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Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Rouse

by Bill Freehling | Mar 31, 2026

This week, Bill sits down with Olympic-gold-medal swimmer and Stafford County native Jeff Rouse to discuss his swimming career and transition to a successful banking profession.

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Biz Beat Clips: Mary Washington Hospital adds thrombectomy option

by Bill Freehling | Mar 30, 2026

Mary Washington Hospital is now able to offer a potentially life-saving procedure to treat stroke victims: a thrombectomy. This week we take you inside the facility where the procedure is done, and introduce you to the doctor running the program.

Biz Beat Roundup: Local organization names new executive director

by Bill Freehling | Mar 25, 2026

Also inside: Caroline estate sells for $1.875 million, preliminary work starts on apartment project, local private school finishes project

Biz Beat Banter: Julia Payne

by Bill Freehling | Mar 24, 2026

This week, Bill sits down with Julia Payne, a local woman whose public relations career has included stints working with former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. Payne is also the sister of local attorney Charlie Payne.

Biz Beat Clips: Kilwins opens in Fredericksburg

by Bill Freehling | Mar 23, 2026

This week we take you to the new Kilwins location at 721 Caroline St. in downtown Fredericksburg and introduce you to the two sisters who own and operate it.

Biz Beat Roundup: Orthopedic clinic taking over conference space

by Bill Freehling | Mar 18, 2026

Also inside: Fredericksburg preservation projects honored, local real estate firm opens Nashville office, thrift-store changes in Eagle Village

Biz Beat Banter: Jack Scholl (Hyperion Espresso)

by Bill Freehling | Mar 17, 2026

This week, Bill sits down with Hyperion Espresso owner Jack Scholl to discuss Jack’s path to owning the iconic downtown business and the plans he has in store for it.