Forrest Miller is the Democratic candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 63, which includes part of Spotsylvania County.
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Susanna Finn full statement
STATEMENT CALLING ON MATT KELLY TO RESIGN HIS CANDIDACY. Since launching my City Council campaign, I have been clear and consistent: I am an Independent and I have actively rejected political party endorsements to maintain election integrity. I made this choice for...
Centennial Broadcasting to acquire WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM in Fredericksburg
The transaction, which will add the operations of WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing station cluster, is expected to close later this year.
PorchFest 2025 encourages dancing in the streets
Annual RappArts day of music comes to Bunker Hill and Charles streets this Saturday.
On the Agenda, Aug. 11-15
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Stafford schools launches Business and IT Center at Colonial Forge
The new specialty center aims to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, analysts and cybersecurity experts.
Stafford sheriff’s deputies looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run incident
The person may have been driving a white 2018 or 2019 Audi SUV.
On the agenda, Aug. 4-8
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Trail extension now open at Crow’s Nest Nature Preserve
Newly-opened stretch of trail runs along Potomac Creek and totals 4.4 miles.
A vehicle for increased engagement: Stafford Schools introduces ‘S.C.O.U.T.’ mobile resource center
Division envisions that new vehicle will help bring educational resources to families and students.
All Spotsylvania students now eligible for free breakfast and lunch
Change will take effect for the upcoming school year.
Amazon, The Community Foundation launch $300,000 grant in the Rappahannock Region
Grant is aimed at nonprofit, community-driven organizations that ‘support innovation and resilience.’
On the Agenda, July 28-Aug. 1
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Fredericksburg to add speed cameras near new middle school in Idlewild
Drivers can be ticketed for speeding starting Sept. 20, following a 30-day waiting period.
Joy Galantin Veazey
Born on September 8, 1938 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Joy Galantin Veazey of King George, Virginia, passed away in her home on July 8, 2025. A child of a career Navy officer, she lived several times in Maryland. Preceded in death by her husband Ed Veazey (d. 2018), she is...
Stafford sets ribbon-cutting for dog park that will honor sheriff’s office K-9
The ceremony will be Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at the park on Mountain View Road.
Pedestrian safety project planned for Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood
Project includes the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, improved crosswalks, and pedestrian-friendly intersection modifications.
Stafford woman, 32, charged with second-degree murder in shooting
An investigation revealed the shooting was allegedly domestic-related.
Germanna awarded $350K grant from Lowe’s Foundation
Grant will aid in building and deploying mobile training units.
On the Agenda, July 21-25
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
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