Griffith, the new president at Germanna Community College, discusses the past, present and future of higher education, as well as her island upbringing in the Bahamas.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Tashika Griffith
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PHOTOS: Stafford County honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ for Memorial Day
The event, which honored contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots, featured a restored P-51 Mustang.
Mount Olive Baptist Church celebrates a debt, centuries-old investment paid off ‘in full’
The church, founded in 1818, was about to pay off its mortgage 18 years early — on its 208th anniversary, no less — after member Edward Parker donated the balance.
‘I just want an answer:’ Cancer-stricken Spotsylvania widow battling OPM for survivor benefits
OPM director: influx of federal workers who accepted the Trump administration’s Deferred Resignation Program caused backlog.
Stafford High has recipe for success at county’s Culinary Cup competition
Winning dishes are to be featured on the county’s lunch menus during the 2026-27 school year.
Infant dies in Spotsylvania after allegedly being left in hot vehicle
The child’s mother is facing charges of child endangerment and child abuse. Authorities are asking parents to leave personal items in the backseat as a reminder.
Leave it to the beaver: Stafford supervisors approve Buc-ee’s in Garrisonville
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, supervisors voted 5-2 to approve polarizing project.
Power couple? What Dominion and NextEra Energy’s proposed merger means for Virginia
The companies are proposing a temporary $2.25 billion bill credit for Dominion customers once deal is officially closed.
Spotsylvania schools shift graduation dates of three high schools
Courtland and Massaponax graduation dates and times aren’t impacted by the changes as of press time.
Spotsylvania School Board pushes $237.2 million bond referendum to board of supervisors
Funds would go toward facilities and maintenance, transportation, and technology improvements.
Spanberger vetoes cannabis bill, stalling legal sales again
Democrats say the decision prolongs the state’s unregulated marijuana market five years after legalization of possession.
Police seeking pink-costumed person who allegedly followed children
Police fielded calls of suspicious activity last Thursday near Lafayette Boulevard.
Stafford County students cultivate community impact
Horticulture program supports local food access through a plant donation, community partnership.
COLUMN: Summers of love: Unconditional care from extended ‘family’
A Fredericksburg reader shares his take on military and loved ones.
Marine Corps Historic Half and Semper Fred 5k results
Naphtali Moulton of Lake Forest Park, Washington, is the overall winner. Natalie Daniels of Fredericksburg took home the women’s crown.
On the Agenda, May 18-22
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Marine Corps Historic Half
Thousands of runners strode through Fredericksburg Sunday for the 13.1-mile event.
PHOTOS: Another fine Friday night in Fredericksburg
Trash Rocket rocks Market Square at FAM’s Downtown Sounds concert.
Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain
Vetoes follow what Senate Majority leader Scott Surovell described as a ‘total rewrite’ via proposed amendments.
City announces road closures for this weekend’s Semper Fred 5k and Marine Corps Historic Half
The same roads will be closed Saturday for the Semper Fred 5k and Sunday for the Historic Half.
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