Forty-four patients also were transported to area hospitals, including three with critical injuries.
UPDATED: Five dead after bus crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford
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Mount Olive Baptist Church celebrates a debt, centuries-old investment paid off ‘in full’
The church, founded in 1818, was about to pay off its mortgage 18 years early — on its 208th anniversary, no less — after member Edward Parker donated the balance.
Local school closures, changes due to Tuesday’s referendum
Some school divisions closing, others to remain open during redistricting vote.
Put a Stamp on it: Stafford County hires budget director
Jeffrey Stamp previously served as a fiscal manager with the Prince William County Office of Management and Budget.
‘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.
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
PHOTOS: The Venerable monks make their way through Fredericksburg
The Walk for Peace leaves the Fredericksburg area on Friday, as the monks head north through Stafford County en route to Washington, D.C.
Winter storm alerts: Here’s the latest information for the Fredericksburg area
Post has been updated with weather-related closures for Monday.
Margaret Franklin wins special election representing part of Stafford County
The Democratic Prince William County supervisor will serve Virginia’s 23rd House of Delegates district.
Vindman comes out against ‘cruel’ plan for detention center in Stafford
The Democratic congressman noted his own immigrant past in decrying facility.
If ICE wants to build in Stafford, county might be powerless to stop it
Washington Post report: Locality being considered for immigration deportation facility.
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
Tree removal to close Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford County
The road will be closed at Aquia Creek from Wednesday through Dec. 22.
Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line
Dominion’s proposed 70-mile transmission line would go through parts of Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.
Public can comment on new Dominion power line Thursday in Caroline
The Kraken Loop would go through Louisa, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford and Fauquier counties.
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.
Genevieve Yowell
Genevieve "Bea Bea" Iden Yowell, 93, of Stafford County passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Falls Run Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Berryville, Va., on September 17, 1931. Genevieve attended church regularly and enjoyed spending time with her...
Stafford supervisors look toward further scrutiny of data centers
The board scheduled a joint public hearing with the Stafford Planning Commission for Oct. 21.
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