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Also inside: Caroline estate sells for $1.875 million, preliminary work starts on apartment project, local private school finishes project
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Biz Beat Banter: Julia Payne
This week, Bill sits down with Julia Payne, a local woman whose public relations career has included stints working with former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. Payne is also the sister of local attorney Charlie Payne.
Biz Beat Clips: Kilwins opens in Fredericksburg
This week we take you to the new Kilwins location at 721 Caroline St. in downtown Fredericksburg and introduce you to the two sisters who own and operate it.
Biz Beat Roundup: Orthopedic clinic taking over conference space
Also inside: Fredericksburg preservation projects honored, local real estate firm opens Nashville office, thrift-store changes in Eagle Village
Biz Beat Banter: Jack Scholl (Hyperion Espresso)
This week, Bill sits down with Hyperion Espresso owner Jack Scholl to discuss Jack’s path to owning the iconic downtown business and the plans he has in store for it.
Biz Beat Clips: Stockyards Restaurant & Bar
This week we take you to the new country-and-western-themed Stockyards Restaurant & Bar in downtown Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: Well-known downtown business starting project
Also inside: FAAR releases February housing data, store closing at mall, public hearing scheduled for Buc-ee’s project in Stafford
Biz Beat Banter: Al Fagan
This week, Bill sits down with Al Fagan to discuss his long business career and path to becoming president and CEO of The Oberle Academy in Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Clips: Graze Craze
This week we take you to the new Graze Craze location in Central Park, which offers charcuterie boards for a variety of occasions.
News from The Free Press
Fredericksburg City Council to advertise five-cent increase in real estate tax rate
A public hearing on the budget is set for 7 p.m. on April 21.
PHOTOS: UVA Cavaliers defeat the Maryland Terrapins 16-6 in Collegiate Clash
Teams faced off in Fredericksburg’s Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
A bad rap: Spotsylvania school division slices FBI background check program from proposed budget
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said it would cost far more than the allotted $100,000 to implement the program for all employees.
Fredericksburg Circuit Court clerk launches VADeed Alert to help prevent deed fraud
Service can alert residents when land documents are recorded in their name or map parcel number.
Bowling Green Town Manager honored as a ‘Public Service Champion’
India Adams-Jacobs was hired as Bowling Green’s town manager in 2024 after serving in the same role in Colonial Beach.