Culpeper high schooler, member of Germanna’s Future Educators program, gets shoutout in State of the Commonwealth address.
Edwards’ lesson plans earn high marks from Gov. Youngkin in speech
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Press Rewind, Jan. 20-25
The week's top stories -President Trump's mass deportation efforts aren't just headlines anymore to community leaders concerned about protecting undocumented immigrants, Taft Coghill Jr. writes. -Will the Caroline County Board of Supervisors get permission to withdraw...
Stafford CFO: County’s finances strong at midpoint of fiscal year
General fund revenue is projected to be up about $4 million, while expenditures are trending below budget.
Food for thought: Vindman talks bipartisanship while volunteering at area charity
The freshman Democratic congressman was sworn in earlier this month.
The bus stops here: consultant briefs Stafford School Board on root of transportation woes
Consultant’s recommendations come after the county schools opened the academic year with about 3,000 students lacking a bus route.
Press Rewind, Jan. 6-11
The stories you may have missed from the last week, curated by the newsroom.
Stafford supervisors make history with Diggs’ appointment as chairman
He is the first openly gay supervisor to serve as chairman of the board.
House Speaker Scott hops on Cole(s) train at event in Fredericksburg
Del. Joshua Cole is seeking re-election in the 65th District; Spotsylvania School Board Vice Chair Nicole Cole seeks seat in 66th District.
My Top 5 stories of 2024: Jonathan Hunley
Jonathan Hunley, the latest reporter to join our staff, reflects on his top stories.
Column: A dirge for the dog who made my heart sing
My dog, Larry, got sick last weekend and then unexpectedly passed away Wednesday morning.
Not so fast: speed cameras approved in Spotsylvania
County supervisors voted to create an ordinance that would allow for the technology in school crossing zones.
For 50 years, GWRideConnect has helped carpoolers get with the program
Service began its work of putting commuters together and lessening traffic congestion and pollution back in 1974.
Milde to introduce vaping bill after previous legislation left law enforcement agencies fuming
Milde’s legislation would impose civil penalties on anyone under 21 who possesses retail tobacco and hemp products.
Press Rewind, Nov. 17-23
A new Stafford schools superintendent, felon disenfranchisement and a new bridge across the Rappahannock? Read on for last week’s headlines.
And then there were two: firm hones in on route for Rappahannock river crossing
More than 140 people attended an open-house-style information session on the proposed crossing.
Local officials asking state to pay for bike/pedestrian path on U.S. 1 bridge
Pedestrian bridge would be part of planned $86.2 million rehabilitation project.
Stafford Hospital gets top mark for patient safety, Mary Washington Hospital improves on previous ranking
Mary Washington Hospital and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center received “C” grades.
Supervisor Vanuch: Let’s help bring a bowling alley, a movie theater to Stafford
Joint meeting between supervisors, EDA sparks conversation about which businesses to attract.
Voter turnout in Fredericksburg region down from 2020 levels
Registrars in Fredericksburg and in Stafford and King George counties said their offices saw fewer voters than they did four years prior.
Voters turn out at the polls with concerns including abortion, inflation
Turnout big on both sides of the aisle; minor technical glitch in White Oak resolved without issue.
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