Both candidates are experienced prosecutors who have championed alternative dockets.
Incumbent Humphries, challenger Bird face off in race for Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney
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Staying power: Area school officials, business owners work to keep talent in the region
Superintendents from Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford participated in a forum Wednesday afternoon at the Fredericksburg Country Club.
FCPS announces four candidates for vacant Ward 3 school board seat
The school board plans to make an interim appointment during a Sept. 22 special meeting.
Crossing off a goal: King George resident competes in Masters CrossFit Games
Debi Bernardes, 67, placed 14th in the 65-69 age group.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
One juvenile shot in Spotsylvania Monday evening, another youth in custody
Victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s Catell and Evans in race for Falmouth District supervisor
No matter who wins, voters will pick a new supervisor, as incumbent Meg Bohmke isn’t seeking re-election.
On the Agenda, Sept. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
High school football roundup: Panthers power their way to first win of the season
Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Courtland, North Stafford, Riverbend, and Stafford also picked up big victories Friday night.
PHOTOS: Massaponax football defeats James Monroe
Scenes from the Panthers’ 30-20 victory over James Monroe on Friday at Maury Stadium.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
Fredericksburg Police Chief Layton to retire
Layton, who has served in department since 1994 and since 2020 as chief, will leave post Jan. 1.
New Stafford elementary schools will be named Falls Run, Crow’s Nest
The new schools will open in August 2026.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Staying in the race: Gantt, Finn request that city becomes a ‘designated locality’
The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
City school board rep Boyd steps down, board to appoint interim replacement
Boyd, who has served as Ward 3 rep since 2016, is no longer living in the city.
A battle in the Battlefield: Spotsylvania School Board candidates offer diverse viewpoints
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
Developer pitches Mary Washington Hospital re-use as just what the doctor ordered
Residents, however, diagnose potential parking, traffic issues associated with proposed 242-unit development.
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