Benchmark Road News Today

A search is underway in Spotsylvania County for a woman that deputies say killed three of her roommates inside their home.

Alyssa Jane Venable, 23, is charged with three counts of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a train in Spotsylvania County.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the new paid parking system at Hoffmann Properties in Avon. I understand that private property owners are entitled to profit, but to quote Virginia Wolff: “The public...

The controversial subject of whether to display a flag on Avon’s flagpole in the roundabout at Avon Road and Benchmark Road resurfaced Tuesday when Town Council member Chico Thuon proposed flying an Israeli flag. During the mayor...

His owner is heartbroken. It has been more than 22 days since Sparks, a red whippet, disappeared from a training track in Lee, Florida. That’s in Madison County.

I-95 Northbound: Ladysmith Safety Rest AreaMonday and Thursday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The I-95 Northbound Ladysmith Safety Rest Area and Welcome Center will be closed during daytime hours on Monday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 5

A planned VDOT project to make repairs at the intersection of Mine and Benchmark roads in Spotsylvania has been pushed back.

Bear researcher Allen Schallenberger used his Colt .357 magnum to scare off bears three times during his career, in the 1970's. He explains what happened in the first of these encounters.

East West Hospitality recently moved into its new 7,000 square foot space, Hospitality House, at the Seasons building in Avon. The company hosted its Grand Opening celebration in November after completing a multi-million-dollar buildout. In...