Advance Evening News

This evening, we shift our weekly schedule to bring you the Education Spotlight - and a little break from Election coverage - early. Also, local party chairs describe what voters are feeling.

Education Spotlight: Stafford High School Theater Production Heading to National Competition

By Adele Uphaus

For the sixth year in a row, Stafford High School’s theater team has secured a chance to compete on a national stage at the Southeastern Theater Conference in March of 2025 with its production of Agnes of God.

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How Are People Feeling About Tomorrow’s Election?

By Adele Uphaus

With only 12 hours left before polls open and campaigning drawing to a close, there’s little left to do to prepare for Election Day, but many feelings to feel.

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