Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to hold a work session next week during which it will further discuss the impact of the facilities.
Stafford supervisors not quite ‘ready to roll’ on proposed data center regulations
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Spotsylvania supervisors set development standards for data centers
While no special-use permit will be required for data centers, buildings must be 1,000 feet from any residential property line, schools, churches, hospital or park.
Centennial Broadcasting to acquire WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM in Fredericksburg
The transaction, which will add the operations of WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing station cluster, is expected to close later this year.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of 2.2 million square foot data center campus
Hunters Ridge South will be located at the southern end of Cosner Drive if approved by the board of supervisors.
Stafford schools launches Business and IT Center at Colonial Forge
The new specialty center aims to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, analysts and cybersecurity experts.
FRA president Roberts to retire in April
Longtime Fredericksburg-area business leader who helped lay the groundwork for the data center boom now in the region announced his retirement Wednesday.
Tax-free weekend returns: Save on school supplies, emergency gear, and energy-efficient products
Here’s a list of all the items that fall under the sales tax holiday.
Amazon pulls Louisa County data center proposal after strong resistance
Members of the Louisa community railed against a now-halted fourth proposed data center but concerns remain over the three to come
Caroline Planning Commission recommends denial of Ladysmith Data Hub after residents speak out
The board of supervisors will decide the fate of Ladysmith Data Hub after the 4-2 vote.
WATCH: Antoine Carey: mentorship, healing and haircuts
Antoine Carey of Fredericksburg is using the barbershop as a vehicle for change.
LISTEN: Get ready for the end of Windows 10 support this fall
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg in Fredericksburg says now is the time to start looking for a new computer.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county.
King George supervisors vote down solar and livestock operation
Board voted to deny Open Road Renewables and Gibson Solar project, which would’ve been constructed on 48 parcels totaling 890 acres.
Paw & Order: Canine Rehab Unit ‘makes animals feel better’
Fredericksburg-based veterinary rehab clinic offers array of canine care as alternative to surgery.
Fredericksburg home sale sets new mark
The house at 307 Amelia St. in downtown Fredericksburg has sold for $3.75 million, the highest on record for the City.
Long needled by zoning restrictions, tattooers hope to see city ink new ordinance
During a work session, councilors signaled an openness to removing 500-foot buffer between tattoo shops and residences.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Diamond Baseball Holdings to purchase Fredericksburg Nationals from Silber family
Seth Silber will remain team president, minority owner following sale.
Making a splash: Ahead of schedule, Kalahari welcomes a beaming Youngkin
Governor held a celebratory beam signing ceremony Wednesday at the construction site, commemorating brisk progress on the $900 million project.
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