The board’s vote was necessary because their October decision on rules didn’t address projects already underway or approved.
Stafford supervisors grandfather five data center projects that predate new regulations
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Spotsylvania Sheriff Harris retiring after term expires
Harris endorsed Lt. Col. Delbert Myrick as the county’s next sheriff.
‘The needs are extreme:’ Local school officials plead with legislators for help with mental-health crisis
School funding and workforce development were other major topics discussed during the Region III legislative breakfast.
Here’s how Fredericksburg-area lawmakers voted on ending the government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine voted for the deal to reopen, while Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Eugene Vindman voted against it.
A handful of Fredericksburg-area leaders to serve on Spanberger’s transition team
The Democrat will be the 75th governor of Virginia.
Daniels aims to trade Spotsylvania School Board for U.S. Senate
The School Board member plans to challenge U.S. Sen. Mark Warner for the Democratic nomination in next year’s race.
With all votes counted, Yakabouski wins Battlefield District Board of Supervisors race by 16 votes
Challenger Baron Braswell says he’ll petition for a recount to ensure the tally is correct.
Kaine breaks with Democrats to back deal ending shutdown, securing protections for federal workers
He joins bipartisan coalition in voting to reopen the government but is criticized for backing down without securing ACA credits.
PHOTOS: Win, or lose, Delegate Orrock continues a campaign tradition
Delegate Bobby Orrock was out early taking down his campaign signs.
Braswell ‘cautiously optimistic’ late votes could swing Battlefield District supervisor race
After Tuesday night, Chris Yakabouski led Baron Braswell by just 24 votes with 102 ballots outstanding.
Democrats assume majority on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Wins by Maya Guy and Kecia Evans help carry the party in a county formerly controlled by Republicans.
‘I am elated:’ Nicole Cole defeats 35-year incumbent Orrock in race for House District 66
Democrats Joshua Cole and Stacey Carroll also pick up victories to represent the Fredericksburg area in the House of Delegates.
PHOTOS: Scenes from election night in Stafford County
Candidates in region revel in sweep of victories.
Crump makes history as Fredericksburg elects first female majority to city council
In the city’s lone contested school board race, Annie Langdon won election in Ward 3.
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch
Spanberger defeats Earle-Sears for governor as Hashmi and Jones win down-ballot contests, capping a year shaped by federal layoffs, reproductive rights and political scandal.
Across Fredericksburg area, younger voters make their voices heard
Many who cut electoral teeth in 2024 presidential election returned to the polls with renewed vigor on Tuesday.
Two Stafford School Board seats will see new occupants regardless of election outcome
The incumbents in the Aquia and Hartwood districts didn’t seek re-election.
COLUMN: The duality of the house of Bannister
Amid an unusually nasty election cycle, a sign of civility emerges. Two signs, actually.
In Stafford’s Hartwood supervisor race, it’s two longtime residents and an Air Force veteran
Incumbent Republican Darrell English has two independent challengers: Kelly Robertson and Marcus Oats.
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