Home cooking: UMW hopeful deep postseason run starts Friday night
Eagles will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament this weekend.
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Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Referendum comes amid series of legal challenges, court rulings that have created uncertainty about the election’s legality.
Stafford County supervisors agree to advertise real-estate tax rate of $0.985 per $100 of assessed value
Motion to double tax rate on data center equipment thwarted.
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King George Board of Supervisors adopts resolutions opposing changes to VMI
Supervisors also adopted a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary,” but declined to enter redistricting battle.
And then there was one: Massaponax boys the last area hoops team standing after dismantling James River
The James Monroe girls, Massaponax girls and Courtland boys eliminated from state tournament with quarterfinal losses Tuesday night.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves $68.4 million FY27 budget
Budget, which includes a 7% pay increase for teachers, passes 4-1.
Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Jenkins remembered for ‘skill and professionalism’
Jenkins, who served in the position from 2008-21, died this past weekend.
Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
Four Fredericksburg-area hoops teams still alive in quest for a state championship
The Massaponax boys and girls, Courtland boys and James Monroe girls will appear in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
Community turns out to support additional resources for unhoused neighbors.
Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
Referendum comes amid series of legal challenges, court rulings that have created uncertainty about the election’s legality.
Stafford County supervisors agree to advertise real-estate tax rate of $0.985 per $100 of assessed value
Motion to double tax rate on data center equipment thwarted.
King George Board of Supervisors adopts resolutions opposing changes to VMI
Supervisors also adopted a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary,” but declined to enter redistricting battle.
And then there was one: Massaponax boys the last area hoops team standing after dismantling James River
The James Monroe girls, Massaponax girls and Courtland boys eliminated from state tournament with quarterfinal losses Tuesday night.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves $68.4 million FY27 budget
Budget, which includes a 7% pay increase for teachers, passes 4-1.
‘I would give him an F’: Rep. Eugene Vindman pans President Donald Trump’s State of the Union
The State of the Union is supposed to be a president’s report to Congress, and Rep. Eugene Vindman was clear Friday afternoon about how he would grade President Donald Trump’s report from earlier last week. “I would give him an ‘F,’” said the Democrat, whose 7th...
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.
Fredericksburg names Betsy Mason as new Chief of Police
Mason, who has been with the city’s police department since 2012, recently served as interim chief.
Spotsylvania residents resolute in criticism of board of supervisors’ recent actions
Some county residents are upset by the resolution adopted by the board protesting the timing of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
Stafford Planning Commission defers discussion on project despite proposed data center being dropped
Commissioners also recommended approval of a free-standing ER on U.S. 17.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors vote to require SUP for data centers; set advertised tax rate
The 4-3 vote could have potential effects on future developments.
Stafford County School Board approves $529.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
The Board of Supervisors will now examine the spending plan before deciding how much local money to devote to education.
Executive decision: Mitchell ‘baffled’ by Spotsylvania School Board members’ attempt to shelve director position
Board voted 3-2 to continue advertising the executive director of middle schools position.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular franchise opens in downtown Fredericksburg
Also inside: Big-box space again available in Central Park, executive chef named for downtown eatery, restaurant closes at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Biz Beat Banter: Fitzhugh Johnson
This week, Bill talks to local commercial real estate professional Fitzhugh Johnson about how he has overcome some personal struggles to emerge as a bright star in the local real estate scene.
Biz Beat Clips: Biscuit Batch
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to Biscuit Batch in Spotsylvania County, a restaurant serving “biscuits the size of your fist and fresh jams.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Harris Teeter poised to enter Stafford County
Also inside: Local private school planning new campus, permit approved for Princess Anne Street project, radio station sale draws near
Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?
This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Daylight Saving Time a reminder to test smoke detectors
When you set your clocks ahead Saturday night, Stafford Fire and Rescue spokesperson Katie Brady says it’s also a good time to check your smoke detectors
LISTEN: Free Community Connections Expo connects residents with local services
The third annual Community Connections Expo returns March 17 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center, bringing together dozens of local nonprofits and community agencies for a day focused on connecting residents with valuable resources.
PHOTOS: Early blooms offering a preview of spring at Belmont
There are a few early signs that spring is on the way. At Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford, the first hints of color are beginning to appear across the historic grounds.
Louder than normal around Dahlgren today
An alert says range testing planned today.
LISTEN: Spring returns — and so do volunteer opportunities at Rappahannock Education Farm
Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak is resuming volunteer hours today.
News from around Virginia
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