Stafford supervisors raise meals tax to fund raises for school employees
The board also voted, 6-1, to have the county Planning Commission examine data center regulations.
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Fredericksburg area is no wonderland for working families, according to latest ALICE report
Percentage of ‘asset limited’ households in the Fredericksburg area range from 22% in King George to 31% in Fredericksburg.
Brittany Flowers has heard foster care horror stories. Now she works to make fairy-tale endings.
Foster parenting is a family endeavor for Flowers, a family systems coordinator with nonprofit UMFS Fredericksburg.
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Stacey Carroll enters race against Paul Milde for Virginia’s 64th House District
Democrat is a foster mother, member of National Guard and community advocate.
Community Connections Expo returns to offer essential services to those in need
Event offering haircuts, health screenings, clothing distribution and access to food will be held March 18.
Rolling up their sleeves: Stafford officials continue work on budget
How much local funding will go to education and whether the real-estate tax rate will increase is unclear.
VDOT: Railroad maintenance to close Paige Road in Caroline County
It will be shut down to through traffic at the railroad crossing between the Mattaponi River bridge and Roy Brooks Lane.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Brace for a windy and warm weekend, ending with storms.
MWHC, RAHD release draft of 2025 Community Health Assessment
Affordable housing, behavioral health and access to providers are among the top issues affecting health across the Fredericksburg area.
‘Business as usual’ as JM girls attempt to complete perfect season
Jackets aiming for the program’s first girls basketball state championship as they take on Lord Botetourt in the Class 3 state championship game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Spotsylvania finance staff provides ‘depressing’ forecast of potential federal cuts
Board of supervisors voted 5-2 to approve County Administrator Ed Petrovich’s proposed budget and real estate tax rate.
Summit attempts to get to ‘root cause’ of teen violence in the Fredericksburg area
Event took place six days after a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County left three teenagers dead and three others wounded.
Mitchell to Spotsylvania parents: ‘Hold yourself accountable’ after gun incidents
Superintendent addressed last week’s gun discharge at Lee Hill Elementary School and a shooting involving current and former Spotsylvania students that happened the following day.
In Year 2, Fredericksburg Film Festival aims to project ‘that local filmmaker vibe’
Festival, which runs April 16-20, includes screening of more than 40 films along with panels, mixers and workshops.
King George Planning Commission defers action on 356-acre data center project
Project is expected to generate nearly $19 million in annual tax revenue and more than $560 million over 30 years.
Vindman introduces bill to require cellphone-free classrooms
The issue is a bipartisan one, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order last year calling for phone-free education in Virginia.
Arena lights to Friday nights: Dawes brings pro experience to Chancellor
Former Culpeper standout inherits a Chargers program that has won just five games in the past three seasons.
Caroline School Board presents $2.2 million budget shortfall to supervisors
In other business, the supervisors voted to enter a Rural Transportation Advisory Committee with King George County.
Cinderella Eagles look to continue improbable run in Sweet 16
UMW will face No. 8 Emory (Ga.) University Friday at 4:45 p.m. at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
City manager’s recommended budget includes 3-cent real estate tax increase
Budget calls for a general fund balance of $136.75 million, a 6.9% increase from the adopted FY 2025 budget.
Lawyer: Data center campus better for south Stafford than more houses
The Blaisdell project would put about 1.5 million square feet of buildings on 181 acres south of U.S. 17, north of the Rappahannock River and east of Interstate 95.
Ranalli, other fired workers park themselves in front of Capitol to promote legislation
The Protect Our Probationary Employees Act would guarantee that federal employees who are separated from service will not have to restart their probationary period if reinstated.
‘A whole mess’: Jackson navigates Spotsylvania School Board meeting without a quorum
Vice Chair Belen Rodas rushed to meeting from airport to give the board the required four present members.
Right lane of Falmouth Bridge to reopen Friday following emergency repairs
The $1.1 million work was result of a recent inspection that found rapid deterioration among structural steel elements supporting the bridge.
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Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 23
One restaurant opens on Lafayette Boulevard, one closes in Cosner’s Corner.
Beck’s Antiques pivots to a new business model
A downtown Fredericksburg staple for 40 years, Beck’s Antiques & Books has moved to the cloud.
Walmart reigns as regional grocery leader
Walmart captured about 20.1 percent of the Fredericksburg-area grocery market, while Giant placed second with 15.1 percent.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 1: Joel Griffin
Joel Griffin is the featured guest of the first edition of Biz Beat Banter. He speaks about his upbringing, career, public service and philanthropy.
Biz Beat Clips: Whittingham turns 30
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, Bob Whittingham talks about his store’s 30th anniversary.
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PHOTOS: Determination–Potting 3,000 tree seedlings
Tree Fredericksbug came out in force at Old Mill Park to prepare the seedlings.
LISTEN: Colonial Faire @ Kenmore on Saturday
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview Colonial Faire at Historic Kenmore–Saturday 10-4.
WATCH: Day of Service on Friday for some JM students
The annual event honors and remembers Ceili Leahy who found ways to volunteer and also get others involved.
WATCH: The hardest working goats in the region!
The City is using goats to clear invasive species and perform landscaping on the hillside at Old Mill Park.
LISTEN: CRRL-Con is back!
Sarah Smethurst and Craig Graziano with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library preview the 11th annual CRRL-Con on April 12, 12-4 at the Howell branch library.
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