Braswell ‘cautiously optimistic’ late votes could swing Battlefield District supervisor race
After Tuesday night, Chris Yakabouski led Baron Braswell by just 24 votes with 102 ballots outstanding.
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UPDATED: Democrats assume majority on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Wins by Maya Guy and Kecia Evans help carry the party in a county formerly controlled by Republicans.
‘I am elated:’ Nicole Cole defeats 35-year incumbent Orrock in race for House District 66
Democrats Joshua Cole and Stacey Carroll also pick up victories to represent the Fredericksburg area in the House of Delegates.
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PHOTOS: Scenes from election night in Stafford County
Candidates in region revel in sweep of victories.
Crump makes history as Fredericksburg elects first female majority to city council
In the city’s lone contested school board race, Annie Langdon won election in Ward 3.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch
Spanberger defeats Earle-Sears for governor as Hashmi and Jones win down-ballot contests, capping a year shaped by federal layoffs, reproductive rights and political scandal.
Across Fredericksburg area, younger voters make their voices heard
Many who cut electoral teeth in 2024 presidential election returned to the polls with renewed vigor on Tuesday.
Two Stafford School Board seats will see new occupants regardless of election outcome
The incumbents in the Aquia and Hartwood districts didn’t seek re-election.
COLUMN: The duality of the house of Bannister
Amid an unusually nasty election cycle, a sign of civility emerges. Two signs, actually.
In Stafford’s Hartwood supervisor race, it’s two longtime residents and an Air Force veteran
Incumbent Republican Darrell English has two independent challengers: Kelly Robertson and Marcus Oats.
UPDATED: Democrats assume majority on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Wins by Maya Guy and Kecia Evans help carry the party in a county formerly controlled by Republicans.
‘I am elated:’ Nicole Cole defeats 35-year incumbent Orrock in race for House District 66
Democrats Joshua Cole and Stacey Carroll also pick up victories to represent the Fredericksburg area in the House of Delegates.
PHOTOS: Scenes from election night in Stafford County
Candidates in region revel in sweep of victories.
Crump makes history as Fredericksburg elects first female majority to city council
In the city’s lone contested school board race, Annie Langdon won election in Ward 3.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, Nov. 3-7
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
High school football roundup: Cougars remain unbeaten in Battlefield with win over Culpeper
Caroline, Spotsylvania, Brooke Point, North Stafford, and Riverbend also picked up big district victories this week.
Stuart and Navarro vie for city revenue commissioner office
Both candidates boast extensive experience from roles with the federal government.
Early voting is up ‘quite a bit’ across Fredericksburg region
Registrars report uptick in early voting compared to previous election cycles.
Stafford supervisor candidate has $77M lawsuit against county sheriff, deputies
Kelly Robertson, an independent, faces incumbent Republican Darrell English and independent Marcus Oats.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Anand Rao (AI and Cafe Au Lait at Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Dr. Anand Rao, a University of Mary Washington professor and the director of the school’s new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts.
Virginia Community College System appoints Griffith as Germanna’s next president
Tashika Griffith was the chief campus officer at St. Petersburg State College, Clearwater Campus, in Florida for the past three years.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
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Biz Beat Roundup: Affordable-housing project takes step forward
Also inside: Rezoning submitted for data center project in Stafford, local company welcomes third generation of leadership, Germanna names next president
Biz Beat Banter: Fitz Johnson
This week, Bill sits down with Fitz Johnson, a longtime area real estate investor and broker.
Biz Beat Clips: Cannon Ridge Disc Golf Course
This week, Bill visits the Cannon Ridge Disc Golf Course in Spotsylvania, which is on a local man’s home property and is open to the public.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular eatery coming to Spotsylvania
Also inside: New restaurant coming to former Burger King space in City, UMW breaks ground on Battlefield Athletic Complex project, construction under way for Central Park business
Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Small
This week, Bill sits down with Jeff Small, who doubles as Clerk of Fredericksburg Circuit Court and a longtime serial entrepreneur.
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PHOTOS: Win, or lose, Delegate Orrock continues a campaign tradition
Delegate Bobby Orrock was out early taking down his campaign signs.
Loud Noise Alert: Dahlgren naval range testing set for Nov. 4–7
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing the rest of the week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which may produce loud noise in nearby communities.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day ceremony in Spotsylvania
Ceremony and informaton about services available in the county.
WATCH: Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office honors veterans
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Veterans Day ceremony over the weekend, recognizing local veterans and sharing information on support services available in the county.
News from around Virginia
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