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Press Rewind, Aug. 18-23
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Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary exits Aquia District race — again
The contest will now be between Maya Guy and Hank Scharpenberg.
Stafford County detective Wood honored for solving cold murder case
Investigator was among public servants recognized at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual First Responders Awards Breakfast.
Press Rewind, Aug. 11-16
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Rematch in Garrisonville: Yeung, Randall square off for supervisor again
It’s Randall vs. Yeung again, after the former lost by just 133 votes in 2021.
Press Rewind, Aug. 4-9
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Garden State native Darius Mayfield, now planted in Stafford, seeks congressional seat
Transplant is at least the third candidate vying for the GOP nomination in Virginia’s 7th District.
Stafford superintendent: No major gender-identity policy issues in county schools
The schools chief also discussed other issues, including transporation, in a wide-ranging interview with reporters.
Press Rewind, July 21-26
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Still buffering? Stafford planning commission recommends increasing space between data centers, residences
The county’s Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss the matter Aug. 19.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
Press Rewind, July 7-12
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Stafford supervisors agree to apply for FEMA grant, buy two fire engines
A reminder about fireworks safety also provided some levity at Tuesday’s meeting.
Kaine, Warner vote no, but Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes U.S. Senate
Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents the Fredericksburg area, also voted against the bill when it was taken up in the House.
Press Rewind, June 23-28
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Here are some of the new state laws that will take effect Tuesday
They concern everything from cyberbullying to insurance coverage.
Press Rewind, June 16-21
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Democrat Jones carried four of five localities in Fredericksburg area
While state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi also won the party’s nod for lieutenant governor, she didn’t shine in the Fredericksburg region.
Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
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