Press Rewind, Sept. 22-27
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
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Brimhall’s Wise decision propels Eagles to thrilling win over North Stafford
Colonial Forge handed North Stafford its second loss of the season on the game’s final play.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge football edges North Stafford in showdown of top 540 squads
Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines Friday night as the Eagles edged the Wolverines, 27-26, in a thrilling early-season matchup.
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High school football roundup: After win over Chancellor, Cavaliers off to best start in 38 years
James Monroe, Courtland, Spotsylvania, Riverbend and Stafford also picked up big district victories Friday night.
Metts, Palivoda vie for King George Board of Supervisors seat
The James Monroe District features the only contested election in county this November.
New artwork at Stafford Middle School celebrates county’s Black history
The mural honors Walker’s Inn, a beloved gathering place for decades.
REC’s CEO: One data center requires as much power as entire current customer base
John Hewa made the comments Tuesday during joint meeting between the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and the planning commission.
Stafford County supervisors: Attracting data centers isn’t all about money
But data center watchdog group members don’t believe that argument.
Candidate questionnaire: Nicole Cole
Nicole Cole is a Democrat running in the Virginia House of Delegates 66th District.
Public comment invited on Dixon Connector trail project in Fredericksburg
Work on projects in Spotsylvania and Caroline counties also will affect traffic this week.
Stafford voters sue to kick House candidate Carroll off ballot over residency dispute
Petition contends that candidate lives at a longtime home in House District 23 while claiming a different address in House District 64 to qualify for the race.
Brimhall’s Wise decision propels Eagles to thrilling win over North Stafford
Colonial Forge handed North Stafford its second loss of the season on the game’s final play.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge football edges North Stafford in showdown of top 540 squads
Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines Friday night as the Eagles edged the Wolverines, 27-26, in a thrilling early-season matchup.
High school football roundup: After win over Chancellor, Cavaliers off to best start in 38 years
James Monroe, Courtland, Spotsylvania, Riverbend and Stafford also picked up big district victories Friday night.
Metts, Palivoda vie for King George Board of Supervisors seat
The James Monroe District features the only contested election in county this November.
New artwork at Stafford Middle School celebrates county’s Black history
The mural honors Walker’s Inn, a beloved gathering place for decades.
‘This club is worth fighting for’: King George residents speak out on proposed Gender and Sexualities Alliance
An email to students about the club ignited a social-media firestorm in the county last week.
‘We need to build it up’: Leaders seek funding for John J. Wright Cultural Center
On museum’s 15-year anniversary, a call to support institution, which enshrines local minority history.
Rehm is consensus pick for city school board’s Ward 3 vacancy
Rehm, a former Ward 1 rep, will take office at Oct. 6 school board meeting.
Three-way race will decide school board member in Stafford’s Garrisonville District
Issues in the contest include school funding and how to educate diverse groups of students.
On the Agenda, Sept. 22-25
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Jones announces write-in campaign for Ward 4 school board seat
Despite not appearing on ballot, career educator hopes to unseat longtime incumbent Malvina Kay.
Spotsylvania officials encouraged by promising economic outlook
County achieved a AAA bond rating for the third straight year; visitor spending increased by 2.9%.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 5 (Night Owl)
In part I of a two-part episode, Patawomeck Tribal Historian Emeritus Bill Deyo goes back to the very beginning, telling the story of how his curiosity led to the creation of genealogies that ultimately supported the Tribe’s bid for state recognition in 2010.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Downtown project getting under way
Also inside: Popular bagel shop could return to region, downtown pizza shop getting re-branded, Playland coming to mall
Biz Beat Banter: John Fick
This week Bill sits down with John Fick, whose family for many years owned and operated the J.F. Fick Inc. local Anheuser-Busch beverage distributor.
Biz Beat Clips: Endless Swings Indoor Golf
This week we take you to Endless Swings Indoor Golf in North Stafford, which can help you refine your game even when the weather is bad.
Biz Beat Roundup: Longtime local business closing soon
Also inside: New use proposed for former Marquee Cinemas property in Spotsylvania, Patient First project to start soon in Fredericksburg, local housing prices continue to increase
Biz Beat Banter: M.C. Morris
This week we sit down with M.C. Morris, who has spent most of her career extolling the virtues of the Fredericksburg region to businesses and visitors.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm hits first 800-pound harvest of the season
Volunteers harvested mostly zucchini and tomatoes during the milestone day, boosting the farm’s yearly donations past 11,000 pounds.
PHOTOS: Historic Kenmore’s Block Party brings history to life
Visitors at Kenmore in Fredericksburg on Saturday marked its 250th anniversary with crafts, historic demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
WATCH: New barn project strengthens mission of Rappahannock Education Farm
Dan Maher says the barn shows that the Education Farm is here to stay.
PHOTOS: Barn groundbreaking marks new chapter at Rappahannock Education Farm
Supporters and volunteers gathered in White Oak as farm founder Rich Larocelle thanked the community during the start of construction on a new barn.
Forestry officials advise early trips for leaf viewing
The State Forestry Department says Virginia’s fall colors are arriving early this year, with drought conditions accelerating leaf change across much of the state.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.