Funding increase allows the board to put deferred items back into the budget; plus, a plan for the upcoming bond referendum.
Spotsylvania School Board approves budget with additional state funding
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Mary Washington Healthcare chief medical officer to resign
Dr. Christopher Lewis’ last date will be Aug. 14.
Brown water, dust and loud noises: Louisa homeowner sues Amazon over data center construction
Newsom’s home rests on the border of the Northeast Creek technology overlay district, a portion of the county zoned to attract data centers.
Del. Josh Cole named APA Virginia’s 2026 Legislator of the Year
Cole recognized for work on Faith in Housing bill.
COLUMN: A fair featuring fowl, pageantry and a crash course in driving
The Fredericksburg fair is in full swing this time of year.
Virginia’s new pay transparency law changes the rules for job postings
The law requires employers to include a good-faith wage or salary range in public and internal job postings.
On the Agenda, July 27-31
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Almost rioting in the ER’: A year after MWHC’s split from RAF, a troublesome image emerges
Current and former medical providers, staff say patient care suffered in the wake of healthcare nonprofit’s split with local radiology group.
PHOTOS: Battlefield Highland Games 10th anniversary
Professional and amateur athletes compete in traditional Scottish events like the caber toss, hammer throw and other feats of strength.
A call to arms: Fredericksburg’s gun giveback program becomes template for new state law
HB702, which took effect July 1, calls for all localities to establish a voluntary gun giveback or buyback program by 2028.
Stafford judge denies bond for bus driver in fatal Interstate 95 crash
Jing Dong’s attorney, however, has appealed the decision to Stafford Circuit Court.
Caroline Planning Commission defers vote on Carmel technology campus
Luck Stone plans to facilitate the construction of a community center for Oxford Mount Zion Baptist Church if the county approves rezoning.
Stafford County to get $3.2M in federal funds for Head Start
Head Start programs provide early childhood education, nutrition, health and family support services to children and families.
Spotsylvania School Board member seeking opinion from Virginia attorney general on legality of pre-employment drug testing
Opinion would help school board craft a legally-sound policy, Jennifer Craig-Ford said.
Caroline’s Promise to hold its annual school supply drive Saturday
Other school supply drives happening this weekend in region, as well.
MWHC announces affiliation with Medical Center Radiologists
Change takes effect Feb. 1, 2027, and includes imaging services at Mary Washington Hospital, Stafford Hospital, and outpatient imaging locations.
King George restaurant owners dismayed that repeal of ‘sellers discount’ is on the menu
Supervisors continued the public hearing until the Aug. 4 meeting.
At UMW conference, keynote speaker aims to flip script, create a new model for AI in higher education
UMW Center for Teaching holds inaugural conference on ‘Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the age of AI.’
A flagship program? City launches pilot program to improve pedestrian safety
Orange ‘See Me’ flags will be in place at five unsignalized intersections throughout the city for the next year.
Lawmakers call for special session to debate Dominion-NextEra merger
Special legislative session would allow a vote to extend the review period.
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