Caroline Historical Society exhibit tells the story of county’s World War II veterans
The Caroline Historical Society also features a display telling the story of the history of county churches.
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How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
Tree removal to close Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford County
The road will be closed at Aquia Creek from Wednesday through Dec. 22.
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On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: North Stafford falls short in first trip to state championship since 2004
Scenes from the Wolverines’ 44-0 loss to Oscar Smith on Saturday at JMU’s Bridgeforth Stadium.
Wolverines’ run ends on sour note as Tigers’ championship mettle too much to overcome
Oscar Smith rolled to its second straight Class 6 state title behind dominant effort on both sides of the ball in a shutout win over North Stafford.
‘No more tears:’ Hall’s steady hand guides Wolverines from despair to state title brink
The fourth-year head coach will lead North Stafford against Oscar Smith on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Wolverines’ quest for their — and Stafford County’s — first football state championship.
Stafford residents and school board members worry about ‘Kraken’ project
At meetings this week, elected officials expressed concern about proposed route.
Second time not the charm for proposed Gateway Boulevard data center
Like in July, Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of project.
Fredericksburg Food Co-Op launches Community Cash program
New program replaces Carrot Cash, which ran afoul of USDA’s equal protection provision.
Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth
The Democratic lawmaker represents part of Stafford County.
How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
Tree removal to close Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford County
The road will be closed at Aquia Creek from Wednesday through Dec. 22.
On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: North Stafford falls short in first trip to state championship since 2004
Scenes from the Wolverines’ 44-0 loss to Oscar Smith on Saturday at JMU’s Bridgeforth Stadium.
Wolverines’ run ends on sour note as Tigers’ championship mettle too much to overcome
Oscar Smith rolled to its second straight Class 6 state title behind dominant effort on both sides of the ball in a shutout win over North Stafford.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Eto Otitigbe (Dirty Chai at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Eto Otitigbe, an MIT-educated engineer-turned-artist who has spent the past year designing an installation at the intersection where a slave auction block once stood in downtown Fredericksburg. Find it wherever you get...
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approves data center design standards, but they may be short-lived
However, with a new supervisor coming aboard in January, the board’s stance on data centers is expected to change.
City schools name Brendon Albon as new chief academic officer
Veteran educator most recently served as assistant superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education.
City council votes to release $6 million in previously-held back funds
Also: red-light camera program gets final green light.
Recount confirms Yakabouski’s victory in Spotsylvania’s Battlefield District
Incumbent, current board chair holds off challenger Baron Braswell by 16 votes.
DEQ approves Caroline’s application for Rappahannock River withdrawal
Newly-issued permit allows the county to withdraw 9 million gallons per day for municipal use.
Spotsylvania adding weapons detection systems to all seven middle schools
During Monday meeting, the Spotsylvania NAACP presented an award to Superintendent Clint Mitchell commending him for the way he handled an inquiry about his immigration status, credentials.
No way to go home? Nonprofits steel themselves for proposed HUD changes
Empowerhouse and Micah Ecumenical Ministries expect to see cuts under new funding formula.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: New big-box store coming to Central Park
Also inside: New location for Bubblebee, housing sales dip in November, William Street property to be sold
Biz Beat Banter: Keith Lebor
This week, Bill sits down with Olde Towne Butcher owner Keith Lebor to learn about his path to becoming a small-business owner.
Biz Beat Clips: The Barking Barley
This week’s video takes you to The Barking Barley, Fredericksburg’s first dog-park bar.
Biz Beat Roundup: New restaurant and bar coming to William Street
Also inside: Landscape architect unveils plan for Mary Washington Monument, local brewery closing at end of year, family-oriented business opens at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Biz Beat Banter: Susan Spears
This week, Bill sits down with Susan Spears, president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Five years for Idea Space
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Idea Space on Princess Anne Street celebrates an anniversary.
Puller Veterans Care Center opens in Warrenton
State officials say the 128-bed Puller Veterans Care Center in Warrenton expands access to long-term, memory, and rehabilitation care for veterans in Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth.
WATCH: Miss Volunteer Virginia encourages community to ring Salvation Army bells this Christmas
The impact of each of us volunteering to ring a Salvation Army bell this Christmas season was the focus of a Fredericksburg visit by Miss Volunteer Virginia, Kennedy Fewell.
PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop in King George
The King George Sheriff’s Office held its annual Shop with a Sheriff program at the Dahlgren Walmart, partnering deputies and community volunteers with local kids for a holiday shopping event.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.