Tom Foley will retire July 1
Stafford County Administrator Tom Foley to retire
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Town Talk: Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole
AUDIO: Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole previews the 2020 General Assembly. Topics include guns, ERA and right-to-work.
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly
AUDIO: Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about commuter rail improvements, train station improvements, the riverfront park, school overcrowding and financial strains facing the city.
Stafford’s 5.5 billion gallon reservoir turns five
Lake Mooney has become a vital link in Stafford’s mission to provide high-quality clean water to the County and a center for recreation for the neighboring communities
City Council asks the Circuit Court to dismiss the slave auction block lawsuit
The city’s response says that the petitioners relied on one subsection of City Code and overlooked or ignored a subsection that gives city council the authority to hear and decide ARB appeals.
Town Talk: Delegate-elect Josh Cole
AUDIO: 28th District Delegate-elect Josh Cole talks about his upcoming first General Assembly session. Topics include guns, right to work, ERA and the minimum wage.
Governor Northam invites applications for Virginia Management Fellows
Developed together with Virginia Tech, program aims to prepare next generation of state government leaders
Lawsuit filed against removal of slave auction block downtown
Two businesses near the slave auction block say its removal would impact them
Town Talk: Gary Snellings
AUDIO: Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Snellings talks about the vote to make the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. Discussion on 2019 in Stafford.
Stafford 2nd Amendment: Board of Supervisors comments
VIDEO: The vote in Stafford was unanimous. The Board of Supervisors voted to make the county a 2nd Amendment sanctuary. Here are the comments board members made before their vote:
Stafford 2nd Amendment: Citizen comment
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors voted unanimously to become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary. Thousands gathered outside. The board heard from over 60 people. Here’s what some of the citizen speakers said:
Virginia State Parks accepting applicants for AmeriCorps volunteers
39 volunteers needed for Virginia parks from January thru September
Spanberger says she will vote to impeach President Trump
The 7th District Congresswoman says she has a heavy heart about casting an impeachment vote
Appeal filed against moving the slave auction block in downtown Fredericksburg
Petitioners allege that they will lose business income from what they predict will be a decline in foot traffic and a decline in tourist visits to the corner of Charles and William Streets
Spotsy employees cannot be on Board of Supervisors. Marshall grandfathered
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisors voted to ban county employees from serving on the board.
Spotsy solidly behind Second Amendment sanctuary status
VIDEO: Vote by Board of Supervisors is unanimous
Big crowd in Spotsy in favor of Second Amendment sanctuary status
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger Harris among those who speak to Board of Supervisors
Virginia Department of Health warns of fake vital records websites
Scam sites are charging Virginians a fee for application forms
Proper disposal of leaves will keep your storm drains clear
As you rake, don’t forget your storm drains
Gerlach announces run for at-large seat on Fredericksburg City Council
Jon Gerlach joins the race for a seat on City Council in the May elections
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