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Congressman Goes After Lanternfly Invasion
Virginia wineries are being significantly harmed by the infestation of spotted lanternflies. Want to help? Squish 'em.
Virginia State Police Conducting Investigation into Spotsylvania County Deputy
There is also an active internal investigation into the deputy, the Sheriff's Office confirmed this week.
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Adele Uphaus
Advance Evening News
This evening, Stafford Board of Supervisors debate language grandfathering data centers, and an opinion piece from Kenneth Gantt on Fredericksburg's…
OPINION: It’s Time for Fredericksburg to Align its Vision with its Investments
"...it’s clear we are still struggling to connect long-term aspirations with present-day investments."
Stafford Board of Supervisors Debates Meaning of "Related Existing and Future Applications and Development Plans"
At Tuesday’s meeting, Planning Commission and Board members expressed concerns about language grandfathering data center projects; members also debated…
Advance Morning News
It's Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Today, HUD funding changes could affect local housing programs, Fredericksburg City Schools wrestle with technology…
What do HUD Funding Changes for Housing Programs Mean Locally?
The National Alliance to End Homelessness estimates that 170,000 Americans could lose supportive housing as a result of the changes announced last…
COLUMN: Let It Snow, Baby ... Let It Snow
The weather forecasters say it's coming. So where's the white stuff?
Advance Evening News
This evening, Fredericksburg school bus drivers describe low pay and morale; and Amazon and Stack Infrastructure announce "transformational" gift to…
From Canoe Lesson to $1 Million Gift
The Friends of the Rappahannock has come a long way in the 40 years since Bill Micks helped start the organization; Amazon's and Stack Infrastructure's…
Fredericksburg Bus Drivers Address Pay and Working Conditions at School Board Meeting
Also, an update on the division's plans to filter student access to non-educational websites on their school-issued devices.
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Adele Uphaus
Advance Morning News
It's Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Giving Day! This morning, learn why the Advance is an investment that strengthens our community, and a preview of this…
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