Large, sign-wielding crowd comes out to protest actions of Trump administration.
No Kings protest draws over 2,000 in Fredericksburg
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PHOTOS: No Kings protest in Fredericksburg
Sights and scenes from the No Kings protest held on Saturday in Fredericksburg.
Model homes? Cason’s Mill project offered as blueprint for regional partnerships in affordable housing
Tricord, Inc. is in the early stages of a Spotsylvania County project that will bring 66 affordable housing units to an area off Courthouse Road.
Bears spell bad news for Eagles in clash of Commonwealth District unbeatens
Before a capacity home crowd, Riverbend hands Colonial Forge its first loss, 41-27.
PHOTOS: Riverbend runs past Colonial Forge in battle of unbeatens
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines as two Commonwealth District unbeatens met on the gridiron Friday night.
Cavaliers, Cougars take care of business to set up Battlefield showdown
James Monroe, Massaponax and North Stafford also picked up district victories Friday night.
COLUMN: Let’s use future data center revenue to show some ‘basic’ charity
With a portion of the revenue generated by the technology developments, Fredericksburg could uplift its most vulnerable residents.
November SNAP benefits at risk if federal government shutdown continues
Spotsylvania County officials issued a statement warning residents that, if shutdown continues, they should prepared to conserve food and reach out to food banks.
‘It has not been civil:’ Tensions high in Fredericksburg area ahead of Election Day
A litany of charged complaints — including two lawsuits — have been filed in the region this election cycle.
Legislative wish list: Stafford School Board seeks more state funding for education
The board also wants the county to be able to impose a 1-percent sales tax for school construction.
MWHC, UMW pitch medical school as potential cure to region’s physician shortage
Medical school would be first in Northern Virginia and would focus on training community physicians.
Buyer’s remorse? Spotsylvania supervisors throw a change-up on stringent data center setbacks
At least two supervisors now say that 1,000-foot setbacks for the industry are too strict.
Loss of water forces closure of Massaponax High School
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said he’s hopeful the school will reopen Thursday.
Speakers blast Spotsylvania school division for handling of child sex abuse case
At least one victim’s family is preparing to file a lawsuit against the school division for its handling of the case.
City, Fredericksburg Main Street seeking input on downtown street closures
Survey focuses on impact of event street closures on pedestrians and businesses.
It’s an incumbent versus a school employee for Falmouth School Board slot
Sarah Breedin Chase, who was first elected in 2017, faces challenger Fawn Chergosky.
‘It’s nice to be home’: Jenkins showed drive in heeding Chancellor’s hall call
Current Eagle, Super Bowl champion was inducted into the Chancellor High School hall of fame this past weekend.
On the Agenda, Oct. 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Courtland football defeats Spotsylvania
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines for the Cougars’ 21-19 victory on Friday night.
High school football roundup: Cavaliers remain undefeated after defensive struggle with Cyclones
Colonial Forge, North Stafford, Riverbend and James Monroe also picked up district victories.
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