Ralph Metts served on the Stafford Board of Supervisors in the 1960s and ’70s.
Stafford County mourns death of former supervisor
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FredNats’ Sykora named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
Righty has been one of the best starting pitchers in the Carolina League since being promoted to Fredericksburg on May 1.
Press Rewind, July 28-Aug. 3
A state education official visited the area for a conversation on cell phone policies, the Fredericksburg Fire Chief sat down to detail the city’s response to the CSX train derailment and high school football practice got underway in extreme heat, in this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Fort Walker enters agreement with Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
The 10-year agreement aims to preserve and protect animal, plant and aquatic habitats at the installation.Â
Virginia’s sales tax holiday is underway
The tax-free weekend, which includes school supplies, started Friday morning and ends Sunday night.
Regional home sales prices continue to rise
FAAR Report: rental market steady with lease renewal increases are in the triple digits.
Fredericksburg city crime report, July 24-31
Would-be auto thieves squander prime opportunity to steal Amazon truck.
Stafford County crime report, July 23-30
Napping behind the wheel leads to arrests.
UPDATED: Learning Lane to close Aug. 16; watch for detours
Community meeting Wednesday to discuss pipe repairs near school.
FredNats come up short against Shorebirds
Shorebirds salvage series with Sunday victory.
Press Rewind, July 21-27
A tragic plane crash, a trainwreck and data centers dominated a turbulent week of news in the Fredericksburg area.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair begins Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. each weekday and 1 p.m. on weekends.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
Police pursuit shuts down Centreport Parkway in Stafford
Three suspects arrested on multiple charges.
UPDATE: Swimming advisory extended for Lake Anna
Terry’s Run now included in advisory area.
Spotsylvania hosts town hall on safety improvements to Tidewater Trail Wednesday
Community to discuss dangerous stretch of road in county.
Vehicle shot on Warrenton Road
Stafford County crime reports for July 17-22.
Spotsylvania man in custody after early Tuesday morning shooting
Joseph Alfonza Jackson is charged with three counts of malicious wounding after also allegedly running over the female shooting victim with his vehicle.
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