“Rise Above – Unsung Heroes of WWII Skies” brings the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots to life.
LISTEN: “Rise Above” brings WWII aviation history to Stafford
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WATCH: America’s story through art on display at Belmont
As the nation prepares for America 250, a new exhibition at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont is giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how history was brought to life on canvas.
On the Agenda, May 18-22
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Stafford schools celebrate more than 700 honorees for career milestones
County’s school division recognized faculty at the Years of Service ceremony for milestones ranging from five to 60 years.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: Mother of baby left in park found
Both are safe and healthy, and no charges will be filed in the incident.
Stafford County authorities seek public’s help after abandoned baby is found
The infant is safe and receiving medical care.
Stafford County schools honors 2025-2026 Employees of the Year
Award recipients were feted at the annual Gold Star Gala.
On the Agenda, May 11-15
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Proposed Dominion Energy power line still a sore point in Stafford County
Concerns reflected in a county survey and in community meeting with lawmakers.
Amazon donates $560,000 to help with classroom instruction and food access in Stafford
Two automated community food kiosks will be installed in school locations across the county.
On the Agenda, May 4-8
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Plant sale in Stafford grows more than just flowers
Spring is in full bloom—and so is a good cause.
Stafford County School Board approves budget that includes funds to open schools, increase starting teacher pay
The board had to make some cuts to a preliminary spending plan, defer other spending until state budget is complete.
UPDATED: Stafford County supervisors agree to raise tax rate by more than 4 cents
The $0.9675 levy, though, marks a decrease from the county administrator’s proposal of 98.5 cents.
Stafford Planning Commission considering new rules after data center hearing canceled
The commission also deferred discussion on another data center and recommended approval of an electric substation for a third.
COLUMN: For Stafford’s Baker family, a good deed is its own reward
Couple’s recent donation to the Stafford County Animal Shelter honors their late daughter, Amy.
On the Agenda, April 27-May 1
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
LISTEN: Search for colonial clues resumes at Ferry Farm
Archaeologists are back in the dirt at Ferry Farm, where the summer excavation of a colonial-era kitchen resumes today at George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
PHOTOS: New season of discovery at Ferry Farm
Summer archaeology resumes at Ferry Farm in Stafford this morning.
I-95 ramp to close overnight at Exit 126 in Spotsylvania County this week
CSX will also close Mt. Hope Church Road overnight on Monday for rail crossing maintenance.
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