The county is experiencing a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map.
Caroline implements water restrictions on residents and businesses
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Spotsylvania supervisors to discuss eminent domain for data center water project
Berkeley District Supervisor David Goosman requested agenda item on taking a property owner’s land be considered more thoroughly.
Planning District 16 Juneteenth celebration moved up one week
Event will now be held June 6 at North Stafford High School.
Colosseum CEO sends cease-and-desist letter to Stafford supervisor
Vanuch panned the sports complex project, which some residents view as an a alternative to Buc-ee’s, at a county meeting Tuesday.
Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’
Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.
Kalahari partnering with regional Juneteenth celebration for its first large hiring event
Event will take place June 13 at North Stafford High School.
‘Colosseum’ fight: It’s sports resort vs. Buc-ee’s in a battle for central Stafford County
Athletic venue is being marketed as an alternative to the gas station/convenience store chain.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
Caroline School Board to host town hall; supervisors invited as ‘attendees’
Joint town hall hosted by Supervisor Floyd Thomas and school board member Calvin Taylor nixed in favor of schools-only event.
Spotsylvania supervisors oppose transmission line project, collective bargaining for public workers
Board also held a moment of silence for county resident Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, who was killed in action in Kuwait on March 1.
Centennial Completes Purchase of local radion stations WGRQ, WGRX
The sale is now official.
Stafford Planning Commission defers discussion on project despite proposed data center being dropped
Commissioners also recommended approval of a free-standing ER on U.S. 17.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors vote to require SUP for data centers; set advertised tax rate
The 4-3 vote could have potential effects on future developments.
Meet the women of Main Street
Fredericksburg Main Street exhibit highlights downtown business owners.
Black Fredericksburg Radio gives area’s African-American community a home on the airwaves
Under founder Twana James, BLKFXBG has become the region’s go-to radio station for the Black community.
Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
King George Board of Supervisors approves 300-acre data center campus
Supervisors also unanimously approved the Powhatan Road Solar Farm project.
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How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
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