open House October 3

Key Information on 2010 Census

2010 Census Community Forum Shares Ideas On Important Topic

Caroline County Department of Fire and Rescue Urges Caroline County Residents to “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.”


Public Hearing on Fire-EMS Chief Related Ordinance Scheduled for October 13 Voter registration deadline Monday - Registration deadline close...... more → From The Free Lance Star After State Fair, shows will go on - Meadow Event Park will be busy long after the last State Fair thrill ride leaves...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Sixth Special Olympics Soccer Challenge Hosted in Caroline
Fall Fun Festival at the Caroline County Fair Grounds

Health Director Unsure When Medicare Matter Will Be Resolved

VFW Post 10295 October Newsletter

Flu Shots Temporarily Unavailable for Medicare Recipients at Caroline Health Department

October Message from the County Administrator

New k-5 elementary planned for Bowling Green
From The Caroline Progress

Community Forum fights back against gangs
From The Caroline Progress

Lake Land'or finds a champion in Del. Chris Peace
From The Caroline Progress

September 2009State Fair judges from Caroline have 76 years of tasting
From The Caroline Progress

A beautiful day for 'Milford Day'
From The Caroline Progress

350 gobblers dine spectacularly at Crab Feast
From The Caroline Progress

Wear Your Caroline Pride

Fair's new space 'feels right' - New attractions aren't what makes new State Fair site special, but rather its open and natural feel...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Potential buyers: 250,000 - Local businesses man booths at the State Fair of Virginia to raise their profile and drum up business......more →
From The Free Lance Star

September 22 Meeting Recap

The Caroline County Agricultural Fair Fall Fun Festival Saturday October 31, 2009

State fair set to open gates of its new home - The State Fair of Virginia opens this week in Caroline County......more →
From The Free Lance Star

State Fair under way at new home
From the Times Dispatch

Ribbon Cutting, Meadow Events Park/State Fair of Virginia

Warner, Webb Secure Funds for Phase II of Dawn Project

Caroline Schools Curriculum and Instruction

Governor Kaine’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Reduction Plan.... more → Slave cabin whispers of past - Caroline man preserves slave quarters, artifacts...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

First day draws many rave reviews - State fair opens Bigger, better and greener That's what most people had to say yesterday about the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County, the new site of the State Fair..... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce September News

Caroline Schools Curriculum and Instruction

Governor Kaine’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Reduction Plan.... more →

Union Bankshares raises $59 million - Union Bankshares Corp. raises millions through common stock offering...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline Tops Northern Virginia Tourism Percentage Growth

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Caroline Chiropractic

Public Notice: Emergency Services Commission Worksession

Historic Port Royal Presents Fall House Tour 2009

A Main Street standout - Renovated 1829 home is Bowling Green classic.....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Richmond National Guard units moving to Bowling Green - Guard unit headed to Caroline County due to Richmond Armory closure.... more →
From The Free Lance Star

D.I.V.A.S. With Promise “Fitgirl” Wellness Camp

Girl Scout Troop 304/639 Blood Drive

Important information for Election Day - November 3

Lack of staff closes cannery - Cannery temporarily closed while staff is sought ...... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline approves cable franchise - Caroline supervisors approve cable franchise agreement with MetroCast......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Soldier with Caroline ties loses life in Afghanistan....more →
From The Free Lance Star

Nine Eleven National Day of Service and Remembrance

Feasibility Study Needs Your Input

Virginia Department of Health Letter regarding Influenza H1N1 virus

County Receives Grant For H1N1Flu Preparedness Equipment

Burial for veterans discussed Sept. 16
From The Caroline Pr

With Stewardship Virginia's help, State Fair makes homes for wildlife
From The Caroline Progress

Aqua Virginia overwhelms Lake Land'Or residents
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline may soon have a 'No-kill shelter'
From The Caroline Progress

Port Royal Fire Department "Are you Ready"? - National Preparedness Event

Caroline County Hosts Sixth Special Olympics Virginia Soccer Challenge

Autumn has arrived at Ladysmith Village

Annual Rabies Clinic at the Community Services CenterState Fair Planning on Schedule; Tickets Donated to Non-Profits

Caroline Board of Supervisors invite businesses to use the All America City Logo

Governor Kaine Announces Plan To Address Fiscal Year 2010 Shortfall

Aqua of Virginia Seeks Rate Increase for County Customers

Featuring 'Kountry' cookin', Gloria's Cafe´ opens in Dawn
From The Caroline Progress

Gary Spina entertains as he philosophizes
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline Chiropractic collects school supplies
From The Caroline Progress

Smelly or not, biosolids are here to stay
From The Caroline Progress

What you should know about Pandemic Flu

Expanding care for kids - Family hopes to bring pediatric cancer clinic to the area... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Fair site to grow conservation - State kicks off fall Stewardship Virginia program at new state fair site in Caroline County....more →
From The Free Lance Star

School Bus Routes posted

Caroline's disabled, seniors get van assist - Caroline County senior citizens, persons with disabilities, have a new way to reach medical appointments ..... more →
From The Free Lance Star

Jamboree safety will be priority - In wake of deaths in 2005, safety a priority at next year's Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill .....more →
From The Free Lance Star

VFW Post 10295 September Newsletter

Pendleton Golf Club - Giving back to those who have given everything

September Message from the County Administrator

Natural Gas Costs for Colunbia Gas of Virginia Customers are 24% Less than Last Year

Rappahannock Area Health District is busy planning for the potential impacts of the H1N1 flu season

Small Business Growth in Caroline

Caroline schools make history: All six schools earn AYP!
From The Caroline Progress

Habitat Golf Tournament will honor 9/11
From The Caroline Progress

August 2009August 25 Board Recap - BOS Approves Incentive Package for F&R Volunteers

Board Approves Wireless Service Authority

Fireman Race for Childhood Cancer support

County Receives Crime Prevention Grant

Dining to Donate - 15% of your meal will be donated to Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault

Caroline teacher treks to aid homeless vets
From The Caroline Progress

Feedlot offers choice food, disco and bands
From The Caroline Progress

Adam, 12, spends the summer helping animals
From The Caroline Progress

Edgar Allen Poe, 200, visits Caroline
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline will 'eat out' Saturday to benefit Chief Hoskins
From The Caroline Progress

Fundraiser for Chief Butch Hoskins, Saturday, August 22, 2009

Virginia Museum of Natural History releases 20th installment of the Jeffersoniana scientific publication series - focuses on fossil skeleton of a baleen whale found in the Carmel Church Quarry

Brush/Wood Fire – 32000 Block Sparta Road

Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking Mentoring Coordinator

Change Announced In 15th District CSU

Congressman Eric Cantor has announced plans to hold a job fair in Chesterfield next month

State Fair Job Fair - Temporary Jobs Available

Relocation of County Offices Near Completion

HCC Personal Care will provide at-home care, new jobs
From The Caroline Progress

Caroline teen in college, not trouble - Caroline man headed down the wrong path has turned his life around; now he's going to college More →
From The Free Lance Star

READY FOR CORN DOGS, PIG RACES? State Fair of Virginia nearly ready for its Caroline County debut...... More →
From The Free Lance Star

County Executive Team Complete with Latest Hiring

Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking Mentoring Coordinator

Change Announced In 15th District CSU

Congressman Eric Cantor has announced plans to hold a job fair in Chesterfield next month

State Fair Job Fair - Temporary Jobs Available

Relocation of County Offices Near Completion

HCC Personal Care will provide at-home care, new jobs
From The Caroline Progress

Mothers to give testimonies at Community Forum
From The Caroline Progress

Governor Kaine Offers Congratulations Upon Winning All-America City Award

Making fruit, veggies taste better, longer - Caroline County cannery hopes to be revived through a regional effort more.....→
From The Free Lance Star

August 11 Meeting Recap - BOS Adopts Construction Stimulus Incentive Ordinance

Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation Newsletter

Comcast to Add ESPNU For Caroline Customer Base

Richmond Police shuts down it's gun range in Caroline more....→
From Portsia Smith, Free Lance Star

Contest to help charities - Doll club hopes to turn craft into cash for charity more....→
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline takes steps to prevent gangs - A Caroline County community says no to gangs ......more →
From The Free Lance Star

Caroline Deputy Kristel DiGravio-Ferguson appointed as Police Liaison Officer by the Central Virginia Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

Skateboard Park celebrates anniversary
From The Caroline Progress

John Goforth will find those buried lines
From The Caroline Progress

Idol a soulful man with a winning voice
From The Caroline Progress

20th Annual Bowling Green Harvest Festival

Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District Newsletter

VFW Post 10295 August Newsletter

Caroline Chamber of Commerce Great Annual Crab Feast

Layman Named Caroline’s First Fire-EMS Chief

State Fair to Hold Job Fair For Potential Employment

Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District Strategic Plan

Diane Lane to star in Secretariat movie - The Hollywood news magazine Variety reported that actress Diane Lane will play Penny Chenery in Disney’s upcoming Secretariat, a feature film about the relationship between Chenery and the legendary 1973 Triple Crown winner.......more →
From Portsia Smith, Free Lance Star

Gov. Kaine appoints Sheriff Lippa to Forensic Science Board
From Portsia Smith, Free Lance Star

August Message from the County Administrator