Athletic venue is being marketed as an alternative to the gas station/convenience store chain.
‘Colosseum’ fight: It’s sports resort vs. Buc-ee’s in a battle for central Stafford County
read more
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.
SPONSORED CONTENT: CareerPath Accelerator: Powering the future of local work in the Rappahannock region
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is actively integrating artificial intelligence career training into its workforce development services to prepare job seekers for an evolving market.
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.
King George supervisors express support for data center project despite resident concerns
After holding two public hearings, board deferred vote to its Feb. 17 meeting.
PHOTOS: Storm prep!
While VDOT crews pre-treat area roads, shoppers are also gearing up — with empty store shelves showing just how seriously people are taking the forecast.
Stafford supervisors reconsider leasing county land to Patawomeck Tribe
The board also agreed to give incentive grants to LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden, which are slated to come to the county.
Stafford County schedules public listening session on Dominion’s Kraken
The meeting will be Jan. 29 at Brooke Point High School.
Spotsylvania supervisors reversing course on data centers; Frazier perturbed by vice chair vote
Board voted 6-0 to suggest the planning commission recommends reverting data center design standards to guidelines and require a special use permit for projects on land zoned Industrial.
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.
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
