Tough as iron: Meet the staunch, shrinking group of Historic Half diehards
Seventy-six runners are part of an exclusive club whose members have completed the event every year since its inception in 2008.
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Caroline supervisors extend tax deadline for residents
Supervisors also held a budget public hearing, deferred a vote on amending proffers for a data center project and set a June 18 date for two more public hearings on data centers.
Fredericksburg region cancer support foundation receives $3500 grant
The $3,500 grant from Mary Washington Healthcare Foundation will support a range of supportive services for patients and their families.
Riverbend High School names new principal
Veteran educator Chawrdi Elliott hired to lead the school’s staff after previously serving as an assistant principal at Stafford High School.
Hot mic catches Spotsylvania School Board rep mocking constituent
Meeting concludes prematurely — again — after board members can’t adhere to agenda.
Spotsylvania man, 18, killed after motorcycle crashes into car
Victim was traveling south on Tidewater Trail when his motorcycle with a Dodge Charger.
Virginia lawmakers pass bipartisan budget that leaves tax policy unchanged
By Graham Moomaw, Charlie Paullin and Nathaniel Cline | Virginia Mercury After months of partisan combat over different priorities, Virginia lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Monday with no major tax changes, funding boosts for education and mental health...
Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access
Secretary of Treasury visits Stafford to tout broadband project as part of Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America Agenda.’
Johnson resigns from Caroline football to take job as college assistant
In 2022, Johnson directed the Cavaliers to their first playoff victory in 29 years.
Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction
New policy states no phone use during school day at all schools in county.
Fredericksburg residents miffed at high real estate assessment values
City council approves comprehensive plan amendment and a change to ordinance related to the construction of a fire station at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Wicklow Drive.
Caroline supervisors extend tax deadline for residents
Supervisors also held a budget public hearing, deferred a vote on amending proffers for a data center project and set a June 18 date for two more public hearings on data centers.
Fredericksburg region cancer support foundation receives $3500 grant
The $3,500 grant from Mary Washington Healthcare Foundation will support a range of supportive services for patients and their families.
Riverbend High School names new principal
Veteran educator Chawrdi Elliott hired to lead the school’s staff after previously serving as an assistant principal at Stafford High School.
Hot mic catches Spotsylvania School Board rep mocking constituent
Meeting concludes prematurely — again — after board members can’t adhere to agenda.
Spotsylvania man, 18, killed after motorcycle crashes into car
Victim was traveling south on Tidewater Trail when his motorcycle with a Dodge Charger.
Virginia lawmakers pass bipartisan budget that leaves tax policy unchanged
By Graham Moomaw, Charlie Paullin and Nathaniel Cline | Virginia Mercury After months of partisan combat over different priorities, Virginia lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Monday with no major tax changes, funding boosts for education and mental health...
Stafford County crime report May 7-13
Suspect shouts, ‘Go ahead arrest me, I gotta go to jail.’ The request was granted.
City announces road closures for Sunday’s Historic Half
Anticipate several road closures Sunday morning beginning at 12:01 a.m.
‘Zombie’ data center project still has life in Caroline County
Proposed amendment to comprehensive plan to allow data centers in Jericho Road area is back before the board of supervisors after three previous rejections.
Just a ‘couple’ of MBAs: Stafford’s Holts juggle family, jobs to earn graduate degrees
Stafford couple graduated from the University of Mary Washington on Saturday with matching masters in business administration degrees.
UMW Class of 2024 earns a degree of redemption with commencement
Commencement speaker, UMW alumnus Mark McClure, shared his experiences as Major League Soccer’s vice president of technical operations.
FredNats notebook: Sykora hungry for success after joining Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg first baseman Pimentel named Carolina League player of the month.
Victim recovering after Thursday afternoon city shooting
Authorities are requesting that anyone with any information call or text the tip hotline.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
Massaponax honors student-athletes moving on to college level
Eighteen Panthers were recognized at a ceremony on the football field Thursday afternoon.
Little (window) shop of horrors: Bizarre display has antiquarians tongue-tied
Bizarre object catches the eye in antique store window front in downtown Fredericksburg.
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Virtual meeting Thursday on VDOT’s Salem Church Road plan
Comments on draft study recommendations can be provided through June 10.
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says area gas prices are falling
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says Virginia’s average gas price of $3.41 is down a nickel in a week, down a dime in a month, but is about ten cents more than on this day a year ago.
WATCH: Military sister returns home to present brother with Brooke Point diploma
Video courtesy Stafford County Schools
WATCH: Dr. Ryan reaches 1000 robotic surgeries
Seven years ago we talked with Dr. Ryan about his work with the da Vinci Si robotic system.
State Police aim to “Diss-Rupt” dangerous driving on I-95 today
One more day of Operation DISSrupt on I-95
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