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November 2011Win an Antique Trunk Full of Items from Bowling Green Merchants Worth $850!

YMCA Groundbreaking Scheduled for December 11

Caroline's Promise Hosting a Free Santa Social

REMINDER - REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE DECEMBER 5, 2011

Friends of Caroline Library 24th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Senior Gala December 1
From the Caroline Progress

Fort Breaks Ground for Reserve Center
From the Caroline Progress

CHS Gets New Scoreboard
From the Caroline Progress

Germanna to Host Intel Jobs Summit
From the Caroline Progress

Nine Cavs Earn District Honors
From the Caroline Progress

Pledge Your Support for Small Business Saturday

Caroline County Convenience Sites Thanksgiving Hours of Operation

Invitation for Bids - Landfill
Bush-Hogging


2011 Caroline County Election Results

Caroline Board Races Draw Lots of Candidates more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney Face Challengers in bid for
Re-election more→
From the Free Lance Star

Public Notice - Notice of Intent to Abandon a Road

Know your polling place, the candidates on your ballot and plan ahead more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline Unemployment Down in September

Caroline Aerial Property Tour Markets County

October 2011A Special Thank You from Sheriff Lippa

Robbie Found Alive and OK more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline County couple offer exotic pumpkins...more→
From the Free Lance Star

2011 State Fair Marks Record Attendance more→
From the Free Lance Star

McKesson now Hiring for Several Positions at the Ruther Glen Distribution Facility

Students Get Firsthand Look at Bay's Creatures more→
From the Free Lance Star

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. Click Here to View Voting Precinct Locations and the List of Candidates

Animal Control Announces the 2011 Annual Rabies Clinic

Fundraising Starts for New YMCA in Caroline more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline Restores Employees' Pay more→
From the Free Lance Star

Secondary Routes Closed for Storm Damage

Turn in Your Unused or Expired Medications for Safe Disposal

Tips for a Safe Halloween

PUBLIC NOTICE - MEETING CHANGE

September 2011 Caroline and Regional Unemployment Up

The Meadow Highland Games and Celtic Festival is October 29 and 30

Caroline Teacher Honored as one of the Best in State more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline's Promise Welcomes Alma Powell more→
From the Free Lance Star

It’s Fire Prevention Week Protect your Family from Fire

All Mandatory Water Restrictions Lifted in Caroline County

Citizens Updated on Comcast Schedule for Service Upgrades

The State Fair of Virginia is September 29 through October 9

State Fair Tickets for Non-Profit Organizations Available September 20

Caroline County Feeling Flooding Impacts from Tropical Storm Lee Remnants

Heavy Rain Closes Several Roads

Cash Donations More Helpful to Disaster Victims

Commissioner of the Revenue's Office Accepting Food Donations for Social Services Food Pantry

August 2011Structure Fire 22531 Tidewater Trail

Structure Fire 12063 Jesse Lane

Railroad Work Postponed in Caroline more→
From the Free Lance Star

Public Water Fill Site Available at Community Services Center

Virginia Department of Health Wants you to Stay Safe During Recovery

Building & Planning Offering Free Inspections for Hurricane Damage

Use Chainsaws Safely During Storm Cleanup

Prevent Injuries After Hurricane Irene

Virginia Emergency Resources Information on Hurricane Irene

Building & Planning Offering Free Inspections for Earthquake Damage

Public Invited to Caroline's Promise Ten Year Anniversary Reception

Deadline for Request for Proposals for Project 25 Radio Communications System Extended 30 Days

Virginians Need to Prepare for Hurricane Irene

Caroline County Responds to Earthquake

Comcast Public Meeting August 23

30,000 Visitors for Caroline County Visitor Center

Virginia’s Civil War History Mobile Coming to Caroline

Caroline Unemployment Up Slightly - June Increase Smallest in Fredericksburg Region

National Night Out 2011

New Voting Districts and Precincts Information from the Registrar's Office

Railroad Crossing Repair at Route 606 Finished

Hanover-Caroline SWCD: AG BMP Cost Share Signup Reminder

Caroline County Day of Caring is October 13, 2011

July 2011Veterans Real Estate Exemption

Governor Praises Caroline County as an Entire Technology Zone

Caroline County Community Services Center to Serve as a Cooling Center

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS INCREASED TO LEVEL 4/HIGH IN CAROLINE COUNTY DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Caroline High School Enhances Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program and Plans for Fire Sciences Program

Department of Economic Development & Tourism
July Newsletter


Truck Detour in Caroline for Railroad Work

Railroad Crossing Repair at Route 606 Scheduled in Caroline August 1 - 5

Virginia's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is August 5 - 7

Caroline YMCA on track for 2012 more→
From the Free-Lance Star

Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District Newsletter

Caroline Fire - Rescue Lieutenant Velasquez Graduates VA Fire Officers Academy

National Night Out is August 2

The Caroline County Agricultural Fair is July 13 - 16

July 4th Independence Day Celebration - Historic Port Royal

June 2011Lieutenant A.W. Lambert Graduates FBI National Academy

Caroline County Health Department Immunization Clinic Schedule

Caroline's Promise is Holding a Youth Talent Show

Layman Resigns Post as Fire-EMS Chief

RFP for Radio Communications System - *Please Note Meeting Address Change

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS OF COUNTY WATER SYSTEM REDUCED TO LEVEL 2 LOW

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS OF COUNTY WATER SYSTEM REDUCED TO LEVEL 3 MODERATE

Fort A.P. Hill Celebrates 70th Anniversary

FAMPO Needs Your Feedback

Family Fitness Day is June 18

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS IN CAROLINE COUNTY REDUCED TO LEVEL 5

PETRO WELL PLACED BACK IN SERVICE - MANDATORY LEVEL 6 WATER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE

Caroline County Unemployment Largest Drop In Region Second Month in a Row

BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED - MANDATORY LEVEL 6 WATER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE

May 2011MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED IN CAROLINE COUNTY REMAIN IN PLACE

MANDATORY LEVEL 6 WATER RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED IN CAROLINE COUNTY DUE TO EMERGENCY

Structure Fire - 2350 Skinkers Neck Road

Public Invited to Share Family Stories for Book on County Heritage

Comcast Public Meeting to be Held June 1

May 24 BOS Meeting Recap

Caroline County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Management Chosen To Participate in a Statewide Study on Volunteer Recruitment and Sustainability

Caroline County Sixth Graders get "Hands-On" Environmental Experience

May Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Proposed FRED Fare Increase

Caroline County Department of Fire – Rescue and Emergency Management receives SAFER Recruitment Grant

Caroline County Improves Fire Classification

May 3 BOS Meeting Recap

First TRIAD Meeting to be held at Caroline County Community Center

Virginia Residents Should Prepare now for Severe Weather

VA Stormwater Management Program Site Inspection Guidance

April 2011Caroline County Unemployment Drop Largest in Region

Rabid Bobcat Confirmed in Ruther Glen, Caroline County

Parks and Rec Tangier Island Trip

Caroline's Promise Community Service Scholarship Guidelines and Application

Day of the Young Child Celebration is June 8

H.E.A.T. Comes to Caroline County

Caroline County 2011 Spring Regional Fire School -the Largest in the State

DIVAS with Promise is Aiding the Caroline Sheriff's Office

April 12 BOS Meeting Recap

Turn in Your Unused or Expired Medication for Safe Disposal

Caroline County, Virginia Wins Fourth CEDA Award

Caroline County Sheriff's Office Awarded Two Grants

4th Annual Festival of Feet Memorial Race is April 30

Progress report about Caroline redistricting in error
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline County Welcomes Penny Chenery to Heartstrings to Secretariat Event

Caroline County Department of Fire – Rescue and Emergency Management receives Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Caroline County Assists Travel Industry with Per Diem Increase

Local Officers Perform Lifesaving Measures

Caroline County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Management receives technology upgrade grant for Emergency Operations Center

Parks and Rec has a new Zumba Class beginning April 12

Comcast to provide high speed internet to Caroline County

Board of Equalization Hearings Available to Public on Mondays and Fridays Through April 15

Paleontologists find hoard of fossils, even a whale’s skeleton, near VA quarry more→
From the Washington Post

Parks and Rec Receiving Registrations for Tee Ball Program

March 2011Caroline's Promise Campership Program Guidlines and Application

Caroline Karate Club 20th Birthday Celebration

Virginia Codes Seminar to be Held April 6

Caroline County Palaeontlogical Dig and Whale Display Featured in March 15 Washington Post

Fort A.P. Hill Down Range March 11 Newsletter

Heartstrings to Secretariat

Efforts to Expand Broad Band Service in Caroline Continue

The Caroline Humane Society "Spay"ghetti Dinner is March 26

Rappahannock United Way Newsletter

March 8 BOS Meeting Recap

Family Fair 2011

VFW Post 10295 March Newsletter

March Message from the County Administrator

Caroline County Suspends Temporary Ban on Open Burning

Public Notice Caroline County Board of Equalization

February 2011New Caroline County business brings elite events to Central Virginia

Underwood Sworn In As Reedy Church Supervisor

3 Important Messages from the Commissioner of the Revenue

Caroline County Issues Temporary Ban on Open Burning

Permanent County Decals on Sale

New Supervisor Underwood To Be Sworn in February 18

Burn Law Goes into Effect February 15

Divas with Promise Presents the 2011 Parade of Women

Fort A.P. Hill Down Range February Newsletter

National Consumer Protection Week is March 6 - 12

Peace Progress: 2011 Session Update Week 5

Underwood Named New Supervisor for Reedy Church

February 10 BOS Meeting Recap

February Newsletter from the Chamber

Peace Progress Crossover Update

Something fishy at Fort A.P. Hill more→
From the Free Lance Star

Web Voters Say Game Itself Most Important Part of Super Bowl

Peace Progress: 2011 Session Update Week 4

Area grew 31 percent in decade more→
From the Free Lance Star

VFW Post 10295 February Newsletter

January 2011Hanover-Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District Newsletter

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2010

Caroline County and the Town of Bowling Green are Featured in the Interstate 95 Antiques Publication

February Message from the County Administrator

Ashcraft Resigns to Accept Post at Prince George County

FRED bus route in Caroline cut more→
From the Free Lance Star

Peace Progress: 2011 Session Update Week 3

Schools Announce Make Up Days more→
From the Free Lance Star

Wastewater Plant Expansion Agreement

January 25 BOS Meeting Recap

February 2 Deadline Set for Letters Of Interest for Reedy Church Vacancy

Web Voters Say Property Reappraisal To Have the Greatest Impact in 2011

Lt. Lambert 1st Caroline Deputy to ever Attend FBI National Academy

TRIAD Comes to Caroline County

Peace Progress: 2011 Session Update Week 2

Reedy Church Supervisor Maxie Rozell Resigns

January 18 BOS Meeting Recap

General Reassessment Schedule Announced - REVISED

Senator Warner Announces new FDIC Hotline to Help Virginia Small Businesses Access Credit

Caroline County Dept. of Fire and Rescue holds annual Fire – EMS Awards Ceremony Valentines for Caroline

Triad Invitation

Request for Bid, Well Drilling Services

Chairman Rozell Discusses 2010 Accomplishments

Media Release - Caroline County Unemployment

A Year of Growth, Change more→
From the Free Lance Star

VFW Post 10295 January Newsletter

Port Royal VFD finds use for Van-Style Ambulance more→
From the Free Lance Star

January Message from the County Administrator

December 2010Frederick Peatross, former Reedy Church District School Board member, Passes more→
From the Free Lance Star

Life Saving Award

Closings for December 16

Snow alert: Winter Weather Advisory issued more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline County Visitor Center Welcomes 20,000th Visitor

Holiday Fire Safety Tips from Fire-Rescue

Caroline Fire and Rescue Promotes New Officers

Commander finds no significant impact; Reserve Center construction given green light

December 7 BOS Meeting Recap

Caroline supervisors cut FRED service more→
From the Free Lance Star

Fort A.P. Hill to host Christmas Candlelight Service

Area's future bright despite threat of cuts more→
From the Free Lance Star

Church "Mom" Gives Big Party more→
From the Free Lance Star

School Board Member Says he Chose to Resign more→
From the Free Lance Star

Shoebox Project Gives Kids Gifts more→
From the Free Lance Star

Board of Supervisors Seeks Citizen Interest in Redistricting Advisory Committee

Winter Preparedness Week is December 5-11

Chamber Christmas Social is December 7

December Message from the County Administrator

November 2010Dominion's EnergyShare Program Now Accepting Applications for Heating Assistance

Donations to VFW Post 9501

Caroline Holiday Ornaments for Sale

Caroline County to Open Warming Shelter

County Administration Offices Closed due to Power Outage

Keeping Children Warm Program

Register to Win Six Foot Stocking Stuffed with Toys and $50 Food Lion Gift Certificate

Caroline County Visitor Center Hours of Operation for Holidays in November & December 2010

Web Voters Say Family Most Important to Give Thanks For

November 23 BOS Meeting Recap

Warfare Group Training Scoping

Order Your "Support Your Sheriff" Plate Today

BGE Improvements Bypassed For Future K-5 School

Zumba-thon Benefit December 3

November 16 BOS
Meeting Recap


Fort A.P. Hill to Host Volksmarch

Community Meeting Regarding Route 652 Waterline Project

Overpayment Check Scam

Solid Waste Convenience Sites Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Brothers Face Off at Friday's Football Game, Dad Torn more→
From the Free Lance Star

An Overdue Salute for "Forgotten" Vets more→
From the Free Lance Star

McDonnell: Caroline Designated as a Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought, Heat more→
From the Free Lance Star

A G Cuccinelli Selects Team to Investigate School Board Election more→
From the Free Lance Star

School Board Considers Block Scheduling, Rehiring more→
From the Free Lance Star

Free Flu Shot Clinics

Web Voters Choose Regional Memorial As Area Hospital Most Utilized

Organizers Begin Planning For Operation: Shoebox

All America City Quilt Press Release

Public Hearing on School Strategic Planning on Monday more→
From the Free Lance Star

Winter Preparedness Week is December 5-11

Unemployment Hits Yearly Low more→
From the Free Lance Star

Luther Morris Wins Write-In For Reedy Church School Seat

The Results are in more→
From the Free Lance Star

VFW 10295 November Newsletter

Dawn Wastewater Project Phase 2 Community Meeting Slated for November 4

Bowling Green District Supervisor Jeff Sili to Hold two November Constituent Meetings

Refund, lower rates due Aqua clients more→
From the Free Lance Star

November Message from the County Administrator

October 2010SCC Lowers Aqua Virginia Rate Request BY $1.1 Million
from Portsia Smith's "Caroline Crossroads"/Free Lance Star

Funeral Arrangements for Congressman Owen Pickett

Virginia to receive $45 million in federal money for high-speed rail more→
From the Free Lance Star

Former 2nd District Congressman Owen Pickett dies at 80 more→
From WVEC.Com

Summary of PPEA Proposals for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Passing of Former Congressman Owen Pickett

Halloween Safety Tips from the Caroline Sheriff's Office

2010 Election Information

Fort A. P. Hill studying two new firing ranges more→
From the Free Lance Star

RAHD is Offering Free
Flu Vaccines


Web Voters Say Fairs & Festivals The Most Prominent Events to Attend

Rabies Clinics

“Treats in the Community” Slated for Port Royal District October 26 and 28

Caroline County Exceeds National Census Mail Average

70 MPH Limit Coming more→
From the Free Lance Star

Prescribed burns scheduled at Fort A.P. Hill more→
From the Free Lance Star

Plan to restructure Virginia Cooperative Extension

Expect overnight delays on I-95 in Caroline Tuesday more→
From the Free Lance Star

Celebs with local ties topic of lecture more→
From the Free Lance Star

Secretariat still a good bet, 37 years after run more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline OKs $22 million in sewer, water upgrades more→
From the Free Lance Star

D.I.V.A.S. Annual Kick Off Celebration

County Administrator Letter to the Editor

October 12 BOS Meeting Recap

Special Olympics Soccer Pictures taken by Supervisor Floyd Thomas

Public School Division Video on Capital Needs

Caroline veterans organization wants to recognize more→
From the Free Lance Star

Area Projects are stalled more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline Getting New Historical Marker more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline greets McKesson--and 150 jobs more→
From the Free Lance Star

Harvest Festival is October 16

Save Carnivorous Plants from Extinction

Area's grad rate is steady more→
From the Free Lance Star

September 2010Joint BOS, School Meeting Postponed

Checking out the world of contrasts more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline Unemployment Rate Down

October Message from the County Administrator

Flood Warning, Tornado Watch issued for region more→
From the Free Lance Star

Sheriff Lippa Appeals To Citizens to Join The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute

Web Poll Shows People Would Turn to YMCA for Fitness Needs

Dawn Wastewater Project Community Meeting Slated for September 30 at Dawn Progressive Association

County Seeks Utilities Director Candidates

Caroline Deputy Receives
4th MADD Award


Virginia’s Share of Federal Stimulus Funds for Transportation: Where it Went more→
From the Free Lance Star

Bridge Replacement Public Hearing

State Fair looking to improve access, boost fun in second year in Caroline more→
From the Free Lance Star

September 21 BOS Meeting Recap

BOS Members Respond to Recent Public Comments

Release of ISO Report in Fall Could Impact Fire Insurance Premiums for Residential and Commercial Property

Caroline County Department of Fire and Rescue Reinforces Newer Smoke Alarm Recommendations

There's much to do and see at the upcoming Virginia State Fair more→
From the Free Lance Star

State Fair Tickets for Non-Profit Organizations Available Sept. 13

DEQ Notification of Land Owners Close to Lake Anna

Letter from Health Commissioner Regarding H1N1 Influenza

September 14 BOS
Meeting Recap


The Book "Secretariat's Meadow - The Land, The Family, The Legend" Available for Sale

Boryschuk Resigns Post As Director of Utilities

Press Release in Honor of Trooper Mark D. Barrett

Caroline County Debt Summary

Caroline real estate reassessments under way; most property down more→
From the Free Lance Star

Business Advisory Team Member elected to State Board

Caroline health clinic flourishing more→
From the Free Lance Star

Be the First to see Secretariat

Parks & Rec 2nd Annual Skateboarding Day is September 18

Chamber Crab Feast is September 18

Milford Day September 18

Economy Blamed for Complex Closure more→
From the Free Lance Star

Fitness Center Available to Public at Community Services Center Beginning September 13

Fort A.P. Hill to Host Youth Deer Hunt

Donations to honor firefighters' efforts more→
From the Free Lance Star

Some DMVs open over holiday weekend more→
From the Free Lance Star

Home Repairs Top Choice for Web Voters as Summer Nears End

Area Plans New Ways to Grow more→
From the Free Lance Star

Army Explains Rail Transport Of Soldiers to Fort AP Hill

Area joblessness inches downward more→
From the Free Lance Star

Earl may dampen holiday mood more→
From the Free Lance Star

Hurricane Earl track 'awfully close' more→
From the Free Lance Star

September Message from the County Administrator

August 2010VRS Experiences 14.1 Percent Return for 2010

General Reassessment Public Meeting Slated for September 8

Virginians need to prepare for Hurricane Earl

Health district has new leader more→
From the Free Lance Star

Dale Fifield honored with memorial at Lake Land'or
From the Caroline Progress

County considers borrowing for a variety of projects
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline's principals welcome parents and students to Sept. 1 & 2 events
From the Caroline Progress

Curly Joe survives a catastrophe
From the Caroline Progress

6-foot Obelisk will be unveiled Sept. 11 at old Caroline High
From the Caroline Progress

County Administrator Says ‘Significant Differences’ Between Government & Business

Virginia Railway Express can sell railcars and locomotives to the Army more→
From the Washington Post

Public Notice - Environmental Permit

ABC Stores Top Reform Plans more→
From the Free Lance Star

General Assembly Plans Redistricting Meetings

Boy Scout Post-Jamboree Sale Slated August 28

4th Annual D.A.R.E. Car Show is August 28

George Washington Region Scenario Planning Study Public Workshops

StellarOne appoints Kourouklis as Market President

Caroline County Recognized for “Click it Or Ticket” Success

DEQ Releases Draft 2010 Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report

Area is on the path to better bike trails more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline County Suspends Temporary Ban on Open Burning

Governor announces plans for $403 million state surplus

COPN Public Hearing Notice

All Caroline schools are again fully accredited
From the Caroline Progress

The vanished churches of 'The Sacred Lot'
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline hosts District Basketball, Golf and Track competitions
From the Caroline Progress

New teachers urged to teach "with passion"
From the Caroline Progress

'Showcase Gym' sparkles for District Basketball Tournament
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline changes rules on decalsmore→
From the Free Lance Star

Fire-Rescue Announces Open Enrollment for its Fall 2010 Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program

Governor McDonnell Announces New Cost-Cutting DMV Service

Student progress slipping in area more→
From the Free Lance Star

'Pack the Bus' School Supply Drive

Neighbors join forces with deputies at National Night Out
From the Caroline Progress

Wrights Chapel-Lake Caroline 10K gives schools $4,500
From the Caroline Progress

Boy Scouts flood the county to get their patches
From the Caroline Progress

Community mental health programs give quality of life to local families
From the Caroline Progress

Look for Mac Saphir at the Farmers Market
From the Caroline Progress

General Woodford meets his death
From the Caroline Progress

Churches of Caroline
From the Caroline Progress

Assessment says 'No Significant Impact' with proposed Reserve Center
From the Caroline Progress

August 10 BOS Meeting Recap

BOS Schedules Worksession August 16 on Capital Projects

News Release from Columbia Gas

Caroline Sheriff Announces Citizen's Police Academy

Benefit Yard & Bake Sale For Russell Brown

VDOT Releases Quarterly Newsletter

Sheriff's Office Proud of Task Force Participation

Revised Customer Service Program

Good Old-Fashioned Water Favorite Beverage for Web Voters

Caroline teens are top shooters more→
From the Free Lance Star

Caroline County Fall Day of Caring

McKesson Announcement

Meadow Event Park Preps For Fair Festivities and Goes Green
From the Caroline Progress

Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of America!
From the Caroline Progress

St. Peter's 560-pound bell gets a new belfry
From the Caroline Progress

165 Boy Scouts pitch their tents at Upshaw Farm
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline cadets go to Fort Eustis
From the Caroline Progress

Struck by a twister, 'Historic Tree' topples
From the Caroline Progress

2010 Scout Jamboree Comes to an End more→
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch

2010 National Night Out a Success

Chamber Breakfast Seminar August 19

Police agencies tout National Night Out more→
From the Free Lance Star

Scouts test their skills more→
From the Free Lance Star

Fort A.P. Hill Releases Environmental Assessment for Review

Caroline Chamber Newsletter

Boy Scout Jamboree arena show details announced more→
From the Free Lance Star

August Message from the County Administrator

July 2010Caroline County Government Launches New Facebook Page

Virginia Statehouse News - July 30

'Celebrate Scouting' stamp unveiled at Fort A.P. Hill more→
From the U S Army

Governor launches August listening tour; county officials urged to participate

Scouts race to aid NASCAR drivers more→
From the Free Lance Star

Rain can't dampen Boy Scouts' spirits more→
From the Free Lance Star

National Night Out is
August 3


Boy Scouts stay busy at the Visitor Center
From the Caroline Progress

A Brave Slave Boy risks all at Great Bridge
From the Caroline Progress

Boy Scout Band plucks heartstrings
From the Caroline Progress

Dawn Library takes in $1,500 more
From the Caroline Progress

Historical Society members mull over the past at Enon Baptist
From the Caroline Progress

Brownsea Island Camp takes Scouts back in time
From the Caroline Progress

The National Scout Jamboree Goes High-Tech more→
From The Free Lance Star

Solid Waste Convenience Sites To Close Wednesdays Effective August 4

Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon to Visit with Scouts more→
From the Free Lance Star

Gates Shares Common Experiences, Vision with Scouts more→
From The American Forces Press Service

Virginia Statehouse News - July 28

County Clarifies Statements from Letter to the Editor

July 27 BOS Meeting Recap

Mark Gooch Appointed as Chief Deputy, Department of Juvenile Justice

Boy Scouts roll in to Fort A. P. Hill more→
From the Free Lance Star

Heat Eases for Scouts' Arrival more→
From the Free Lance Star

Bowling Green Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Economy is Greatest National Issue Concerning Web Voters

Despite heat, County Fair draws thousands
From the Caroline Progress

A Slave Boy's brave risk at Great Bridge
From the Caroline Progress

Thousands of Scouts are gearing up for the National Scout Jamboree more→
From the Free Lance Star

Report of the Superintendent of The Peumansend Creek Regional Jail

Caroline County Awards Federal Engineering Contract for Emergency Communications Consulting

Fort A.P. Hill Installation-Community Council elects civilian co-chair

Fort A.P. Hill Prepares for National Scout Jamboree more→
From the Free Lance Star

Boy Scouts will love exhibit at Masonic Lodge
From the Caroline Progress

Virginia Statehouse News - July 21

Virginia Statehouse News - July 20

Jamboree Band to Perform Free Concert in Bowling Green July 26

BOS Approves Resolution to Establish Central Accounting System

Virginia Statehouse News - July 19

Boone's Antiques fades from the Caroline scene
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline patriot lies in unmarked grave Part Two
From the Caroline Progress

Caroline County Fair Opens
From the Free Lance Star

Congressman Wittman Introduces Legislation to Enhance Federal Leasing Activities in the First District

Virginia Statehouse News - July 16

Board Approves Mandatory Water Restrictions

Board Approves Further Changes to Solid Waste Collection Site Hours of Operation

Fire & Rescue receives SAFER Grant to Hire Five Firefighters

Virginia Statehouse News
July 13


Comcast to Increase Payment By Phone Processing Fee

Changing Convenience Site Hours Affect Over Half of Web Users

The Caroline County Agricultural Fair is July 14-17

Fire & Rescue Awarded EMP Grant

Hurricane Preparedness Article from Ready Virginia

New Virginia laws take effect this month

Caroline patriot lies in unmarked grave
From the Caroline Progress

Portrait Gallery opens for Independence Day
From the Caroline Progress

Kay Brooks becomes Rotary's president
From the Caroline Progress

Virginia Statehouse News - July 9

Caroline County Issues Temporary Ban on Open Burning

Governor McDonnell Warns Virginians of Increased Fire Danger

Jamboree May Return in 2013 more→
From the Free Lance Star

Scouts 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