PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with UMW men’s basketball coach Marcus Kahn
Kahn discusses the team’s success, how he ended up coaching at UMW and his first trip to the D-III title game as a coach more than a decade ago.
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City police investigating string of assaults along Canal Path, Heritage Trail
String of assaults featured a male suspect grabbing women’s buttocks before fleeing.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
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UMW alumna receives Fulbright award to teach in Northern Ireland
She will teach and develop a professional writing archive at Queen’s University in Belfast.
FCPS Superintendent Catlett named Region III Superintendent of the Year
Catlett will now compete with other division winners for the 2027 Virginia Superintendent of the Year Award.
King George Board of Supervisors approves 300-acre data center campus
Supervisors also unanimously approved the Powhatan Road Solar Farm project.
Legislature considers shifting power line costs from residents to data centers
Proposed measures could shift costs away from consumers to the data center industry.
‘You feel like you’re really making a difference:’ Organizers preparing for 41st Annual Benefit Oyster Roast
Annual event will benefit a Fauquier County single mother raising a daughter with cerebral palsy.
‘Kids took a stand and it was peaceful:’ Spotsylvania superintendent stands by division’s handling of student-led ICE protests
Clint Mitchell said a policy on handling protests will be developed and put in place for the 2026-27 school year.
Stafford County Administrator’s proposed budget would increase real-estate tax rate by 6 cents
The levy would go from $0.9236 per $100 of assessed value to $0.985.
Virginia General Assembly advances cannabis retail framework
If legislation is signed into law, retail sales of cannabis could begin as early as November.
Three Fredericksburg-area organizations awarded grants to reduce homelessness
The funding will go to Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Loisann’s Hope House and Empowerhouse.
Battlefield District officials in Spotsylvania hosting town hall
Event will be held at Courtland Elementary School on March 19 at 7 p.m.
Spotsylvania supervisors oppose transmission line project, collective bargaining for public workers
Board also held a moment of silence for county resident Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, who was killed in action in Kuwait on March 1.
‘Alleviating regional congestion’: Rep. Eugene Vindman presents federal grants to Stafford, Spotsylvania
The money for transportation projects was in the appropriations bill President Donald Trump recently signed into law.
UPDATED: Expect full stops overnight on U.S. 1 near Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg
Starting late Thursday, all traffic will be stopped up to 15 minutes at a time to remove signs at the intersection of Princess Anne Street and Hanson Avenue.
Lovings’ ‘quiet determination’ honored as Caroline Courthouse added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The couple and their descendants were feted during a ceremony Saturday at the historic Caroline Courthouse building, followed by a reception at the Bowling Green Town Hall.
On the Agenda, Feb. 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
A Goode choice: James Monroe selects former King George assistant as new head coach
Fredericksburg Christian School alum most recently served as the defensive coordinator at Spotsylvania High School.
What congressional redistricting might mean for Fredericksburg-area residents
Much of the area would move from the 7th to the 1st congressional district.
UPDATED: Jeremiah Community receives $2.9 Million in federal assistance
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured other funding, as did Rep. Eugene Vindman.
Walk out: Spotsylvania County students leave class to protest ICE
Students left class to peacefully protest immigration enforcement actions.
Struggling to keep pace with neighboring salary scales, Caroline schools request additional $3.8M
The request of a 5.8% budget increase leaves the school division seeking an additional $1.8 million in local funds.
UPDATED: Rep. Eugene Vindman announces re-election campaign — but in 1st Congressional District
The Democrat now serves the 7th District, but that could change if political boundaries are redrawn.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: Rocky Mountain Resuscitation
This week we visit Rocky Mountain Resuscitation, a Spotsylvania County-based, veteran-owned company that offers training for emergency medical responders.
Biz Beat Roundup: Regional housing prices dip slightly
Also inside: Popular retailer opens in Central Park, local company recognized as one of nation’s best, look revealed for downtown Kilwins ice cream shop.
Biz Beat Banter: Heidi Bass
This week Bill sits down with Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg owner Heidi Bass to talk about driving the streets of Fredericksburg in a large bus while giving a tour, and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Casey’s becomes Cheeky’s
This week, we take you to Cheeky’s, a cocktail bar in downtown Fredericksburg, and learn more about the owner’s decision to re-brand from Casey’s and make some additional changes to the establishment.
Biz Beat Roundup: Drive-through shop could kick off Fredericksburg project
Also inside: Third-highest home sale recorded in Fredericksburg, Scottish boutique opens downtown, Germanna selects finalists to be next president
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WATCH: Join Micah’s Coldest Night walk — Still time for teams to form
We’re just a week away from the annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia basketball
Local Special Olympics Virginia Area 11 athletes will be competing this weekend at the state basketball championships in Henrico.
See a pothole? VDOT wants to know
VDOT is urging Virginians to report potholes as crews work to repair winter road damage across the state.
LISTEN: Cultural Quilt series launches with focus on immigration
John Hennessy is kicking off Fredericksburg’s new Cultural Quilt lecture series — a free program that dives into the city’s sister cities and the powerful role different cultures have played in shaping both the community and the country.
WATCH: Hammers about to swing as Habitat launches new projects in Ladysmith
As the snow melts and warmer weather slowly returns, momentum is building at Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity.
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