Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Press Rewind: Oct. 26-Nov. 1
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High school football roundup: Cougars remain unbeaten in Battlefield with win over Culpeper
Caroline, Spotsylvania, Brooke Point, North Stafford, and Riverbend also picked up big district victories this week.
Stuart and Navarro vie for city revenue commissioner office
Both candidates boast extensive experience from roles with the federal government.
Early voting is up ‘quite a bit’ across Fredericksburg region
Registrars report uptick in early voting compared to previous election cycles.
Stafford supervisor candidate has $77M lawsuit against county sheriff, deputies
Kelly Robertson, an independent, faces incumbent Republican Darrell English and independent Marcus Oats.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Anand Rao (AI and Cafe Ole at Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Dr. Anand Rao, a University of Mary Washington professor and the director of the school’s new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts.
Virginia Community College System appoints Griffith as Germanna’s next president
Tashika Griffith was the chief campus officer at St. Petersburg State College, Clearwater Campus, in Florida for the past three years.
Reversing course: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors reduce recommended data center setbacks
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
Commission sees few Buc-ee’s backers; defers discussion on Stafford project
Only five of more than 40 speakers voiced support for the proposal at a public hearing.
SNAP-py assistance: Stafford, Fredericksburg appropriate funds to regional food bank
The localities are diverting money to aid the food bank at a time when SNAP payments face interruption.
With predecessor’s endorsement, Bowman faces Mon in city treasurer’s race
Winner will replace Brenda Wood, who is retiring at the end of the year after 23 years in the position.
No ‘chump change:’ Spotsylvania school officials discuss hefty Capital Improvement Plan
Division is anticipating the need to build a new elementary school and high school in the next five years.
Micah Ecumenical Ministries named finalist for million-dollar Opus Prize
Faith-based award from Xavier University of Louisiana recognizes social entrepreneurship, humanitarianism.
Stafford County House of Delegates candidate prevails against attempt to have her removed from ballot
Three Stafford voters petitioned the county’s Circuit Court, arguing she doesn’t actually live in the 64th District.
Downtown street closures planned for Christmas parade
Parking restrictions will be in place from 2-9 p.m. on Dec. 6 for annual event.
On the Agenda, Oct. 27-31
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Party crashers: Courtland seizes control of Battlefield with victory over Caroline
Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Riverbend and Spotsylvania also picked up district victories.
PHOTOS: Courtland edges Caroline in Battlefield District action
Photographer Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines as the Cougars rode defense to a 28-21 victory.
Youngkin: Fredericksburg area no longer a mental health ‘desert’
A crisis center is slated to open in Spotsylvania County in the spring of 2027.
DiBella, Monroe prioritize safety in Berkeley District school board race
Larry DiBella and Amanda Monroe are aiming to replace outgoing board member April Gillespie.
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