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ANALYSIS: In Spotsylvania, Teacher Bashing Is Back
Blaming teachers is never the answer; doing so reveals a profound lack of understanding about the work they are engaged in.
Advance Wednesday Evening News
This evening, the Fredericksburg City Manager presents his recommended budget, and a new study of Black women sponsored by the American Cancer Society…
Central Commonwealth Black Caucus Encourages Black Women to Enroll in Cancer Study
The VOICES of Black Women study seeks to understand challenges and improve outcomes for this population.
 • Adele Uphaus
Recommended Fredericksburg City Budget Includes 4-Cent Real Estate Tax Increase
City Manager Tim Baroody presented his recommended budget for fiscal year 2027 during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
 • Adele Uphaus
Advance Wednesday Morning News
It's Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Today, the 2026 General Assembly session wraps up Saturday--what bills from local legislators are still alive? Plus…
DONNIE JOHNSTON: Thank Goodness We are Back in Daylight Savings Time
Sunset is later, and potatoes and beets are in the ground, but consistently warm days are still a ways away.
What Bills from Local Legislators are Still Moving Forward?
The 2026 General Assembly session ends Saturday. Here are the bills from Fredericksburg-area representatives that are likely heading to Gov. Abigail…
 • Adele Uphaus
Advance Tuesday Evening News
This evening is all about transportation. Congressman Vindman visits Spotsylvania and Stafford to announce transportation funding, and VRE's new CEO…
From commuter service to full regional rail system: New Virginia Railway Express CEO lays ambitious expansion plans
By Nolan Stout
NEWS: Rep. Eugene Vindman Secures $1.35 Million for Spotsylvania, Stafford Transportation Projects
Funds will be used to make improvements along Leeland Road in Stafford, at the intersection of Harrison and Salem in Spotsylvania, and along Exit 126 on…
Advance Tuesday Morning News
It's March 10, 2026. Today, a meeting preview of tonight's Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors meeting, and the editor on re-establishing trust in…
MEETING PREVIEW: Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a regular business meeting on Tuesday evening beginning at 5 p.m. in the Board chambers.
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