Staying power: Area school officials, business owners work to keep talent in the region
Superintendents from Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford participated in a forum Wednesday afternoon at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
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FCPS announces four candidates for vacant Ward 3 school board seat
The school board plans to make an interim appointment during a Sept. 22 special meeting.
Crossing off a goal: King George resident competes in Masters CrossFit Games
Debi Bernardes, 67, placed 14th in the 65-69 age group.
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Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
One juvenile shot in Spotsylvania Monday evening, another youth in custody
Victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s Catell and Evans in race for Falmouth District supervisor
No matter who wins, voters will pick a new supervisor, as incumbent Meg Bohmke isn’t seeking re-election.
On the Agenda, Sept. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
High school football roundup: Panthers power their way to first win of the season
Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Courtland, North Stafford, Riverbend, and Stafford also picked up big victories Friday night.
PHOTOS: Massaponax football defeats James Monroe
Scenes from the Panthers’ 30-20 victory over James Monroe on Friday at Maury Stadium.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
Fredericksburg Police Chief Layton to retire
Layton, who has served in department since 1994 and since 2020 as chief, will leave post Jan. 1.
FCPS announces four candidates for vacant Ward 3 school board seat
The school board plans to make an interim appointment during a Sept. 22 special meeting.
Crossing off a goal: King George resident competes in Masters CrossFit Games
Debi Bernardes, 67, placed 14th in the 65-69 age group.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
One juvenile shot in Spotsylvania Monday evening, another youth in custody
Victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s Catell and Evans in race for Falmouth District supervisor
No matter who wins, voters will pick a new supervisor, as incumbent Meg Bohmke isn’t seeking re-election.
New Stafford elementary schools will be named Falls Run, Crow’s Nest
The new schools will open in August 2026.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Staying in the race: Gantt, Finn request that city becomes a ‘designated locality’
The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
City school board rep Boyd steps down, board to appoint interim replacement
Boyd, who has served as Ward 3 rep since 2016, is no longer living in the city.
A battle in the Battlefield: Spotsylvania School Board candidates offer diverse viewpoints
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
Developer pitches Mary Washington Hospital re-use as just what the doctor ordered
Residents, however, diagnose potential parking, traffic issues associated with proposed 242-unit development.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Longtime local business closing soon
Also inside: New use proposed for former Marquee Cinemas property in Spotsylvania, Patient First project to start soon in Fredericksburg, local housing prices continue to increase
Biz Beat Banter: M.C. Morris
This week we sit down with M.C. Morris, who has spent most of her career extolling the virtues of the Fredericksburg region to businesses and visitors.
Biz Beat Clips: Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness
This week we visit Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness in Spotsylvania to learn more about how the closing of another local yoga studio led to the business’ beginnings.
Biz Beat Roundup: William Street project taking shape
Also inside: Thai restaurant opens in Fredericksburg, frozen-yogurt store to close, data centers and warehouses proposed in Thornburg
Biz Beat Banter: Gabe and Scarlett Pons
This week we hear from Ponshop owners Gabe and Scarlett Pons about their decision to move from NYC to Fredericksburg to open their business, how the business has evolved and how it is to run a business with one’s spouse.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Police launch second youth academy for teens and young adults
The Fredericksburg Police Department has launched its second Youth Academy, a 10-week immersive program giving local teens and young adults hands-on experience in law enforcement and emergency response.
LISTEN: Austen’s Communitas Walk honors local graduate, raises awareness for brain aneurysm research”
Austen’s Communitas Walk this Saturday in Fredericksburg honors the life of Austen Dunn while raising awareness and funds for brain aneurysm research.
PHOTOS: Golf tournament drives awareness of cancer, firefighting’s deadliest threat
Firefighters from around the state were at the Lee’s Hill Golf Club on Monday.
WATCH: Golf outing honors fallen firefighters, raises cancer waareness
More than 130 golfers gathered in Spotsylvania to honor fallen firefighters and raise awareness of occupational cancer—the leading cause of firefighter deaths in Virginia, claiming 40 lives and nearly 300 diagnoses since 2018.
LISTEN: Via Colori returns to Stafford Regional Airport, September 27th and 28th
Kristy Freeman, Nikki Jackson and Tracy McPeck preview chalk art at Stafford Regional Airport.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.