The Democrat also spoke about situations in Venezuela and Greenland.
Fusing school and tools: Kaine talks welding, CTE in Spotsylvania County
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Stafford supervisors reconsider leasing county land to Patawomeck Tribe
The board also agreed to give incentive grants to LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden, which are slated to come to the county.
‘Everything ain’t going to be all right:’ Spotsylvania NAACP calls for action on MLK Day
Spotsylvania NAACP President Moe Petway sounds the alarm about national and local issues during breakfast honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
On the Agenda, Jan. 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘The honor of my life’: Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor
In remarks, former congresswoman extolled the virtues of bipartisanship and pledged to lower energy costs.
‘This doesn’t feel very collaborative:’ Caroline Board of Supervisors planning takeover of school construction projects
School board doesn’t want to relinquish control, but county attorney says supervisors are well within their rights.
Stafford County schedules public listening session on Dominion’s Kraken
The meeting will be Jan. 29 at Brooke Point High School.
Dels. Stacey Carroll and Nicole Cole take office as part of Democratic majority in state government
Area lawmakers are part of a Democratic majority in the Virginia General Assembly.
Spotsylvania supervisors reversing course on data centers; Frazier perturbed by vice chair vote
Board voted 6-0 to suggest the planning commission recommends reverting data center design standards to guidelines and require a special use permit for projects on land zoned Industrial.
Margaret Franklin wins special election representing part of Stafford County
The Democratic Prince William County supervisor will serve Virginia’s 23rd House of Delegates district.
Hulo, Voit campaigning for role as Caroline treasurer in special election
Zachary Hulo and Priscilla Voit are competing in a special election on Feb. 3.
On the Agenda, Jan. 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Stafford sees first Black Board of Supervisors majority in county history
Deuntay Diggs was also elected chairman for a second straight year.
Vindman comes out against ‘cruel’ plan for detention center in Stafford
The Democratic congressman noted his own immigrant past in decrying facility.
King George Board of Supervisors votes Sullins chair; amends bylaws to give every district a chance
The board voted 2025 Chair William Davis as vice chair.
New members of Fredericksburg City Council take oaths of office
Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye named vice mayor.
On the Agenda, Jan. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Joey LoMonaco
Managing editor Joey LoMonaco’s top pieces include a serial podcast, Afghan liaisons and life after a life-altering injury.
If ICE wants to build in Stafford, county might be powerless to stop it
Washington Post report: Locality being considered for immigration deportation facility.
My Top 5 stories of 2025: Jonathan Hunley
My top five stories of 2025 talk about everything from DOGE to SNL, and first responders to agriculture and higher education.
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