A crisis center is slated to open in Spotsylvania County in the spring of 2027.
Youngkin: Fredericksburg area no longer a mental health ‘desert’
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DiBella, Monroe prioritize safety in Berkeley District school board race
Larry DiBella and Amanda Monroe are aiming to replace outgoing board member April Gillespie.
Stafford supervisor, arrested for domestic violence, says she didn’t harm anyone
Monica Gary isn’t seeking re-election to her county post, but she is running for state Senate.
A home run for data center critics? Stafford supervisors adopt 750-foot setback
The move followed a lengthy meeting that began Tuesday evening and ended early Wednesday morning.
‘Most important part of politics’: Pete Buttigieg rallies local Democrats in Fredericksburg
Rep. Eugene Vindman encouraged volunteers before they set out to knock on doors.
Caroline exploring artificial turf fields for county recreation park
Converting five fields at the Milford facility would cost approximately $2.8 million.
On the Agenda, Oct. 20-24
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
No Kings protest draws over 2,000 in Fredericksburg
Large, sign-wielding crowd comes out to protest actions of Trump administration.
PHOTOS: No Kings protest in Fredericksburg
Sights and scenes from the No Kings protest held on Saturday in Fredericksburg.
Model homes? Cason’s Mill project offered as blueprint for regional partnerships in affordable housing
Tricord, Inc. is in the early stages of a Spotsylvania County project that will bring 66 affordable housing units to an area off Courthouse Road.
COLUMN: Let’s use future data center revenue to show some ‘basic’ charity
With a portion of the revenue generated by the technology developments, Fredericksburg could uplift its most vulnerable residents.
November SNAP benefits at risk if federal government shutdown continues
Spotsylvania County officials issued a statement warning residents that, if shutdown continues, they should prepared to conserve food and reach out to food banks.
‘It has not been civil:’ Tensions high in Fredericksburg area ahead of Election Day
A litany of charged complaints — including two lawsuits — have been filed in the region this election cycle.
WATCH: After all these years, GWRideConnect continues to help get us to work and back home
For more than 50 years, GWRideConnect has helped area commuters save money and reduce congestion by linking drivers and riders with carpool, vanpool, and transit options.
Buyer’s remorse? Spotsylvania supervisors throw a change-up on stringent data center setbacks
At least two supervisors now say that 1,000-foot setbacks for the industry are too strict.
It’s an incumbent versus a school employee for Falmouth School Board slot
Sarah Breedin Chase, who was first elected in 2017, faces challenger Fawn Chergosky.
On the Agenda, Oct. 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
As Congress fails to produce results, Food Bank holds pop-up for furloughed federal workers
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Fredericksburg) handed out food and discussed the federal government shutdown, now entering its 10th day.
Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash over violence, abortion, and taxes in lone Va. governor’s debate
After months of polarized campaigning, the two women faced off at Norfolk State University.
Public hearing on Stafford Buc-ee’s is scheduled for Oct. 29
The hearing would be before the county Planning Commission.
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