A final decision on tax rates is expected on April 7.
‘Hold the line’: Spotsylvania residents implore supervisors not to raise taxes
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Three Spotsylvania High School seniors killed in crash
Incident took place Friday night in the 5300 block of Lewiston Road.
Fredericksburg, King George to hold No Kings rallies on March 28
A ‘No Gerrymandering’ protest held by the University of Mary Washington College Republicans and the Fredericksburg Area Young Republicans is scheduled on the same day.
City police investigating string of assaults along Canal Path, Heritage Trail
String of assaults featured a male suspect grabbing women’s buttocks before fleeing.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
First Caroline race in a decade encourages residents to be ‘mindful’ of mental and physical health
The Mindful Miles 5k and one-mile race will be held May 2, beginning at 8 a.m.
Stafford supervisors agree to delay vote on county budget, oppose collective-bargaining bills
They now plan to approve a spending plan on April 28.
If you build it? Sunshine Ballpark Foundation pitches new multipurpose field
If built, third playing surface would accommodate everything from cricket to lacrosse.
Common ground?: Spotsylvania supervisors and school board value CTE, but three positions cut from latest budget proposal
School board member Rich Lieberman requested the board of supervisors end categorically funding the school division.
Fredericksburg City Council to advertise five-cent increase in real estate tax rate
A public hearing on the budget is set for 7 p.m. on April 21.
PHOTOS: UVA Cavaliers defeat the Maryland Terrapins 16-6 in Collegiate Clash
Teams faced off in Fredericksburg’s Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
A bad rap: Spotsylvania school division slices FBI background check program from proposed budget
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said it would cost far more than the allotted $100,000 to implement the program for all employees.
Fredericksburg Circuit Court clerk launches VADeed Alert to help prevent deed fraud
Service can alert residents when land documents are recorded in their name or map parcel number.
Bowling Green Town Manager honored as a ‘Public Service Champion’
India Adams-Jacobs was hired as Bowling Green’s town manager in 2024 after serving in the same role in Colonial Beach.
Collegiate Clash returns to Virginia Credit Union Stadium Tuesday
First pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. as Virginia and Maryland square off in Fredericksburg for the second straight year.
On the Agenda, March 23-27
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
D.A.R.E. basketball fundraiser brings Stafford County residents together for good cause
Thirteen county sheriff’s deputies and 14 educators competed against each other.
Bates’ heroics sends UMW to the national championship game for the first time in school history
Junior guard drains game-winning 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining to propel the Eagles to a 64-61 victory over No. 1 ranked Trinity (Connecticut) Saturday night.
After one year, VA officials insist Fredericksburg facility going according to plan; federal officials not convinced
The VA outpatient clinic in Spotsylvania celebrated its one-year anniversary with a resource fair for veterans Friday afternoon.
Chi-Town down: Supporting cast boosts UMW to first Final Four in school history
Eagles will take on Trinity (Connecticut) in the NCAA Division III men’s basketball semifinals at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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