Now, the proposed project goes before the Board of Supervisors.
Data center gets endorsements — from both a neighbor and Stafford Planning Commission
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Press Rewind, Aug. 25-30
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
‘Ugliest piece of legislation’: Warner hopeful GOP colleagues rethink parts of Trump bill
U.S. senator says Republicans sold their souls to the president.
Stafford supervisors look toward further scrutiny of data centers
The board scheduled a joint public hearing with the Stafford Planning Commission for Oct. 21.
2025 Voter Guide: Stafford County
Four board of supervisors races and four school board seats are on the ballot in Stafford this election cycle.
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
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
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
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
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
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
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.
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