Fredericksburg City School Board approves $68.4 million FY27 budget
Budget, which includes a 7% pay increase for teachers, passes 4-1.
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Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Jenkins remembered for ‘skill and professionalism’
Jenkins, who served in the position from 2008-21, died this past weekend.
Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
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Four Fredericksburg-area hoops teams still alive in quest for a state championship
The Massaponax boys and girls, Courtland boys and James Monroe girls will appear in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
Community turns out to support additional resources for unhoused neighbors.
‘I would give him an F’: Rep. Eugene Vindman pans President Donald Trump’s State of the Union
The State of the Union is supposed to be a president’s report to Congress, and Rep. Eugene Vindman was clear Friday afternoon about how he would grade President Donald Trump’s report from earlier last week. “I would give him an ‘F,’” said the Democrat, whose 7th...
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Fredericksburg names Betsy Mason as new Chief of Police
Mason, who has been with the city’s police department since 2012, recently served as interim chief.
Spotsylvania residents resolute in criticism of board of supervisors’ recent actions
Some county residents are upset by the resolution adopted by the board protesting the timing of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
Stafford Planning Commission defers discussion on project despite proposed data center being dropped
Commissioners also recommended approval of a free-standing ER on U.S. 17.
Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Jenkins remembered for ‘skill and professionalism’
Jenkins, who served in the position from 2008-21, died this past weekend.
Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
Four Fredericksburg-area hoops teams still alive in quest for a state championship
The Massaponax boys and girls, Courtland boys and James Monroe girls will appear in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
Community turns out to support additional resources for unhoused neighbors.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors vote to require SUP for data centers; set advertised tax rate
The 4-3 vote could have potential effects on future developments.
Stafford County School Board approves $529.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
The Board of Supervisors will now examine the spending plan before deciding how much local money to devote to education.
Executive decision: Mitchell ‘baffled’ by Spotsylvania School Board members’ attempt to shelve director position
Board voted 3-2 to continue advertising the executive director of middle schools position.
Here’s a look at legislation from local lawmakers at the General Assembly’s midpoint
These are the bills from Fredericksburg-area representatives that are most likely to become law.
On the Agenda, Feb. 23-27
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Monday, Feb. 23
Weather conditions impacting Monday morning travel.
Black Fredericksburg Radio gives area’s African-American community a home on the airwaves
Under founder Twana James, BLKFXBG has become the region’s go-to radio station for the Black community.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors protest timing of redistricting referendum
Board voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution declaring it will not allow county facilities or resources to be used to conduct voting on the referendum unless a court orders it to do so.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Banter: Fitzhugh Johnson
This week, Bill talks to local commercial real estate professional Fitzhugh Johnson about how he has overcome some personal struggles to emerge as a bright star in the local real estate scene.
Biz Beat Clips: Biscuit Batch
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to Biscuit Batch in Spotsylvania County, a restaurant serving “biscuits the size of your fist and fresh jams.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Harris Teeter poised to enter Stafford County
Also inside: Local private school planning new campus, permit approved for Princess Anne Street project, radio station sale draws near
Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?
This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.
Biz Beat Clips: Silly Goose Imagination Village
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you Silly Goose Imagination Village in North Stafford, “a place where kids get lost in their imaginations.”
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News from B101.5/WFVA
Deputy narrowly avoids injury after patrol vehicle hit in Locust Grove
An impaired driver struck a patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in the Locust Grove area over the weekend, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
Centennial Completes Purchase of local radion stations WGRQ, WGRX
The sale is now official.
LISTEN: Columbia Gas customers urged to apply for energy assistance
Customers of Columbia Gas of Virginia may be eligible for crisis grants through Virginia’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.