State lawmakers want to lift local caps on housing grants for government employees
Bills could increase grant amounts for first responders, others looking to purchase a home.
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On the Agenda, Feb. 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
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PHOTOS: The Venerable monks make their way through Fredericksburg
The Walk for Peace leaves the Fredericksburg area on Friday, as the monks head north through Stafford County en route to Washington, D.C.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
‘A sense of peace and tranquility:’ Monks hoping to bring calm as they enter the Fredericksburg area
The venerable monks entered Caroline County on Wednesday for their Walk for Peace. They will cover ground in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and Stafford over the next two days.
PHOTOS: Venerable Monks trek through Caroline, Spotsylvania on the Walk for Peace
The Venerable monks have reached the Fredericksburg region, with an overnight stop planned in Spotsylvania Thursday night.
An ICE detention center in Stafford seems less likely after county supervisors’ comments
Chairman Deuntay Diggs: Locality has received “no application, proposal, permit or formal request” related to a facility.
Criminal charges dismissed for all parties involved in Partlow Road incident
All of the charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can’t be brought back.
Loud and clear: Spotsylvania begrudgingly increases marching band funds after supporters speak out
Local funding gap is expected to be $14.6 million when presented to the county board of supervisors.
Stafford superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 seeks $18.6 million in new county funding
The proposal represents an 8.4% increase over the current spending plan.
On the Agenda, Feb. 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
PHOTOS: The Venerable monks make their way through Fredericksburg
The Walk for Peace leaves the Fredericksburg area on Friday, as the monks head north through Stafford County en route to Washington, D.C.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
‘A sense of peace and tranquility:’ Monks hoping to bring calm as they enter the Fredericksburg area
The venerable monks entered Caroline County on Wednesday for their Walk for Peace. They will cover ground in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and Stafford over the next two days.
The monks are coming. Follow their path to enlightenment through the Fredericksburg region
The Buddhist monks of the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center are expected to pass through the area between Wednesday and Friday.
Caroline County Courthouse campus added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The courthouse, former sheriff’s office, and old jail are at the center of the Richard and Mildred Loving case that eventually overturned laws banning interracial marriage.
On the Agenda, Feb. 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg-area closings and delays
A roundup of school and government weather-related closures and delays.
From Fredericksburg to West Africa: Humanitarian mission features donated ambulance
Medical supplies from the now-closed Moss Free Clinic also will be used in Ghana and Benin.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors message to the state: ‘We are still a Second Amendment sanctuary county’
Board also discussed updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan at Thursday night’s meeting.
Fredericksburg Nationals announce 2026 coaching staff
Manager Chris O’Neill leads a staff of seven newcomers to the Washington organization.
UPDATED: Fredericksburg, Stafford schools offering free meals to students
Renatos, a downtown Fredericksburg restaurant, also will provide free pasta meals for children between 3-6 p.m.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: Black Horse Forge
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you Black Horse Forge in Stafford County, a non-profit that instructs veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their supporters in the art and craft of blacksmithing.
Biz Beat Roundup: High-end grocer eyeing North Stafford?
Also inside: Former United Way building sold, popular downtown shop plans to open soon, data center activity detailed
Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. ‘Charlie’ McDaniel
This week, Bill sits down with Hilldrup Chairman Emeritus and longtime community leader Charles G. “Charlie” McDaniel to discuss business, life in one of the most-historic homes in the City of Fredericksburg, and civic service.
Biz Beat Clips: Teaching kids to be ninjas in North Stafford
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to the youth-oriented USA Ninja Challenge in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Restaurant Row getting new eateries
Also inside: Falmouth property getting new life, Spotsylvania Towne Centre business gets new name, incentives approved for two national eateries in Stafford
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News from B101.5/WFVA
PHOTOS: Cold ocean, warm hearts at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Fredericksburg-area Special Olympics athletes took the plunge in Virginia Beach over the weekend, raising money for Special Olympics Virginia during the annual Polar Plunge.
Food Bank distribution schedule this week
Find full details on the Facebook Events Page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
LISTEN: Don’t drink and drive on Super Sunday
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says drunk driving injuries from a Super Bowl party–or anytime are 100% preventable.
LISTEN: Bitter cold ahead: Fredericksburg SPCA urges extra care for pets
Bitterly cold weather is gripping the region this weekend, with some forecasters calling it a polar plunge.
LISTEN: CAROLINE READS launches countywide literacy campaign
CAROLINE READS is a countywide literacy campaign aimed at strengthening reading skills for students and families across Caroline County.
News from around Virginia
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