The Kraken Loop would go through Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford and Fauquier counties.
Public can comment on new Dominion power line Thursday in Caroline
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Press Rewind: Nov. 10-15
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Here’s how Fredericksburg-area lawmakers voted on ending the government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine voted for the deal to reopen, while Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Eugene Vindman voted against it.
Press Rewind: Nov. 3-8
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Democrats assume majority on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Wins by Maya Guy and Kecia Evans help carry the party in a county formerly controlled by Republicans.
Two Stafford School Board seats will see new occupants regardless of election outcome
The incumbents in the Aquia and Hartwood districts didn’t seek re-election.
In Stafford’s Hartwood supervisor race, it’s two longtime residents and an Air Force veteran
Incumbent Republican Darrell English has two independent challengers: Kelly Robertson and Marcus Oats.
Stafford supervisor candidate has $77M lawsuit against county sheriff, deputies
Kelly Robertson, an independent, faces incumbent Republican Darrell English and independent Marcus Oats.
Commission sees few Buc-ee’s backers; defers discussion on Stafford project
Only five of more than 40 speakers voiced support for the proposal at a public hearing.
Stafford County House of Delegates candidate prevails against attempt to have her removed from ballot
Three Stafford voters petitioned the county’s Circuit Court, arguing she doesn’t actually live in the 64th District.
Press Rewind, Oct. 20-25
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
Youngkin: Fredericksburg area no longer a mental health ‘desert’
A crisis center is slated to open in Spotsylvania County in the spring of 2027.
Stafford supervisor, arrested for domestic violence, says she didn’t harm anyone
Monica Gary isn’t seeking re-election to her county post, but she is running for state Senate.
A home run for data center critics? Stafford supervisors adopt 750-foot setback
The move followed a lengthy meeting that began Tuesday evening and ended early Wednesday morning.
‘Most important part of politics’: Pete Buttigieg rallies local Democrats in Fredericksburg
Rep. Eugene Vindman encouraged volunteers before they set out to knock on doors.
‘Thoroughfare to the world’: Aquia Creek has seen its share of history
Tobacco, sandstone and bare-knuckle boxing color the area’s past.
Press Rewind, Oct. 13-18
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
Legislative wish list: Stafford School Board seeks more state funding for education
The board also wants the county to be able to impose a 1-percent sales tax for school construction.
It’s an incumbent versus a school employee for Falmouth School Board slot
Sarah Breedin Chase, who was first elected in 2017, faces challenger Fawn Chergosky.
Press Rewind, Oct. 6-11
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
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