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Remembering Chris Rapp: Jason Towery
VIDEO: The man who took Chris Rapp’s place in the Public Works Department in Stafford spoke at the Memorial Service the county held for one of the victim’s of the Virginia Beach shooting.
Remembering Chris Rapp: Gary Snellings
VIDEO: Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Snellings at a Memorial service held in Stafford for former Public Works Director Chris Rapp. Rapp was killed in the Virginia Beach shootings.
Remembering Chris Rapp
VIDEO: Stafford County holds a memorial service this morning for former Public Works Director Chris Rapp. He died in the Virginia Beach shooting last week. Rapp was profiled by Hampton Roads media.
Warner and Kaine call on Congress to take steps to reduce gun violence
VIDEO: Tuesday in DC, Virginia Senators Warner and Kaine responded to the horrific shooting in Virginia Beach, and called on the Republican-led U.S. Senate to take up bipartisan legislation to reduce gun violence. The Senators also applauded Governor Northam’s decision to call a special session to work on gun safety legislation.
City Council holding Town Hall to talk about the future
The public is invited to a Town Hall with the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, June 18 at James Monroe High School.
Election season begins
PHOTOS: Meeting voters in the Chancellor District in Spotsylvania. Board of Supervisors candidate Amanda Blalock and School Board incumbent Dawn Shelley answered questions at the Chancellor Community Center on Wednesday night.
Food Co-op receives tax incentives from City Council
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Food Cooperative is taking big steps forward. The Co-op is evaluating a 9-thousand foot space in the Lee Plaza. A decision will be made by June 17th. Tuesday night City Council approved a Tourism Zone performance agreement.
Free policy locator tool helps Virginians secure nearly 16-million dollars in lost benefits
The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance encourages Virginians in search of lost or misplaced life insurance policies and annuity contracts to use the free Life Insurance Policy Locator offered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners...
Stafford Supervisors close Lake Abel boat ramp and parking area following fatal accident
VIDEO: Stafford Supervisors have closed the Abel Lake boat ramp and the parking at Kellogg Mill Road until grass and trees have been cut and sightlines improved. 17-year old Colonial Forge student Helen Wang died last Thursday. She was turning from the boat ramp onto Kellogg Mill when her car was hit by a truck.
Fredericksburg Social Services recognizes Elder Abuse Prevention Month
The month of May is recognized nationally as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. Each year the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services holds a variety of activities to raise awareness and funds to support our work with our elderly and disabled populations.
Town Talk: The George Washington Regional Commission
Meg Bohmke and Linda Millsaps talk about the extensive work the GWRC provides area localities
Mayausky awarded the Cahn Public Service Fellowship to attend Harvard University
Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky has been awarded the prestigious Cahn Public Service Fellowship in conjunction with the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.
Stafford impacted by tax break for disabled vets
VIDEO: A state law is having a major economic impact on Stafford County. The law exempts some disabled veterans from paying real estate taxes. It passed in 2011 and is costing Stafford about 4 million dollars a year. Stafford’s Commissioner of the Revenue is calling for a state-local partnership.
Change of Command Ceremony at Dahlgren
Congratulations to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s new Commanding Officer, CDR Stephen Plew
City hopes reduced business personal property tax rate lures data centers
Hoping to attract date centers, City Council is set to adopt a competitive business tax rate
City Council approves 85 cent tax rate. One more vote needed to make it official
VIDEO: On the first of two votes, Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved an 85 cent tax rate. That’s a five cent increase over the current rate. One cent goes to storm water improvements. The other four cents to general government and schools.
City summer paving schedule
Fredericksburg City Public Works crews have begun the 2019 Asphalt and Concrete Rehab. Here’s the schedule:
Stafford County looking at ways to manage growth
Two chances this week to talk with Stafford officials about ways to handle growth.
Area Gold Star Families hurting due to new federal tax laws
VIDEO: The Stafford Commissioner of Revenue’s Office has released details on a new federal tax law impacting Gold Star Families
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