Kaine proposes changing the federal fiscal year to a calendar year rather than October 1-September 30.
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7th District hopefuls make case to voters in Free Press town hall
Candidates Anderson, Vindman address issues in a forum put on by the Fredericksburg Free Press.
Press Rewind, Sept. 8-14Â
An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
‘Knock it off’: Caroline residents dismayed over attempts to expand PIRT for data centers
After disagreement over presentation, supervisors voted unanimously to delay amending comprehensive plan to expand technology district in Carmel Church.
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Pump your brakes: Spotsylvania supervisors delay approving school zone speed cameras
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
Department of Forestry looking for acorns, walnuts and chestnuts
Drop off at any Department of Forestry office by close of business Oct. 15.
Take that: Farmer’s attorney files motion to invalidate Caroline County’s exercise of eminent domain
Attorney Joshua Baker filed a motion to invalidate the Certificate of Take and dismiss the petition to condemn the property.
Powerball ticket bought in King George will expire soon unless it’s redeemed
The deadline is Thursday at 5pm.
‘Lift as you climb’: Spanberger holds event on workforce training
Panelists from the Fredericksburg area spoke at the event, which focused on job creation and skills.
Stafford supervisors considering historic overlay districts at multiple locations
New equipment at Pratt Park approved, plus pharmacy services for first responders.
Opportunity cost: Fredericksburg EDA votes unanimously to fund feasibility study
EDA, not taxpayers, to bear cost of study related to data centers.
Fredericksburg remembers ‘a saint among us’ in ‘Mayor for Life’ Davies
‘Mayor for Life’ Davies remembered for his commitment to serving the Fredericksburg community.
Fredericksburg City Council grills CSX official; data center talk heats up
EDA will decide whether to fund data center feasibility study.
Community meeting Thursday in Ladysmith to discuss data center project
The goal of the project is to construct several data center buildings, each containing up to 300,000 square feet for a total of 792,000 square feet of commercial space.
Spotsy flag going to the Middle East
County resident Fred Brown will take the flag with him.
Fredericksburg Free Press to hold town hall for CD-7 candidates
Forum featuring Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson is set for Sept. 16 at Fredericksburg Convention Center.
City Council to hold public hearing on Comprehensive Plan changes
Will also decide whether to extend until Oct. 18 the planning commission’s deadline to issue its recommendation on Jeremiah Project, a proposed supportive-housing community.
Company pledges to build community center for Caroline church as industrial complex is approved
Luck Stone plans to build 5.6 million square feet of industrial space that is expected to generate $28 million annually in tax revenue when completed.
Stafford fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison
Stafford Sheriff’s Office made the initial arrest last October.
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