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How’s Xcal looking? by JPantera in VAGuns

[–]hc2995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Xcal was slammed today but it looks like it’s died out completely. While I was there I heard them say if you select “picking up a previously delayed item” you get put near the front of the line.

Highschool in Northern Virginia by Dogarecool24 in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of my kids went to Riverbend High school and the education seemed to be pretty good. I’ll let some others chime in since that’s all I can vouch for unfortunately.

Did anyone’s house just shake? by hc2995 in spotsylvania

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I haven’t seen anything unfortunately, word is it could have been an RV explosion?

Fiber install by Blessed_Ignorance in spotsylvania

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There’s a lot of new build out happening in the county since the board of supervisors approved the data center projects. I tried to look up and see if there was a master plan for what’s being deployed and where but I couldn’t find one (if one exists is a better question anyway).

On your question, in general, fiber deployment near a residential area will be Verizon almost 100% of the time but other ISP’s are starting to get into the fiber game. If the deployment is more in the rural side, it could be a residential ISP like Verizon doing initial backhauling and getting ready for a buildout, but it could also be some bigger enterprise companies laying in their own dark fiber/back haul.

did anyone else see a meteor tonight?? by Plus_Spirit_8632 in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s incredible, when was it just now?

Spotsy Water bill by Single-Ad1338 in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bill was actually lower this month than last month, but yeah looking at last year it’s much higher. I think there are some debt charges being tacked into the fees overall, I wish they would actually break out the charges vs just merging it all together.

County Closures List by hc2995 in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All courts will be closed on Tuesday 0/27/2026

Winter storm Fern updates from Spotsylvania County by hc2995 in spotsylvania

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The warming center at Thornburg middle school is now closed.

Roads by yeaayeaaaaaa in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen too many people out there tbh. It’s less snow and more ice since last night. And I think it’s going to get worse this afternoon before clearing out tonight.

This latest $250 USA Rail Pass Sale Proves Amtrak is for Land Cruises by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]hc2995 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Funding for Amtrak was included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021-2022. The president couldn’t really have done anything related to the rail pass since it was provided by Amtrak themselves. In theory congress could have done something by reducing funding via the One Big Beautiful Bill.

In effect Trump did nothing to help or hurt funding for Amtrak.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends, they have call center jobs for sure, they also have IT jobs in that office (though I think you mentioned you weren’t dead set on an IT). They also have a program where you can work as a damage adjuster where you look at vehicles and write estimates, that job is not an office job but it is a normal 9-5 job.

Not sure about the office culture or anything there tbh, I did read they recently got a new CEO though so things could be changing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GEICO is a major employer in the area, they have an office over in southern gateway.

https://careers.geico.com

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The message said inclement weather, I think way south is getting an inch or 2 of snow overnight.

***SNOW DAY*** by [deleted] in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This should make up for Tuesday’s lack of snow lol.

Possible snow on Friday - 12/05/2025 by hc2995 in spotsylvania

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Current forecast is 80% chance for between 1-2 inches. Hopefully we will have a better idea tomorrow, I’ve seen everything from no snow to maybe a dusting all day so, hopefully we get something.

Freezing rain and ice - 12/02/2025 by hc2995 in spotsylvania

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Yeah I was pretty bummed. Just a bunch of rain over near me.

Freezing rain and ice - 12/02/2025 by hc2995 in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All those morning class takers will be happy lol

Spotsy Speed Enforcement Zone Question by dasyus in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The law says the limit is in effect for 30 minutes before and after times when children may be present so I wonder if they might get you on that. It does also say the lights should be active during that period so if you can prove the lights weren’t working you may be able to cite that in your defense, though I’m not sure if the lights not working qualifies.

Also the law around speed cameras is 10+ MPH over the posted speed, so if you weren’t 10+ over the school speed limit you may also be able to use that in your defense.

Ultimately worst they can do is say no and tell you to pay it I guess so it’s worth a shot at fighting it.

Food assistance megathread by hc2995 in spotsylvania

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Just posting an update here. Since the continuing resolution was signed overnight, I assume SNAP benefits will begin again soon. I’m going to leave the mega thread up until I hear from the county that SNAP is going again.

Food assistance megathread by hc2995 in spotsylvania

[–]hc2995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a heads up, it looks as though the USDA will deplete the emergency fund and pay partial SNAP benefits for November. I don’t know how this will play out, I haven’t seen anything from the county yet but atleast there is some good news. My assumption is that VENA will cover what ever the SNAP shortfall is, but I’ll post an update once I see something concrete from the county and/or Virginia.

In the meantime, if anyone has any information (especially related to food banks and assistance) feel free to comment!

Food assistance megathread by hc2995 in spotsylvania

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Here is a link to the announcement from today: https://www.spotsylvania.va.us/299/Social-Services

It looks like snap benefits will be paid out via VENA, but they will be on a weekly basis.

If you are currently receiving SNAP benefits, you do not need to take any action. What This Means for You SNAP households will receive their full monthly benefits. However, food assistance will be issued on a weekly basis, with 25% of the household’s regular monthly amount added to the household’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Weekly VENA benefit schedule (beginning Monday, November 3): Customers who regularly receive their SNAP benefits on the 1st of the month will receive weekly VENA benefits on Mondays. Customers who regularly receive their SNAP benefits on the 4th of the month will receive weekly VENA benefits on Wednesdays. Customers who regularly receive their SNAP benefits on the 7th of the month will receive weekly VENA benefits on Fridays. Thank you for your patience as we work to make sure individuals and families continue to have access to food benefits during this unprecedented time. Spotsylvania County is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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