Wednesday’s meeting will include a period for public comment.
City school board to hold special meeting Wednesday to discuss transportation issues
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PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Deuntay Diggs (black coffee at Anita’s Cafe)
Diggs, the current chair of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, opens up about his childhood traumas and how he emerged as an individual who doesn’t fit preconceived molds.
Berkeley District voters to weigh three conflicting candidates in Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors race
Incumbent Kevin Marshall is seeking a third term but faces challenges from Nilofer Garza and David Goosman.
On the Agenda, Aug. 25-29
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Welcome to Fredericksburg, Eli Willits
Over the weekend, FredNats fans got an early look at Willits, 17-year-old phenom and the Washington Nationals’ top overall draft pick.
‘There is a game going on’: Two remaining Bowling Green mobile home park residents befuddled by owner’s latest moves
Sisters Viola Medley and Mildred Tufail had eviction cases dismissed on Monday in Caroline County General District Court.
Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary exits Aquia District race — again
The contest will now be between Maya Guy and Hank Scharpenberg.
RACSB purchases Spotsylvania building to serve as ‘Crisis Receiving Center’
Facility will serve as 24-hour ‘safe space’ for people experiencing psychiatric emergencies, starting in spring 2027.
‘Go to hell’: tempers flare at King George Board of Supervisors meeting
Board approved rezoning application from Dahlgren Innovation Hub, whose developers are offering $12 million in proffers.
‘One pill can kill’ forum focuses on dangers of fentanyl, power of Narcan
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted forum at Salem Fields Church in Spotsylvania County.
Fredericksburg hires Flippen as assistant city manager for utilities and capital projects
In newly-created role, he’ll oversee wastewater treatment plant expansion, construction of new fire station.
Stafford supervisors not quite ‘ready to roll’ on proposed data center regulations
Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to hold a work session next week during which it will further discuss the impact of the facilities.
‘This is dragging on:’ Caroline School Board perplexed by supervisors’ refusal to meet
Supervisors pushed for renovations to Bowling Green Elementary School, then declined school board’s invitation for a joint meeting to discuss the project.
Stafford County detective Wood honored for solving cold murder case
Investigator was among public servants recognized at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual First Responders Awards Breakfast.
Harrison Road to close overnight in Spotsylvania County on Tuesday
The road will close to through traffic between Gordon and Old Plank roads for two evenings for road-widening construction.
Party like it’s 1945: World War II veteran Toye feted for service at HFFI event
The 98-year-old Spotsylvania resident was just 18 when he shipped off to Okinawa in 1944, serving as a quartermaster.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Paul Milde
Paul Milde is a Republican candidate for the House of Delegates 64th District, which includes parts of Stafford County.
On the Agenda, Aug. 18-22
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Forrest Miller
Forrest Miller is the Democratic candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 63, which includes part of Spotsylvania County.
Eric Bach has given a play-by-play of his experience as a gay man in baseball. Now, the voice of the FredNats wants to talk shop.
In many ways, Bach, 27, resembles the players whose exploits he describes: he, too, is looking to get noticed and climb the rungs of professional baseball.
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