The Walk for Peace leaves the Fredericksburg area on Friday, as the monks head north through Stafford County en route to Washington, D.C.
PHOTOS: The Venerable monks make their way through Fredericksburg
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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.
Stafford County’s newest high school will be called ‘Hartwood’
The division’s newest high school will welcome students in the fall of 2026.
Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary exits Aquia District race — again
The contest will now be between Maya Guy and Hank Scharpenberg.
Still buffering? Stafford planning commission recommends increasing space between data centers, residences
The county’s Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss the matter Aug. 19.
Stafford sets ribbon-cutting for dog park that will honor sheriff’s office K-9
The ceremony will be Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at the park on Mountain View Road.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority charters new chapter in Stafford County
The sorority was founded on Jan. 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University.
No-fish story: Milde afraid that lack of menhaden is dooming osprey
The Republican lawmaker says Democratic partisanship is preventing a study of the fishing industry.
Pick a pooch: Stafford County asks for public’s help in naming new dog park
The winning dog name will be announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony next month.
Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
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