Supervisors implored residents to become more civically engaged so they don’t miss future public hearings.
‘This should’ve happened last year:’ King George residents protest already-approved data centers
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Stafford County Planning Commission recommends denial of data center after cemetery concerns
If the historical concerns were addressed, commissioners said, the tract could be a good location for the technology business.
Spotsylvania supervisors set amounts and categories for November bond referendum
The $400.6 million referendum will address various school, public safety, transportation, and solid waste projects.
Food for thought: State lawmakers discuss affordability at legislative breakfast
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Stafford County.
Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards
President Donald Trump is ordering those stricter regulations to be halted and to be replaced with previous standards that were less stringent.
LISTEN: Lack of rain taking toll on Rappahannock River
Water levels on the Rappahannock are at historically low levels for this time of year, prompting concerns.
Trickle-down effect? NAACP voices equity concerns over city’s tiered water billing
The Fredericksburg City Council approved the FY27 budget, real-estate tax rate and water and sewer rates during Tuesday’s meeting.
Proposed Dominion Energy power line still a sore point in Stafford County
Concerns reflected in a county survey and in community meeting with lawmakers.
Gov. Spanberger signs wetlands, PFAS and flooding bills
Many of the bills signed into law expand the state’s existing environmental protections and climate resilience efforts.
Caroline implements water restrictions on residents and businesses
The county is experiencing a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map.
LISTEN: Old Mill Park hosts Earth Day Festival on Saturday
Earth Day in Fredericksburg is Saturday from 11 to 5 at Old Mill Park, with environmental education, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun throughout the day.
Spotsylvania supervisors to discuss eminent domain for data center water project
Berkeley District Supervisor David Goosman requested agenda item on taking a property owner’s land be considered more thoroughly.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Canal cleanup is a good day on the water
PHOTOS: 38th annual Arbor Day celebration
City honors Maggie McCormack and Alma Withers for their dedication to the Fredericksburg community.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
Spotsylvania supervisors oppose transmission line project, collective bargaining for public workers
Board also held a moment of silence for county resident Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, who was killed in action in Kuwait on March 1.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors vote to require SUP for data centers; set advertised tax rate
The 4-3 vote could have potential effects on future developments.
Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
King George Board of Supervisors approves 300-acre data center campus
Supervisors also unanimously approved the Powhatan Road Solar Farm project.
Legislature considers shifting power line costs from residents to data centers
Proposed measures could shift costs away from consumers to the data center industry.
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