Managing editor Joey LoMonaco’s top pieces include a serial podcast, Afghan liaisons and life after a life-altering injury.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Joey LoMonaco
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If ICE wants to build in Stafford, county might be powerless to stop it
Washington Post report: Locality being considered for immigration deportation facility.
My Top 5 stories of 2025: Jonathan Hunley
My top five stories of 2025 talk about everything from DOGE to SNL, and first responders to agriculture and higher education.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Taft Coghill Jr.
My top five stories of 2025 include a retrospective of the integration of Caroline County Public Schools, a group of dedicated volunteers filling prescriptions at the Moss Free Clinic, and an area therapist providing guidance for federal employees rebuilding their lives.
A seed planted: Cole’s rise to state delegate rooted in advocacy
Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
REMS board President Dillard appointed to Virginia State Board of Health
He has logged almost four decades of service in local EMS work.
VDH awards $6.2 million to Town of Bowling Green to address water issues
The General Assembly approved $25 million in grant funding earlier this year, with priority given to the Town of Bowling Green and Greene County.
Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage
In meeting with legislators last week, solar power and transmission grid infrastructure came up frequently.
Bobby Orrock, defeated in November, doesn’t rule out a return to public service
He was feted at a gathering Thursday.
Candidates set in special election for House of Delegates’ 23rd District
Seat came open when Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger named Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth.
WATCH: Warner raises concerns over retailers using consumer data to set prices
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says you could be paying higher prices based on how much personal data companies collect.
Lost revenue from tax-exempt veterans leaves ‘hole in the budget’ in King George
Statewide veteran tax relief programs have left some localities feeling the impact of lost revenue.
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
Stafford supervisors continue to register opposition to power line project
The board also celebrated outgoing Supervisors Meg Bohmke and Monica Gary, who didn’t seek re-election this year.
On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Stafford residents and school board members worry about ‘Kraken’ project
At meetings this week, elected officials expressed concern about proposed route.
Second time not the charm for proposed Gateway Boulevard data center
Like in July, Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of project.
Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth
The Democratic lawmaker represents part of Stafford County.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approves data center design standards, but they may be short-lived
However, with a new supervisor coming aboard in January, the board’s stance on data centers is expected to change.
City council votes to release $6 million in previously-held back funds
Also: red-light camera program gets final green light.
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