PHOTOS: Bears cap perfect regular season with win over North Stafford
Riverbend earned its first outright Commonwealth District title in program history on Friday night.
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Caroline students who integrated school division 60 years ago share experiences
In 1965, 13 Black students chose to integrate Caroline High School, and two siblings did the same at Bowling Green Elementary. Their experience has never been recognized.
High school football roundup: Riverbend defeats North Stafford to complete perfect regular season
Colonial Forge, Courtland, Brooke Point, Spotsylvania, and Chancellor also picked up district victories Friday night.
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Against the stream? Parents ask city school board to address technology usage
Access to YouTube, online gaming called into question at school board meeting.
King George supervisors approve solar project on land owned by county attorney
The board voted unanimously to approve the Caledon Solar project following a public hearing.
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.
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.
Caroline students who integrated school division 60 years ago share experiences
In 1965, 13 Black students chose to integrate Caroline High School, and two siblings did the same at Bowling Green Elementary. Their experience has never been recognized.
High school football roundup: Riverbend defeats North Stafford to complete perfect regular season
Colonial Forge, Courtland, Brooke Point, Spotsylvania, and Chancellor also picked up district victories Friday night.
Against the stream? Parents ask city school board to address technology usage
Access to YouTube, online gaming called into question at school board meeting.
King George supervisors approve solar project on land owned by county attorney
The board voted unanimously to approve the Caledon Solar project following a public hearing.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Food Bank distributions this week
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says you can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
PHOTOS: Graduation day shines at Leashes of Valor in Spotsylvania
A proud moment as new veteran–dog teams step forward at Leashes of Valor.
WATCH: Service dog graduation brings families and fosters together at Leashes of Valor
The Leashes of Valor ceremony brought a powerful mix of pride and emotion.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign aiming for $130,000
The Fredericksburg Salvation Army opened its annual kettle season Friday with a call for community support to help fund its holiday and year-round services.
LISTEN: Local author hopes weekend events inspire new writers
Stafford author Lynda Allen will participate in the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference Saturday and join a book signing Sunday, hoping to inspire others to write and explore their creativity.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.