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07 AugState Officials Launch I-95 Express Lanes Project
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and other elected officials kicked off the nearly $1 billion Interstate 95 express lanes project Tuesday at the Dale City rest area, the spot on I-95 known as the worst bottleneck in the region. McDonnell said on Tuesday that the project will support thousands of construction jobs and create more than […]
Read More ...24 JulSpotsylvania sells bonds for record-low rate
Spotsylvania borrowed $17.4 million last week at an interest rate of 1.905 percent, the lowest rate in the county’s history. The county raised the money through a general obligation bond sale July 19. The money will be used for the planned Virginia Railway Express station and parking area project, and to refinance other debt that […]
Read More ...21 JunEx-Spotsy man in Food Network spot
A former Spotsylvania County man is among the Food Network team members whose picture hangs over the network’s cookware display at Kohl’s. Vincent Camillo, a 1988 Courtland High School graduate with degrees from the University of Virginia and the Culinary Institute of America, is a food stylist for the network’s shows. The son of Lou […]
Read More ...19 JunSpotsylvania’s bond rating is upgraded
Spotsylvania County announced today that Fitch Ratings upgraded its bond rating from AA to AA-plus. The county maintained its strong bond ratings with the two other major crediting rating agencies, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. According to a county press release, Fitch wrote: “The upgrade reflects the county’s strong and improving financial position as well […]
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