Daisy Solar failed to obtain an easement for the property, a step that supervisors requested following June public hearing.
Lacking easement, outlook for King George solar project dims
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Monica Gary announces candidacy for Virginia Senate District 27 as a Democrat
Her announcement follows several months of uncertainty about her political future.
COLUMN: Candidate forums help all of us gain a vote of confidence at the ballot box
The Free Press held a series of local candidate forums this fall; it’s just the beginning of our efforts to elevate the civic conversation.
On the Agenda, Oct. 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Cole, Steinway offer contrasting stances, styles at UMW debate
The incumbent Democrat called out his Republican challenger for dancing around questions.
Free Press candidate questionnaire: Phillip Scott
Republican Phillip Scott is the incumbent representing Virginia’s 63rd District, which includes parts of Spotsylvania and Orange Counties.
Residents share feedback at public hearing on Dixon Connector Trail
The meeting, hosted by VDOT, focused on the engineered aspects of the project, which will connect Dixon Park and Caroline Street.
King’s attorney: ‘So what’ if Spotsylvania School Board candidate moved to district to seek election
Lawyer says King has rented a bedroom in a friend’s home in the Battlefield District since January.
On the Agenda, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Metts, Palivoda vie for King George Board of Supervisors seat
The James Monroe District features the only contested election in county this November.
REC’s CEO: One data center requires as much power as entire current customer base
John Hewa made the comments Tuesday during joint meeting between the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and the planning commission.
WATCH: Sen. Kaine urges president and Congress to negotiate federal spending
Kaine urged bipartisan budget talks, saying Virginians expect cooperation on federal spending.
Stafford County supervisors: Attracting data centers isn’t all about money
But data center watchdog group members don’t believe that argument.
Candidate questionnaire: Nicole Cole
Nicole Cole is a Democrat running in the Virginia House of Delegates 66th District.
Public comment invited on Dixon Connector trail project in Fredericksburg
Work on projects in Spotsylvania and Caroline counties also will affect traffic this week.
Stafford voters sue to kick House candidate Carroll off ballot over residency dispute
Petition contends that candidate lives at a longtime home in House District 23 while claiming a different address in House District 64 to qualify for the race.
Three-way race will decide school board member in Stafford’s Garrisonville District
Issues in the contest include school funding and how to educate diverse groups of students.
On the Agenda, Sept. 22-25
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Spotsylvania officials encouraged by promising economic outlook
County achieved a AAA bond rating for the third straight year; visitor spending increased by 2.9%.
Money in, money out: Stafford supervisors approve social services bonus, towing fee hike
The board voted unanimously in favor of the financial matters.
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