Meteorologist Sean Sublette breaks down the forecast, timeline and potential implications across the Fredericksburg region.
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A year after Sweet 16 run, UMW hoops keeps the momentum going
Eagles are 15-1 and ranked No. 6 in the latest D3hoops.com top 25.
Fusing school and tools: Kaine talks welding, CTE in Spotsylvania County
The Democrat also spoke about situations in Venezuela and Greenland.
Spotsylvania school system strives to ‘educate the whole child’ with budget proposal
The school division’s proposed budget calls for a $55.4 million increase from fiscal year 2026.
Stafford supervisors reconsider leasing county land to Patawomeck Tribe
The board also agreed to give incentive grants to LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden, which are slated to come to the county.
Stafford schools Superintendent Daniel Smith appointed to military-children state council
Selection reinforces the county’s commitment to military students and families, the division said.
‘Everything ain’t going to be all right:’ Spotsylvania NAACP calls for action on MLK Day
Spotsylvania NAACP President Moe Petway sounds the alarm about national and local issues during breakfast honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
PHOTOS: Celebrating MLK Day with walk across memorial bridge
Community members celebrated late Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a walk across his namesake bridge Monday afternoon.
On the Agenda, Jan. 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘The honor of my life’: Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor
In remarks, former congresswoman extolled the virtues of bipartisanship and pledged to lower energy costs.
‘This doesn’t feel very collaborative:’ Caroline Board of Supervisors planning takeover of school construction projects
School board doesn’t want to relinquish control, but county attorney says supervisors are well within their rights.
Stafford County schedules public listening session on Dominion’s Kraken
The meeting will be Jan. 29 at Brooke Point High School.
Ruther Glen man convicted for role in Olde Greenwich shooting; four others plead guilty
Logan Soulier, 18, was convicted of 24 counts, including two second-degree murder charges.
Dels. Stacey Carroll and Nicole Cole take office as part of Democratic majority in state government
Area lawmakers are part of a Democratic majority in the Virginia General Assembly.
Spotsylvania supervisors reversing course on data centers; Frazier perturbed by vice chair vote
Board voted 6-0 to suggest the planning commission recommends reverting data center design standards to guidelines and require a special use permit for projects on land zoned Industrial.
Elizabeth Warner of Griffis-Widewater elected to chair Stafford School Board
The Falmouth District’s Sarah Chase will serve as vice chairwoman.
Margaret Franklin wins special election representing part of Stafford County
The Democratic Prince William County supervisor will serve Virginia’s 23rd House of Delegates district.
Spotsylvania School Board authorizes Mitchell’s work outside the division
Board also re-elected Megan Jackson as chair and Belen Rodas as vice chair.
Hulo, Voit campaigning for role as Caroline treasurer in special election
Zachary Hulo and Priscilla Voit are competing in a special election on Feb. 3.
On the Agenda, Jan. 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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