Sticky fingers plague area retail stores.
Stafford County crime report, Aug. 15-21
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Students’ artwork to grace voting stickers in Stafford
Winners of the 2024 “I Voted” sticker design contest recognized at board of supervisors meeting.
Updated: 1 dead after boat capsizes near Belvedere Beach
Sudden weather conditions blamed for accident.
King George school bus involved in crash near Lambs Creek Church Road
Students were onboard, but no significant injuries reported; minivan driver facing charges.
PorchFest brings out ‘rhythm’ in us all
Unique outdoor event showcases local music.
Stafford school bus situation improving, but issues remain
Spokesperson: number of students lacking bus routes reduced by two-thirds.
A bumpy transition: approximately 3,000 Stafford students lacked bus routes Monday
A SCPS spokesperson attributed the issues to a large influx of students and the implementation of new software.
Stafford school board starts new year with search for superintendent
Bid to construct new elementary school — the county’s 18th — comes in around $10 million under the budget.
Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
Chesapeake Bay Program report: Rappahannock River grasses increased
Underwater grasses act like the “antacids” of the Bay, diminishing the acidity of the water caused by agricultural runoff and untreated waste.
Restaurant week serves diners a chance to explore
Bi-annual event shines spotlight on dining (and imbibing) in Fredericksburg.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
Executive dysfunction the subject of FTE’s witty bit of political theater
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble brings Beltway drama to the ‘Burg with ‘POTUS.’
Cooling centers in short supply across Fredericksburg region
The state offers relief to qualifying households for cooling expenses through the Department of Social Services.
Grants help produce another option for those experiencing food scarcity
SERVE expands access to fresh food for those in need through market, mobile pantry.
No skating around it: To keep rolling, local derby team needs a new home
Fredericksburg Roller Derby is on the hunt for new venue due to work being done on indoor surface at Fredericksburg Field House.
City Council talks lights, solar, data centers
Mayor Kerry Devine suggests Celebrate Virginia South for potential data center development.
No injuries from Saturday evening fire at downtown Fredericksburg business
Incident at Southern Bagel & Provision resulted in traffic being closed on Caroline Street for nearly an hour.
Kaine’s Salute to Service stops in Spotsylvania to talk to teachers
Discussion centered around teacher recruitment and retention.
Stafford approves rezoning for Belmont Park project
Site to potentially be developed as truck/freight terminal.
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