Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
A seed planted: Cole’s rise to state delegate rooted in advocacy
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REMS board President Dillard appointed to Virginia State Board of Health
He has logged almost four decades of service in local EMS work.
VDH awards $6.2 million to Town of Bowling Green to address water issues
The General Assembly approved $25 million in grant funding earlier this year, with priority given to the Town of Bowling Green and Greene County.
Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage
In meeting with legislators last week, solar power and transmission grid infrastructure came up frequently.
Press Rewind: Dec. 15-20
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Bobby Orrock, defeated in November, doesn’t rule out a return to public service
He was feted at a gathering Thursday.
Candidates set in special election for House of Delegates’ 23rd District
Seat came open when Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger named Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth.
Lost revenue from tax-exempt veterans leaves ‘hole in the budget’ in King George
Statewide veteran tax relief programs have left some localities feeling the impact of lost revenue.
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
Alumni Night strives to celebrate JM’s basketball history and inspire the future
James Monroe basketball coaches Chuck Ellis and Julian Bumbrey came up with the idea to hold a triple-header and honor the program’s storied past.
Stafford supervisors continue to register opposition to power line project
The board also celebrated outgoing Supervisors Meg Bohmke and Monica Gary, who didn’t seek re-election this year.
‘Caroline Reads’ initiative aims to build up community one book at a time
Assistant Superintendent Michael Mudd also announced a $218,000 literacy grant to assist in efforts at Bowling Green Elementary School and Caroline Middle School.
Caroline Historical Society exhibit tells the story of county’s World War II veterans
The Caroline Historical Society also features a display telling the story of the history of county churches.
How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
Tree removal to close Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford County
The road will be closed at Aquia Creek from Wednesday through Dec. 22.
On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: North Stafford falls short in first trip to state championship since 2004
Scenes from the Wolverines’ 44-0 loss to Oscar Smith on Saturday at JMU’s Bridgeforth Stadium.
Wolverines’ run ends on sour note as Tigers’ championship mettle too much to overcome
Oscar Smith rolled to its second straight Class 6 state title behind dominant effort on both sides of the ball in a shutout win over North Stafford.
‘No more tears:’ Hall’s steady hand guides Wolverines from despair to state title brink
The fourth-year head coach will lead North Stafford against Oscar Smith on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Wolverines’ quest for their — and Stafford County’s — first football state championship.
Stafford residents and school board members worry about ‘Kraken’ project
At meetings this week, elected officials expressed concern about proposed route.
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