Southern-Maryland based Penzance submitted a pre-application to the City of Fredericksburg’s Technical Review Committee.
Developer eyes data center campus on 83.5 acres near Cowan Boulevard
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Seizure aimed to provide a stable environment for Stafford County horses
Owner Caroline O’Neill pleaded no contest to animal cruelty charges in December related to her care of approximately 25 horses that were ultimately seized by Stafford Animal Control.
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
Eligible products include qualifying ENERGY STAR™ or WaterSense™ products purchased for non-commercial home or personal use – $2,500 or less per item.
‘Commonwealth Conversation’ yields mixed signals on phone use in schools
Several local superintendents, administrators and school board members attended Tuesday’s talk, which was hosted by the state Department of Education.
The Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is next weekend
During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.
Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
NoVA congresswoman makes history as first member to to use AI voice on House floor
Jennifer Wexton was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that impacted her ability to speak.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
Overwhelmed by public hearings, Caroline supervisors adjust schedule
Major developments are in the works in the county, but supervisors request extra time to carefully consider them.
What Fredericksburg-area pols, organizers are saying about Biden’s exit from race
The Free Press compiled statements issued by Fredericksburg-area politicians at the state and federal levels in reaction to Biden bowing out of the presidential race.
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign
Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee.
Referendum on funding for new elementary school will appear on ballot in King George
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
LISTEN: Increased penalties for work zone violations now in effect in Virginia
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia talks to us about a new law that went into effect July 1st.
Spotsylvania therapist, author has a full plate advocating for military spouses
Dr. Bridgette Williams and Del. Josh Cole are collaborating to create a license plate inclusive of widowed military, police and firefighter spouses.
Stafford Commissioner of Revenue Mayausky named to the Virginia Resources Authority
Scott Mayausky says the agency has ties to some local projects.
Spotsylvania purchases building for county offices; board approves 55-and-older development
Newly purchased building will be used for early voting, pending approval from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
Stafford names new county administrator
Bill Ashton recently served as town manager for Herndon, Va.
City Council talks lights, solar, data centers
Mayor Kerry Devine suggests Celebrate Virginia South for potential data center development.
WATCH: City Council honors retiring Police Lt. Scott Worley
Lt. Worley is retiring after 32 years in law enforcement.
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