A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
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It’s Catell and Evans in race for Falmouth District supervisor
No matter who wins, voters will pick a new supervisor, as incumbent Meg Bohmke isn’t seeking re-election.
On the Agenda, Sept. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday
Governor orders U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on September 11 to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Staying in the race: Gantt, Finn request that city becomes a ‘designated locality’
The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
A battle in the Battlefield: Spotsylvania School Board candidates offer diverse viewpoints
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday
Governor orders U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on September 9th, in honor of former Delegate John Alfred Cox for his service to the 55th District.
LISTEN: From awareness to action–Hunger Action Day event planned on Tuesday in Fredericksburg
Hunger Action Day on September 9 brings together regional leaders and nonprofits at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for a public event aimed at turning awareness into action against food insecurity.
In Spotsylvania, Battlefield board of supervisors candidates find common ground
Baron Braswell and Chris Yakabouski are competing for the opportunity to serve the Battlefield District on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors. But while they’re technically opponents for the second straight election cycle, they find themselves agreeing on...
Candidate questionnaire: Joshua Cole
Joshua Cole is a Democrat running for re-election in House of Delegates District 65, which includes Fredericksburg and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.
2025 Voter Guide: King George County
Early voting begins Sept. 19. Election Day is Nov. 4.
LISTEN: From Caroline street to global stage: Book signing for Ambassador Bridgewater this Sunday downtown
Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater signs her memoir Bridging Troubled Waters this Sunday at 1 p.m. at Fredericksburg Visitor Center.
Warner, Dems bemoan Fredericksburg VA staffing after Trump administration ‘denigrates’ workforce
Rep. Eugene Vindman said he’s tried to talk to the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs about the matter — to no avail.
Candidate questionnaire: Bobby Orrock
Orrock is a Republican running for re-election in the House of Delegates 66th district, which includes parts of Spotsylvania and Caroline counties.
Data center gets endorsements — from both a neighbor and Stafford Planning Commission
Now, the proposed project goes before the Board of Supervisors.
‘Ugliest piece of legislation’: Warner hopeful GOP colleagues rethink parts of Trump bill
U.S. senator says Republicans sold their souls to the president.
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