Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
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A battle in the Battlefield: Spotsylvania School Board candidates offer diverse viewpoints
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
Developer pitches Mary Washington Hospital re-use as just what the doctor ordered
Residents, however, diagnose potential parking, traffic issues associated with proposed 242-unit development.
On the Agenda, Sept. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
High school football roundup: Eagles continue strong start with rout of Patriot
In other marquee area matchups, Spotsylvania defeated Massaponax and Louisa shut out Courtland.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge football defeats Patriot
Scenes from the Eagles’ 32-7 victory over Patriot on Friday night.
In Spotsylvania, Battlefield board of supervisors candidates find common ground
Baron Braswell and Chris Yakabouski are competing for the opportunity to serve the Battlefield District on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors. But while they’re technically opponents for the second straight election cycle, they find themselves agreeing on...
Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers
Planned rate hike would add $10.51 per month to residential customers’ bills starting in 2027.
Staying in the race: Gantt, Finn request that city becomes a ‘designated locality’
The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
City school board rep Boyd steps down, board to appoint interim replacement
Boyd, who has served as Ward 3 rep since 2016, is no longer living in the city.
A battle in the Battlefield: Spotsylvania School Board candidates offer diverse viewpoints
Three candidates are vying to replace Nicole Cole, who is running for the 66th District House of Delegates seat.
Cole, Steinway to square off at UMW debate next month
Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) is being challenged by Sean Steinway (R).
Developer pitches Mary Washington Hospital re-use as just what the doctor ordered
Residents, however, diagnose potential parking, traffic issues associated with proposed 242-unit development.
On the Agenda, Sept. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
High school football roundup: Eagles continue strong start with rout of Patriot
In other marquee area matchups, Spotsylvania defeated Massaponax and Louisa shut out Courtland.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge football defeats Patriot
Scenes from the Eagles’ 32-7 victory over Patriot on Friday night.
Candidate questionnaire: Joshua Cole
Joshua Cole is a Democrat running for re-election in House of Delegates District 65, which includes Fredericksburg and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.
2025 Voter Guide: King George County
Early voting begins Sept. 19. Election Day is Nov. 4.
Warner, Dems bemoan Fredericksburg VA staffing after Trump administration ‘denigrates’ workforce
Rep. Eugene Vindman said he’s tried to talk to the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs about the matter — to no avail.
Candidate questionnaire: Bobby Orrock
Orrock is a Republican running for re-election in the House of Delegates 66th district, which includes parts of Spotsylvania and Caroline counties.
Data center gets endorsements — from both a neighbor and Stafford Planning Commission
Now, the proposed project goes before the Board of Supervisors.
On the Agenda, Sept. 1-5
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Happy homecoming: Spotsylvania’s Lunsford enjoys successful debut in return to alma mater
Courtland, James Monroe, Riverbend, Caroline, Colonial Forge, Mountain View and Brooke Point also pick up victories in week one.
PHOTOS: Scenes from opening night of the high school football season
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines as Courtland hosted Massaponax on Friday night.
Staying in the race: Gantt, Finn request that city becomes a ‘designated locality’
The designation would allow the city council candidates to participate in the upcoming election without putting their federal jobs in jeopardy.
City school board rep Boyd steps down, board to appoint interim replacement
Boyd, who has served as Ward 3 rep since 2016, is no longer living in the city.
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WATCH: Go for Bo preview in Stafford
Stafford runs with purpose this Saturday at Go for Bo, supporting life-changing outreach around the world.
PHOTOS: Hunger Action Day in the Fredericksburg area–Rappahannock Education Farm
On Hunger Action Day, the Rappahannock Education Farm honored its mission by surpassing 9,000 pounds of fresh produce donated in 2025 to local agencies fighting food insecurity across the Fredericksburg area.
PHOTOS: National Hunger Action Day in Fredericksburg–The Table
On Hunger Action Day, St. George’s “The Table” spotlighted efforts to serve neighbors with compassion and dignity.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday
Governor orders U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on September 9th, in honor of former Delegate John Alfred Cox for his service to the 55th District.
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