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Lawsuit filed against removal of slave auction block downtown
Two businesses near the slave auction block say its removal would impact them
Town Talk: Gary Snellings
AUDIO: Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Snellings talks about the vote to make the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. Discussion on 2019 in Stafford.
Stafford 2nd Amendment: Board of Supervisors comments
VIDEO: The vote in Stafford was unanimous. The Board of Supervisors voted to make the county a 2nd Amendment sanctuary. Here are the comments board members made before their vote:
Stafford 2nd Amendment: Citizen comment
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors voted unanimously to become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary. Thousands gathered outside. The board heard from over 60 people. Here’s what some of the citizen speakers said:
Virginia State Parks accepting applicants for AmeriCorps volunteers
39 volunteers needed for Virginia parks from January thru September
Spanberger says she will vote to impeach President Trump
The 7th District Congresswoman says she has a heavy heart about casting an impeachment vote
Appeal filed against moving the slave auction block in downtown Fredericksburg
Petitioners allege that they will lose business income from what they predict will be a decline in foot traffic and a decline in tourist visits to the corner of Charles and William Streets
Spotsy employees cannot be on Board of Supervisors. Marshall grandfathered
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisors voted to ban county employees from serving on the board.
Spotsy solidly behind Second Amendment sanctuary status
VIDEO: Vote by Board of Supervisors is unanimous
Big crowd in Spotsy in favor of Second Amendment sanctuary status
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger Harris among those who speak to Board of Supervisors
Virginia Department of Health warns of fake vital records websites
Scam sites are charging Virginians a fee for application forms
Proper disposal of leaves will keep your storm drains clear
As you rake, don’t forget your storm drains
Gerlach announces run for at-large seat on Fredericksburg City Council
Jon Gerlach joins the race for a seat on City Council in the May elections
Kaine on raising the tobacco age and vaping
VIDEO: Virginia Senator Tim Kaine talks about a bill he’s co-sponsoring to raise the tobacco age from 18-21. Senator Kaine also talks about his concerns over vaping.
Ordinance change coming in Spotsy to ban business signs in right of way at all times
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisors are hoping to improve how the county looks. Supervisors have agreed to join the city, Stafford and Caroline and ban business signs in the right of way. Currently in Spotsylvania, they’re allowed Friday to Monday. Supervisors still must approve changes to the ordinance.
Speaker Howell honored by Virginia Association of Counties
Virginia Association of Counties honors former Speaker Bill Howell with “The Jefferson Cup.”
Right after election win, Delegate Orrock is out picking up campaign signs
VIDEO: The morning after the election, Caroline Delegate Bobby Orrock was going around the 54th District picking up his campaign signs.
Election ’19: Josh Cole & Bryce Reeves
VIDEO: Election night conversations with Delegate-elect Josh Cole and Senator Reeves after victory had been declared in downtown Fredericksburg.
Josh Cole going to Richmond. Frazier makes history in Spotsy
Josh Cole is in, beat Paul Milde. Reeves, Orrock, Stuart and Mark Cole win. Deborah Frazier is the first African American elected to the Spotsy Board. Jack Cavalier loses by 18 votes in Stafford.
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