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Fredericksburg City Council moves closer to issuing bonds for CIP projects
The bonds will cover projects including the city’s portion of the Motts Run water treatment project, which it shares with Spotsylvania County.
Spotsylvania supervisors request state support for school choice
Supervisors also aim to shorten early-voting period.
Champion FredNats feted on U.S. House floor by Rep. Spanberger
Team gets spotlight on the U.S. House of Representatives floor for winning the Carolina League Championship.
DEQ to hold public hearing on Caroline water intake proposal Wednesday
Agency made preliminary decision to issue the permit but will hold public after significant community outcry.
In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day
Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities.
LISTEN: Senator Kaine proposes change when federal budget is due
Kaine proposes changing the federal fiscal year to a calendar year rather than October 1-September 30.
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. 8-14
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.
Fredericksburg Free Press voters’ guide
The Fredericksburg Free Press voters’ guide includes nonpartisan information on casting your vote in federal, state and local elections.
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.
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