Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
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PHOTOS: Game action from UMW’s victory over Emory in the DIII national championship game
Sights and scenes from the on-court action at Indianapolis’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse
PHOTOS: UMW celebrates after winning Division III national championship
Sights and scenes from the aftermath of the Eagles’ historic victory on Sunday in Indianapolis.
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City police investigating string of assaults along Canal Path, Heritage Trail
String of assaults featured a male suspect grabbing women’s buttocks before fleeing.
Buc not stopping: Stafford County planning commissioners recommend approval of Buc-ee’s
The proposal will now go before the Board of Supervisors.
First Caroline race in a decade encourages residents to be ‘mindful’ of mental and physical health
The Mindful Miles 5k and one-mile race will be held May 2, beginning at 8 a.m.
Stafford supervisors agree to delay vote on county budget, oppose collective-bargaining bills
They now plan to approve a spending plan on April 28.
If you build it? Sunshine Ballpark Foundation pitches new multipurpose field
If built, third playing surface would accommodate everything from cricket to lacrosse.
Common ground?: Spotsylvania supervisors and school board value CTE, but three positions cut from latest budget proposal
School board member Rich Lieberman requested the board of supervisors end categorically funding the school division.
Fredericksburg City Council to advertise five-cent increase in real estate tax rate
A public hearing on the budget is set for 7 p.m. on April 21.
PHOTOS: UVA Cavaliers defeat the Maryland Terrapins 16-6 in Collegiate Clash
Teams faced off in Fredericksburg’s Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Still soaring: NFL’s Falcons hire Fredericksburg native Scott as assistant general manager
Scott was previously the vice president of football operations for the Philadelphia Eagles.
For Eagles’ Bates, Randall, on-court chemistry is elementary
Childhood best friends and high school teammates hoping to win a national title together at UMW.
Caroline Board of Supervisors vote to advertise a six-cent tax increase
Three cents of the increase would go toward raises for public safety personnel.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with UMW men’s basketball coach Marcus Kahn
Kahn discusses the team’s success, how he ended up coaching at UMW and his first trip to the D-III title game as a coach more than a decade ago.
BREAKING: Second body found in Caroline following search of pond
Investigators believe the two cases are connected and the incidents are not random.
A bad rap: Spotsylvania school division slices FBI background check program from proposed budget
Superintendent Clint Mitchell said it would cost far more than the allotted $100,000 to implement the program for all employees.
Fredericksburg Circuit Court clerk launches VADeed Alert to help prevent deed fraud
Service can alert residents when land documents are recorded in their name or map parcel number.
Bowling Green Town Manager honored as a ‘Public Service Champion’
India Adams-Jacobs was hired as Bowling Green’s town manager in 2024 after serving in the same role in Colonial Beach.
Collegiate Clash returns to Virginia Credit Union Stadium Tuesday
First pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. as Virginia and Maryland square off in Fredericksburg for the second straight year.
On the Agenda, March 23-27
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
D.A.R.E. basketball fundraiser brings Stafford County residents together for good cause
Thirteen county sheriff’s deputies and 14 educators competed against each other.
Bates’ heroics sends UMW to the national championship game for the first time in school history
Junior guard drains game-winning 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining to propel the Eagles to a 64-61 victory over No. 1 ranked Trinity (Connecticut) Saturday night.
After one year, VA officials insist Fredericksburg facility going according to plan; federal officials not convinced
The VA outpatient clinic in Spotsylvania celebrated its one-year anniversary with a resource fair for veterans Friday afternoon.
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Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. ‘Charlie’ McDaniel
This week, Bill sits down with Hilldrup Chairman Emeritus and longtime community leader Charles G. “Charlie” McDaniel to discuss business, life in one of the most-historic homes in the City of Fredericksburg, and civic service.
Biz Beat Clips: Teaching kids to be ninjas in North Stafford
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to the youth-oriented USA Ninja Challenge in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Restaurant Row getting new eateries
Also inside: Falmouth property getting new life, Spotsylvania Towne Centre business gets new name, incentives approved for two national eateries in Stafford
Biz Beat Banter: Danilo Orofino’s journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg
This week, Bill sits down with Orofino restaurant owner Danilo Orofino to discuss his journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg and the stops along the way.
Biz Beat Clips: Smugglers Cafe aims to bring Disney-esque experience to Fredericksburg
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to Smugglers Cafe in downtown Fredericksburg, which offers “bold brews,” “Cosmic cookies” and an experience “for intergalactic travelers.”
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LISTEN: UMW prepares for 24-Hour giving event Wed & Thursday
The University of Mary Washington is gearing up for its annual Mary Wash Day, a 24-hour fundraising event running from noon March 25 to noon March 26.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Fake traffic ticket texts target Stafford
Traffic scam texts are hitting Stafford County, posing as official notices from Virginia’s General District Court and claiming you’ve committed a violation.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: Delayed, not deterred
A winter delay turned into a springtime celebration as Empowerhouse’s Empty Bowl filled the Elks Lodge with energy and support.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.