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Press Rewind, May 26-31
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River crossing ‘Option C’ gets a passing grade from Stafford supervisors
A new river crossing west of Interstate 95 has been under consideration for more than a year.
Press Rewind, May 19-24
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In debate, Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor identify a common enemy: Trump
They’ll face off in a six-way primary June 17; early voting is underway.
Stafford supervisors raise meals tax to fund raises for school employees
The board also voted, 6-1, to have the county Planning Commission examine data center regulations.
New Rappahannock River crossing route still up in the air
A few options are still on the table for a path that would be built west of Interstate 95.
Press Rewind, May 12-17
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A foot in both camps: Supporters, opponents of Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure make case to Stafford Planning Commission
Public hearing concerned changing campgrounds to require a conditional-use permit on agricultural land.
Stafford School Board approves $488M budget; awaits word on meals tax
Members also voted for a redistricting plan that would go into effect in 2026, when two new elementary schools will open.
Press Rewind, May 5-10
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Aquia District voters will have choice of three candidates for supervisor in November
Supervisor Monica Gary, an independent, will face Democrat Maya Guy and Republican Hank Scharpenberg.
Population growth is ‘driver’ of Stafford Courthouse road improvement project
Construction on the $30 million effort will begin later this month.
Stafford supervisors vote to spend nearly $9 million on school projects
They agreed to budget $3 million to buy a warehouse, $3.1 million to purchase Chromebooks and $2.5 million to buy land for a new Drew Middle School.
COLUMN: A waffling stance on continental breakfast, but not progeny’s academic appetite
A treatise on hotels, continental breakfast and college.
Press Rewind, April 28-May 3
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Inspired by Spotsylvania family, Vindman aims to KO disease known as NKH
He plans to introduce a resolution to commemorate NKH Day, bringing awareness to the illness and highlighting the importance of Medicaid.
Stafford town hall generates talk of data centers, affordable housing
Stafford County residents came out to Colonial Forge High School Tuesday night to chat with leadership from the board of supervisors and school board.
‘The work got done’: Orrock stresses bipartisanship as he kicks off bid for 19th term
He’s being challenged this year by Spotsylvania County School Board member Nicole Cole.
Press Rewind, April 21-26
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Envisioning a ‘downtown’ Stafford: Planning Commission endorses mixed-use development
The project would feature up to 300 apartments and about 57,600 square feet of office and/or commercial space.
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